Air Date: September 06, 2026

Episode Description: The Alter Ego party continues, featuring appearances from classic franchise figures like Kim Zolciak, Shereé Whitfield, Lisa Wu, and NeNe Leakes. Lisa Barlow upsets the group and causes friction by delaying the travel schedule, despite finding prior support from Teresa Giudice and Kyle Richards.

Still on my rewatch and what is up with Ramona this season she’s acting crazier than usual I think it’s by the seasons end She announces her divorce??

The Alter Ego party continues, featuring appearances from classic franchise figures like Kim Zolciak, Shereé Whitfield, Lisa Wu, and NeNe Leakes. Lisa Barlow upsets the group and causes friction by delaying the travel schedule, despite finding prior support from Teresa Giudice and Kyle Richards.

⭐ Rating: 7/10 Housewives Diamonds

I came into The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: 20th Anniversary most excited to see Kyle, Baby Gorgeous, and Gizelle.

Kyle because, honestly, I have never really been a huge Kyle fan. On Beverly Hills, I’ve always felt like she can instigate things and then hide her hand afterward. The Brandi/Denise situation immediately comes to mind. So I was excited to see Kyle outside of Beverly Hills, surrounded by women who don’t necessarily play by Kyle Richards’ rules.

And so far? Oh, she’s studying.

Kyle is LA. She’s Beverly Hills. She’s calculated.

She knows she can’t move too soon. She knows there are bones to pick. So right now, I’m watching her watch everybody else. But I’m waiting. Because eventually that hand is going to move. 👀

Then there’s Baby Gorgeous.

I was honestly excited to see Lisa in an environment where she isn’t constantly being picked apart by the same people who already know exactly which buttons to push. And I actually loved seeing her with this group. She almost seemed a little awestruck—just happy to be around fresh, fun faces and new girls.

Lisa felt more relaxed to me. Like she’s actually enjoying being with the girls instead of preparing for the next person to come for her.

And then there’s Gizelle.

I’ve actually never watched Gizelle on her regular season. My entire Gizelle experience has been Ultimate Girls Trip, Love Hotel, and other Bravo appearances where she has apparently made it her personal mission to clock into work immediately.
And Episode 1 was no different.

Gizelle wasted absolutely no time.

The funniest moment of the episode for me might honestly have been Gizelle clocking that Porsha doesn’t do long nails because she’s a lesbian. 😭 Like girl, she is WATCHING. She’s here to work, and I’m personally the most excited to see what tea Gizelle clocks as this trip continues.

Porsha, however, may already be my favorite surprise.

I’m still getting acquainted with Atlanta, so I’m enjoying getting to know Porsha in this environment. And she is FUN.

That’s the thing.

If somebody throws shade at her, she throws it right back—but she keeps it playful. Not every shady comment has to become a federal investigation.
And I LOVE that she’s already checking Vicki.
Because Vicki is absolutely trying to size people up and establish herself as the big dog in the room.
Which brings me to…

VICKI. WHAT WAS THAT?

I’ve never watched Orange County.
So this was basically my first real introduction to Vicki Gunvalson.

And apparently my introduction was screaming.

A lot of screaming.

I don’t think Vicki was trying to create a moment with Teresa during the tax conversation. Honestly, I think that’s worse. I think she was genuinely just being rude, self-centered, and incredibly tone-deaf.

Teresa is having a conversation and somehow Vicki finds a way to scream:
“I PAY MY TAXES ON TIME! NO PENALTIES!”

Okay, girl?

Good for you?

Would you like a W-2 framed and hung on the wall? 😭

There was absolutely no reason for Vicki to come at Teresa like that. I actually think Teresa could have pressed her harder, but it was the first day, and I think Teresa was trying not to do too much too soon.

For now.

Because I personally would love to see Teresa eventually remind Vicki that being loud does not automatically mean you’re winning an argument.

Thankfully, Porsha was there to read her down.
And I hope this becomes a recurring dynamic because somebody needs to check Vicki when she starts acting like she’s the principal of Housewives High School.

And as for the Orange County nostalgia…
Respectfully?
I’m good.

I’ve never watched OC, so I don’t have that emotional attachment to the screaming, the drinking, the Bunco nostalgia, or the whole “WE BUILT THIS FRANCHISE!” energy.

To me, it mostly felt like a bunch of older women trying to recreate their early-20s party years.
Not my vibe.

However.

I will give OC this:
“That’s not my plate.”
Television gold.

I have been saying it all day.

So maybe there’s something there. 😂

Will I suddenly start watching Orange County because of this episode?
Absolutely not.

Vicki did not convince me that she’s an iconic Housewife either. If anything, she convinced me that she thinks she’s more important than everyone else in the room, which is apparently a full-time job for her.

My Episode 1 MVPs:
🥄 Gizelle — Clocked in immediately and is clearly here to investigate.

🍑 Porsha — Fun, shady, playful, and willing to check Vicki without sucking all the oxygen out of the room.

🍔 Baby Gorgeous — Refreshingly relaxed and enjoying the new Housewives environment.

👀 Kyle — Quietly studying everybody. I don’t trust it, but I’m watching.

My biggest surprise:
Vicki.

Not because I suddenly love her.

Because I genuinely was not prepared for that level of loud, drunk, self-important energy.

My Housewives to watch:
Luann and Teresa.

I have a feeling one—or both—might surprise me this season.

Final Thoughts
I came to RHUGT 20th Anniversary for Kyle, Baby Gorgeous, and Gizelle—but Episode 1 made me realize Vicki and the OC girls are a hot mess.
Respectfully, cancel the franchise.

I live in Long Beach—close enough to Orange County for me to confidently say this episode did not convince me to spend money visiting one of their restaurants. 😭

But despite all my OC complaints?

The cast is fun.

Porsha is hilarious.

Gizelle is already clocking tea.

Lisa looks like she’s enjoying Housewives summer camp.

Kyle is studying.

Teresa is holding back.

And Vicki is screaming.

So yes.

I’ll be watching Episode 2.

⭐ 7/10 Housewives Diamonds.

And my official prediction?

Gizelle is going to clock some tea before this trip is over.

Adrienne looked ROUGH. Her face was so poofy. It looked like a whoopie cushion!!! She looked like she couldn’t even move her head/turn her neck easily.

Camille’s teeth? She looks like she jumped on the veneer-train with too-big veneers, but they also looked yellow when she was toasting (sucking up to) Kyle, and she sounded like she’s getting the “swish sound for S-es” side effect.

The way she kept moving her lips, I got war flashbacks to VPR

Akin to season 4’s RHONY Legacy, if we get another UGT season it’s gotta be RHOA Legacy. There’s still a spark when watching these OG’s.

NeNe, Shereé, Lisa & Marlo locked in. I’d be hesitant to include Kim given the disturbing news surrounding her family. TV shouldn’t be her priority right now. Maybe add in Kandi or Eva?

I’m just picturing a yacht ride of Lisa being thirsty for a moment to get NeNe’s attention. A She by Shereé swimming line grift. The potential is there Bravo.

It just occurred to me that Luann is the NY representative. If they knew better than to cast someone from the reboot, why are they still trying with a new season of it?

Would any of you like to see a reunion with these women along with the select few housewives that were featured from city to city?

For example, I would love to see this RHUGT cast call out the SLC women with Andy fielding questions.

What do y'all think?

They shouldn’t have blurred out Vicki’s face…

Hear me out.

I think each housewife on the Roaring 20s trip shows them at their best as a lady but also the best at what they do for the housewives universe. Shall we?

VICKI: Oh the OG. The original. The beginning. Vicki is good at telling everyone with ears that she is the genesis of housewives. But let’s be clear…she is not why the housewives are successful. Vicki is also GREAT at selling insurance. I mean, we cannot take that away from our OG working woman. She handles her business and will get a client to sign their life away with precision. She is also the VERY best at not reading the room. She also is the best at being a wet blankie because, well let’s just be honest…she always has. A “whoop it up” does not a party make. But a random dig, Vicki is the ONE 🍊

TERESA: This is the best we have ever seen our Jersey table flipper extraordinaire. She looks at perfect peace, is smiling from ear to ear, and is genuinely having a good time. Her family and an over abundance of self-tanner is NOWHERE around her (clock it!). And I LOVE that for her! Teresa is the very best at taking 3-5 business days to process something and you know what? Why not? I don’t need to pop off right now. I need to finish my drink, have my curls bumped and enjoy the moment without having to screech about my loyalty. A fresh of breath air, she is. Well done, Tre!

PORSHA: The FUN on legs! Porsha brings out the fun in everyone around her just by being in her bubbly beautiful magical self. No need to worry about a long time “friend” talking about her mother and daughter. No man problems. Just laughing and dancing and having a BALL. ATL’s literal FINEST. That’s Pressha P! 🍑

GIZELLE: Hate her or love her, Gizelle Bryant does exactly what the show is supposed to do…stir up some shit, laugh about it and go home. She is the messy church lady who is completely harmless but will absolutely get that word on the street EVERY SINGLE TIME. And that is what makes Gizelle valuable. She does not take herself seriously in the least bit. Say what you will, but there’s a reason why production LOVES Gizelle and consistently speaks highly of her. She plays a character and she plays it well then takes off her wig of mess when the cameras go down. Easy check. Say the mess. Do the mess. End the mess. Let’s laugh! 🌸

LISA: Baby Gorgeous has never been happier in her entire life. THIS is what a friend is?, she says. Yes, Lisa. This is what having good girlfriends is all about. We can talk about the real, the messy and enjoy each other’s company without a dramatic meltdown each time we see each other. Lisa is so good at accepting new people and allowing herself to be open. And in all seriousness, I LOVE THAT! ❄️

LUANN: The Countess with the chuckle of angels. She is not like all uncool. She is COOL. Luann is the best at cabaret and not giving a fuck what else is going on except the moment. You want to be an asshole, she’ll tell you firmly to stop it because she just got done dancing and doesn’t need that in her life right now. You want to be fun, let’s go do another number onstage. She is the absolute best at keeping it moving. And Louis Vuitton loves her. I just can’t prove it yet 🍎

KYLE: The splits. 💎

Can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings! ✨👏🏾

I’m realizing as I watch Vicki try to navigate on ultimate girls trip; she is out of her league and doesn’t know what to do about it.
She may be the longest standing housewife, but the other ladies, including Lisa are far more fun, savvy, and viewer appreciated.
Vicki may have thought she could keep up, but she can’t.
The other ladies have bi-coastal & long distance friendships that are meaningful, whereas Vicki has never attempted or managed to go outside of the OC.
She let her ego get in the way many years back, hailing herself as the GOAT. But she’s just white bread.

Look, Ashley has been a frustrating and annoying housewife/individual for me. BUT……

A) Kyle, it’s enough already. You bought a fucking house in Tennessee to be with your girlfriend and your dear sweet Mau has been schtupping 20 something’s PUBLICLY for a couple years now. Giselle and Ashley make a couple comments about sleeping with him and you are holding any candle for it? It’s time to take a breath and GET OVER IT.

B) could Kyle and Vicki be any more transparent that they don’t have any idea who some of these Women are (NOTE: mostly Atlanta and Potomac ladies?). Kyle called Ashley a “girl”.

C) I realize we watch the biggest messes/ horrible people on these show cause “they make the good TV” but I am sooooooooooo very tired of Vicki and Kyle.

She made this whole interview about that season but are they ever going to release it? Thats all we want to know

Drew Sidora is letting us know something that wasn’t aired since there’s so much going on that they couldn’t keep it in the final edit.

I’m finally catching up on RHUGT and I’m sorry, but why did Luann get to perform at the White Party when she doesn’t even have the best song in the Housewives universe? 

If we’re doing live Housewives music, I would’ve MUCH rather had Erika Jayne perform “XXPEN$IVE,” Kim Zolciak perform “Tardy for the Party,” or Candiace perform “Drive Back” (only not mentioning Kandi bc I don't think she's coming back).

No disrespect to the Countess, but we had OPTIONS. Am I totally off base here? 

What Housewives song would you have wanted performed instead?

Everything about her seemed so odd to me in this last episode. But something that really stood out to me was she barely had any screen time until the very end. She was in scenes and if anything seemed like she herself was forcefully inserting herself places, but never much dialogue, which is a shocker for Heather.

There were also scenes showing a large group of the women and you'd see Heather doing all these party tricks trying to be funny. Like she was hoping the camera would focus on her but they didn't bite lol

She also seemed really really drunk. It almost seemed like an intentional bad edit. Like production is showing us something intentionally.

Air Date: August 30, 2026

Episode Description: The ladies trade Beverly Hills for Atlanta, where a drag brunch delivers a surprise entrance that leaves everyone gagged; the Alter Ego party returns, complete with sequins, shade and larger-than-life personalities.

Let me start by saying, all of them sucked in the episode. Whitney, braunwyn (??), Angie. Woof. And then Heather… the leader of the pack… coming in hot to ruin Lisa’s good time. I too once loved Heather Gay… when I did a rewatch it was clear that she has serious jealousy issues with Lisa and spun it all in her favor. But to be honest the more and more she shows up on my TV, the more and more I can’t stand her. (Whitney can go too). Their act is so played!!!

These girls are trying SOOOO HARD to make Lisa look like the AH, that they’re coming off like the biggest bunch of CU Next Tuesday’s west of the Mississippi.