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This weeks episode, entitled “Praise the Pageant,” focuses on Cynthia Bailey‘s Miss Renaissance Pageant and surprise…surprise! A “kinder, gentler” Miss USA 1993, Kenya Moore, wants to be part of it all.
Cynthia has 2nd thoughts about it but reluctantly allows Kenya to be a judge.
Meanwhile, real-life friends Phaedra Parks and Kandi Burruss have an intimate double date as Chef Roblé prepares some in-home delicacies for the two housewives and their mates, Apollo and Todd.
Kandi reveals her new gospel venture to her friends over dinner and prepares to record her duet with Gospel great Marvin Sapp.
[READ: Kandi Responds to Criticism About Her Decision To Do Gospel + Reveals "Stay Prayed Up" Cover Art...]
At the studio, Kandi’s previously estranged dad makes a rare appearance and offers his thoughts about Kandi moving closer to her holy roots.
And Porsha Stewart and her husband Kordell have a brief sit down dinner that proves to be a bit uncomfortable to watch.
Here are the 5 things I learned this week + watch the full video below…
I know some of y’all felt some kinda way about my comparing Kenya’s cancer scare to Kim Zolciak’s (remember her?)… but it’s obvious that Kenya is out to do some serious damage control while she still has a few episodes left.
[READ: NEWSFLASH! Kenya Moore is Still Single & Has No Friends on RHOA Cast... (PHOTOS)]
Moore volunteering to judge Bailey’s Miss Renaissance pageant was a noble gesture but even Nene Leakes thought Cynthia was crazy for considering it.
Coincidentally the current Miss U.S.A. title holder, Nana Meriweather was also a judge on the panel but since it was the “Kenya” show, she didn’t get much air-time.
Nana Meriweather (Miss USA 2012) and Cynthia Bailey…
I personally think that Cynthia is latching on to Moore just in case Nene exits stage left next season. Think about it… who else would Bailey have to kiss up to besides Kenya, who is clearly eying Leakes’ ‘mean girl’ role??
But I digress…
Nene’s role this week is limited yet again, but during Phaedra and Kandi’s “double date” dinner, we find out that the ladies are planning a girls trip to Vegas to visit their “hollywood” friend.
Like it or not, Kandi’s taking on the world of Gospel! On this episode, we witnessed Marvin Sapp laying down his vocals for Kandi’s new gospel single, “Stay Prayed Up”… and it’s evident that Kandi’s song is going to be a banger!!
Kandi invites her father into the studio to see her transformation from secular to gospel and while he seems impressed, Kandi feels the need to explain why she feels the need to venture into the gospel territory.
Interestingly enough… it’s Pastor Marvin Sapp who tells her that no explanation is necessary and to follow what she feels is right.
We also witnessed the wrath of Kordell yet again.
Just last week we saw Kordell telling Porsha she needed to “check” Cynthia for the way she was handling her, well this week it’s more of the same as we watch Kordell “check” Porsha over and over again.
Is it me? Or does it seem like Porsha is afraid of her own husband?
Porsha meets her husband/father figure for a bit of quality time and upon arriving at the restaurant orders water. Her husband/father figure promptly changes her order to wine.
The conversation between the two is strained as Porsha asks Kordell how she’s doing with her household chores. I zoned out around this time but I recall Kordell pretty much saying he wants Porsha home and not out “working” like everyone else.
These two are a match made in heaven…. *sigh*
Anywhoo… Cynthia’s pageant starts out kinda shaky as her co-host Boris Kodjoe shows up in sneakers and casual attire… clearly a mismatch to Bailey’s ball gown. There were also issues with the script that had both she and Boris announcing the wrong names…. but eventually things turned out well as the first ever Miss Renaissance was finally crowned.
Cynthia and Miss Renaissance 2012 – Selena Hariston
Watch the full episode:
What did you think of this most recent RHOA episode?
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this reality show is the best
Kordell DWARF CRANIUM behind is startin to get on my nerves. He’s probably gonna be the one holdin up the peach next season, instead of Porsha, cuz he love drama more than his wife! I wish he would wear a hat lke Ne-Yo every once in a while cuz that thick skull is distractin as hell!
That pagent was a hot mess, and why was ALL the ladies on "C.P." time comin to that chitlin circus fiasco? Did Kenya not get the memo the the CURRENT Miss USA was judgin cuz she looked like a damn fool with her throwback dusty sashe from 1200 A.D. Ugh!
Chef Roblé was lookin good in his lil cameo, I hope Bravo bring his show back. Did any1 else catch that shade Phaedra threw at Apollo wen she said she was gonna get sum "Hen Dog" after Kandi said it kept Todd aroused all nite…nobody likes a minute man, unless they’re robbin a bank!
ROLFLMBAO @ Tori’s comment!
@Tori, you are so orrect Kordell needs to go and have a few seats!!!
Roble was looking real cute, attractive, sweet, and can cook!!!!
@ Tori: Yes, I noticed that. I am surprised that Phaedra publicly admitted that Apollo has problems in that area.
All I’m saying is perhaps the trouble he is having in that area is uhh, his mate. She is so unattractive. Her mouth, her weird shaped body….oh, and let’s not forget that Apollo had that same little rumor going around as Kordell a few seasons back…about him being a little limp in the wrist.
She is shaped like a fire-plug.
That’s not the first time Phaedra has made reference to his staying power, remember her request for the cock ring from Kandi before the trip!
And still laughing that Kandi is a ‘housewife’ when all she is doing is laying up with the minute man without a ring on it!
omigosh your comment is cracking me up lmao
Loved that moment when chef Robe’s lil’ cute azz made announcement after seeing Apollo musculing up "Mussles are an aphrodisiac, they look like vaginas". You go with your straight cute azz Chef Robe! Don’t let um’ suck you up in that homo Bravo sh*t.
You are tooooo much! LMAO
He’s probably gonna be the one holdin up the peach next season, instead of Porsha, cuz he love drama more than his wife!
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Girl, I swear I love reading your posts. Crack me up.
1200 A.D. I can’t.
Oh LORD THIS SEASON IS SO BORING – I can smell cancel – kim needs to be back with nene – get Koedell off this show – why does he have viewing time – hes a straight up ass hole – if I want to take a quick cat nap all I have to do is watch ATL – I’m so sick of Porsha and the rest of the crew other then Kenya ATL is coming off as stage with bad acting
i say bring sheree back and kim! lol lol lol the way sheree talked cracked me up! lol lol lol cordell has a lot of nerve, he is controlling an uncensored and doesn’t know how to treat or talk to a woman! porscha is so stupid and childish! the nerve of him to order wine and she wanted water…wow!!! i cant stand him no wonder he got divorced!
My God, this show is so boring!!!! The ONLY thing that keeps me watching is Kenya and her dramatic ass!!! Yeah, you better not show up at the pageant with your "throwback" crown or the new Miss USA would have checked you or pageant officials would of got at you!!! The whole Porsche thing with her husband is sooooooooo boring!!! I hate to see them struggle to have a storyline!!! Dude acts like her coach/mentor more than her man and she is so damn stupid its painful to watch her scenes!!! Feeding licorice to a baby!!! Who does that shit???!!!! Who brings a baby to a pageant let alone anyplace besides church where the child has to remain seated and quiet for a period of time. Chick is dense, dumb, completely!!! Cynthia is trying to remain relevant within the reality show universe and definitely "dancing to save her life" on the show so she doesn’t become like Sheree!!! Cynthia ain’t no dummy when it comes to making money!!!! Kandi, well, nothing to say much but don’t flaunt dude in the show too much cuz I would hate to see next season (if there is a next season) tell her" so long". Especially when I think she put the full court press on dude to wife her up!!! Phaedra, whatever…don’t have much to say about her. Her storyline is kinda of boring too, I guess her having this baby is to keep her ass relevant too. Nene, what can I say, she is STAR and she has parlayed her "acting" like herself in every role she has "acted"(which isn’t a stretch when you are acting like yourself in every character you play) into money for herself. Can’t knock her hustle but know if she leaves the show, the show must not go on or will not go on successfully without her….whew that was too much typing about this show that has lost it’s shine:(
I SWEAR…. CRABS IN A …. YOU KNOW THE REST… IF THE SHOW IS SO BORING… THEN WHY WATCH? WHY LEAVE SUCH A LONG DETAILED COMMENT… I DON’T PAY ATTENTION TO THINGS THAT BORE ME.. I THINK THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST STORY LINES SINCE THE SHOW STARTED…. I GUESS BECAUSE ALL THE LADIES ARE NOT PULLING WIGS, AND CUSSING EACH OTHER OUT EVERY 5 MINS, MAKES IT BORING..KORDELL IS A CONFIRMED QUEEN… PORSHA THINKS SHE IS INTELLIGENT(LMAO)…… KENYA IS A NUT… NE NE WENT FROM RAT TO RICH.. CYNTHIA GREW A PAIR, AND THROWS CLASSY SHADE…KANDI HAS A SEX LINE, AND GOSPEL ALBUM AT THE SAME DAMN TIME…AND PHADREA KEEPS BEING EXPOSED FOR NOT BEING SUCH A PERFECT SOUTHERN BELL… HOW THE HELL IS THAT BORING???? THOSE OTHER CHICS, WHO ARE NO LONGER ON THE SHOW, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MARLO, WHERE BUMS!!!!!!!!!!!! AS YOU WERE…..
I agree with you
Various thoughts about last night’s episode:
Porsha wants to hold off on kids because she doesn’t want to put her career on hold. No shade, but what career??!!
Porsha will want to be more careful. She picked Jayden up by one arm.
NeNe is just collecting a check and phoning it in this season. She is barely on the show 3 minutes each week. It looks like they are sending the other ladies to her so NeNe will have more screen time in the future.
Reggie Wells is Oprah’s makeup artist (or at least he was) , and I am surprised they didn’t mention his affiliation on the show.
Cynthia needs to give up on events. They waited until 5 minutes before the show to practice. The mics were out….who doesn’t know to do a sound check two or three hours before an event starts? Boris showed up in jeans?! Really?!
How can they rate/judge contestants if they don’t even have the correct names? That pageant was tragic.
That young girl who won the pageant needs to win an Oscar instead. Acting like that…..chile you would have thought that she won half a million dollars. LOL
Yeah I kinda thought the girl that won was a little over dramatic!! Boris"s attire all wrong
I, like everyone else, am tired of Kordell, Everyone likes a take charge man but he has gone overboard! He constantly over talks Porsha and to me he’s overdoing it to make up for something… I think Porsha is fed up with it but wants to portray their relationship is a bed of roses. Not! I hate to see marriages break apart but it’s only a matter of time before Porsha comes to her senses. I also agree that the end is nearing for RHOA
I thinks he’s undermining her career goal in tv or any media vehicle. On Bravo..if HE isn’t there then SHE won’t be there. He owns this meek mare until she breaks out of that stable, hopefully with a foul in her uterus.
I think he told her to try and get on the show because he wanted it more than her. I think he is trying to prove he is not gay and do his impression of what he thinks being a "man" is…controlling and taking care of your wife. She is okay with it because she has never had to think for herself so why start now. You can tell she never had a active role in the charity before t.v. I also think they have an understanding and this is a "white marriage" which works out well in Atlanta. She and Kenya should have gotten along better they are both running a sham for story lines.
..you’re right in so many ways. She did look like she didn’t mind..until last night. Something about being on these shows make the women feel like they’re on Dr. Phil and they tend to start telling all their otherwise little pent up emotions that they didn’t mind before the show and all that drinking they’re forced to do. And then they get in that between the scenes confession room AND on those reunion shows and say things they can’t take back. That’s when they lose their marriage and lifestyles they worked so hard at doing nothing to get. I really hope she gets off this show before her marriage goes the way of most of Bravo’s spouses.
YES! Finally someone who gets it!
right on the mark.
I don’t see them together that long. He is too controlling and even trying to control Cynthia. Porsha is trying to act submissive but i thk that is apart of her immaturity. Thats why he chose her. But she will get tired the more selfish n dominate he gets
I think we can wrap this episode up rather quickly.
Was it me or did Boris act like he had other shit to do other than hosting with Cynthia?
Marvin Sapp acted more like Kandi’s daddy than her own daddy.
Kordell is a clown. I can’t believe this nigga ever put on a Steelers uniform. I am clearly embarassed for my city and team now.
Most importantly (drum roll please) KORDELL AND PORSHA SHOULD NEVER FOREVER EVER HAVE ANY OFFSPRING!!! That kid would have a big ass head (Kordell) with nothing in it (Porsha).
Let the chuuch say amen and have a blessed Monday y’all.
Nope, I noticed that too with Boris. Kinda struck me as an ass hole a bit. I wonder if she paid him? If so she should have demanded that he change his clothes. As much as Cynthia worships the grown that NeNe walks on I was shocked that she "disobeyed" her advice about including Kenya on the panel. Her level of excitement over NeNe is so ridiculous. It goes beyond being a supportive friend. She’s star struck and its sad.
Porsha is boring and Kordell is annoying and has zero appeal.
Kandi, I hate to admit it but I really like the song. She only has faint vocal abilities IMO and she always sounds like she is straining and over singing when she sings, but the lyrics and Marvin Sapp will have that song as an instant hit. Fantasia signing that song with Marvin would make it fire! Kandi is a very talented producer and has a keen eye at knowing what will be a hit though. I love that about her!
I like that Marvin called her out about over explaining herself. Her absentee dad being there made me feel some kinda way. Anytime a father comes back in the life of his now successful child, I always look at the man side ways…..sorry. All the crying and getting emotional seemed like theatrics IMO.
I’m probably the only person who didnt see the big deal about Kenya wearing her sash to a beauty pageant. Seemed appropriate to me. The way she seemed last night (nice) is how I actually think she is. I think she knows how to bring the crazy for tv…..which she successfully did.
OMG… I CNT BREATHE!
Any episode with Cynthia as the main storyline is bound to be boring so that’s what we got.
I don’t have much else to say other than I might have to switch up my screen name now because I don’t want anyone thinking I’m than dumb chick on the show
This Pageant all over the place,and clearly unorganized and it showed badly. When it comes to Porscha no wonder she acts the way she does..She and Krordell are a match made in heaven as for kids why? He already has one in Porscha..Kenya STILL needs to let it go..I understand that’s your title but that title should have opened up doors for you where you don’t have to rely on it..any questions ask Vanessa Williams..say what you want about Kandi but her gospel song is gonna be a hit..and Marvin SAAANG his part..I can’t wait!
Kandi’s song is number one on ITunes gospel category, "Enough Said". Was the teen girl who won, the same girl that Kenya entered into the pageant? The reason why Cynthia let Kenya be a judge, Boris Kodjoe is Kenya’s friend not Cynthia’s and that’s why he was co-hosting the pageant, as a favor to Kenya. Nene and Cynthia are only putting up with Kenya, so they can use her!
I did notice the girl that won the paegent was the same girl Kenya hand picked for Cynthia & brought her into the agency.
Porsha should be ashammed of herself for having the baby walking around barefoot & got her out of the car barefoot while she had on shoes.
That chef was talking about vagina but he looked gay to me.
Kandi need to stick to Vibrators & Fornicating and leave the Gospel music to someone who is actually serving God!! Her voice is not suited for Gospel music anyways to me, didn’t like her sound at all on the song!!
they weren’t the same girl.
Actually Cynthia is also friends with Boris. He has been on rhoa with her before in previous seasons.
Miss USA 2012 and Cynthia look so much alike it’s SCARY!
It’s uncanny! They really do!
They could be sisters for real!
OMG!!! I thought I was the only one that noticed that. Their whole face is the same.
I expected cynthia’s pageant to run the way it did. this was her first one, and i think she did an OK job. also considering that she planned this in less than a month. hopefully next year it will flow better. Porsha needs parenting classes….why on earth would you let that chile sit on a step stool? i was on the edge of my seat when i saw the poor baby trying to reach for the counter and almost fall..SMH..kenya actually behaved this time. she has a bad track record when it comes to showing up at events and being civilized. im confused about the Kandi song. whatever. congrats phaedra and apollo
OMG Kordell is a fawkin a zzhole, I hate him.
correction michelle, porsha order sprite at first not water…i still love your website lol
No one is going to mention the hoochie outfit Porsha’s niece Star had on? It was too old for a 13 year old girl. For someone who claims that they are ATL black bourgeoise that dress screamed something else. IMO
Preach. Chuuch. Tabernacle. I thought the same thing.
Do you think Kandi will add the song to her vibrator with attached music collection?
LOL! She probably will if it will make her more money, b/c that is all she cares about.
I like last night’s episode, Cynthia did a great job even for her 1st time I’ve seen worse.
I’m usually not feeling Kandi but now that she explained the motive for doing the gospel song with Marvin I can appreciate her more the song is nice.
Kenya looked like she took her meds and
Porsha is sexy but what does she do again?
BORING. I wasted my time watching that shit. Those bitches are dry. Except for Kenya, she need her own show and bring it to L.A. where we are full of life and drama honey. I’m TOTALLY uninterested in this show now, especially after seeing next week preview of Porscha bubble eyed unbeweavable punk ass throwing shade at my girl Kenya, who is larger than that show. I won’t be tuning in next week.
Nee Nee Bring her back.
Last night’s episode was interesting…
Kandi – I’m glad that Kandi made a gospel song. Her song may touch alot of people. Also, folks need to remember God uses people however He sees fit. I don’t see Kandi’s venture into gospel music any different than R. Kelly. Another example of God using a person publicly is Steve Harvey. Steve was known for cussing up a storm as a comedian. Over the years, he has gotten into the church, started hosting gospel programs and performed a profanity free comedy show. He is a work in progress. Perhaps, Kandi is as well.
NeNe – Her camera time is so limited. Is she being phased out? Wonder if there is any truth to the rumors than Kenya’s role was to replace her.
Phaedra – The dinner party idea was interesting. The tongue wagging at Apollo was a bit much.
Chef Roble – Good to see him again. I liked his show. Also, he addressed the "gay" rumor on his show. His girlfriend was featured several times.
Kenya – Glad she toned down the antics for once. Wearing the Miss USA sash seemed appropriate. She was a pagent winner.
Cynthia – The pagent was quite disorganized initially. Guess that could be chalked up to inexperience at a first time venture. She should have arrived hours early for a sound check and a last minute run through of the script.
Boris – Why wasn’t he dressed up? Did he not know what he was there to do?
Porsha – She makes me laugh. I don’t know if she is really an airhead or if that is an act. Clearly, she will need some parenting lessons before having kids. I, too, was worried about a toddler standing up on a footstool.
Kordell – He does seem overbearing. However, he explained himself last night. He said "I’m not trying to be your father. However, this is what I like". Porsha admitted she married him knowing that he had those feelings. Maybe she thinks that she can change him and those feelings. She would not be the first woman/wife to try to change a man. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Time will tell.
Nene being phased out? Hmmmmm…a lil’ something to ponder. While I LOVE hell out of Nene, and many think she IS the cat’s meow on show, she indeed has been missing in action pretty much as Kim was. Could it be that she keeps heralding "The New Normal" more than RHOA in interviews? Nene…whether you are moving on or not, you’d better know that a bad taste is on Bravo’s tongue and you NEED to give props where props are due…you really don’t want to feel like Sheree in case new show which should be as successful as ‘Friends’ or ‘Seinfeld’ phases you out. Check that ego gurl because as you can see..while you’re throwing your head back laughing and referring to your cast mates as ‘The Girls’..a new "STAR IS BORN" aka Kenya Moore. While that’s a hard row to hoe being on two coasts, you have to do less on east coast..just be you, no scripts. If I were you I’d offer more to the root of fame. Just saying.
In other words, I wouldn’t be surprised if other chics might be glad to see you go thinking this will break up cliche’s. I am your loyal fan and will look for you everywhere, but would love if you remained on #1 reality show.
BorIng as hell Nene better get back to save this show are it’s a wrap
Why do people keep saying that Porsha is attractive? I just don’t see it. She looks like any average black chick walking down the street to me. I’ve seen chicks with NOTHING and who stay in the hood that would look just as good as Porsha had they had the right makeup and hair weave! This is not hating, but simply telling it like it is. The girl knows how to dress, but dang…some of your people try to excuse her behavior just because she’s "pretty." She’s still dumb as rocks! She adds NOTHING to this show either, her nor her GAY husband. She needs to watch out cause Kordell seems to get more AROUSED with Walter and Peter than with Porsha…LMBO
I don’t think she’s attractive either but to someone else she is.
she still is attractive which most avereage black women are
Porsha is beautiful… I don’t know what hood you live in but most these chics wear lace fronts and cheap hair from the beauty supply store. She is above average.
I can’t wait to see RHOA next week when the ladies go to LA acting all counrty showing up at NeNe’s villa 2 hours late and she checks them at the gate…too funny!
Soooo glad kenya finally took a seat on this episode! (And i already know that her bully blog commentator/#1fan is going to come after me in 1,2,3…for making this comment cause i just don’t gaf!)
LOL shut up NaNa!
Well look who came out to play? lol
Hilarious
Prosha should not be thinking about having kids especially if she’s going to have the DOG babysit. I really don’t want to see them (her and Kordell) next season … IF there’s a next season.
Phaedra is really starting to irk my nerves; who flicks there tongue while on a double dinner date let alone being in public?
This was THE MOST boring episode this season. An hour of my life I’ll never get back : (
Now Cynthia know she knew better then this. She should have had scripts drafted and printed out weeks before. She should have informed Boris to wear some form of formal attire. She should have had some form of entertainment available for intermission and vote tallying. I mean this is stuff I would have had delegated out and completed. I can’t believe she waited until right before the show started to go over scripts shame shame shame. It was her first one though I expect fabulousness next year Miss. Cynthia. She made her mistakes and she knows what they were so she better fix em or they gon drag her again SMH.
If Cynthia still had Mallory (her sister) in her life the pageant would have been more organized and professional. But we all know that Peter messed that up. Peter has already said on camera that he would not help his wife because no one was there to help him. When you like/love someone you want to see them succeed especially if you have the intelligent and resources to get things done for them. Mallory always had her sisters’ best interest at heart. But like a said Peter messed that up.
She also should have asked Kenya for help a lot earlier since she knows more on the ins and outs of the pageant business.
Well considering Kenya doesn’t know how to act in public I’m assuming she was on the fence until the last minute.
I stopped watching this show once Walking Dead returned. Sorry but that show blows this one out the water. I usually just watch Dineva’s recaps but he has not made a video lately. Oh well there’s always Yardie.
He stopped making videos after being supposedly sued by Kenya Moore for posting one of her rent checks.
Bravo needs to be called out for their poor editing. Who were they fooling trying to make as if Porsha and Kordell pre-planned her nieces visit? Clearly the niece’s visit was before Kordell’s birthday party, but they try to make us believe it’s afterwards. It would have been wise to have Porsha change clothes to make it more believable, because both she and the baby had on the same outfits worn to meet with the party planner last week, lol.
As for Porsha’s 13yr old niece who accompanied her to the pageant, that was the most ridiculous, ghetto fabulous thing I’ve seen since the last time I visited St. Louis. Yet, she claims she’s from a distinguished family…but that child had colored weave down her back, a form fitting dress, and heels on. 13? Really?
And I cringe everytime Apollo speaks, lol.
this show gets faker and faker every week but i love it! reality shows are scripted! we all just need to accept it….one life to live on the REAL tip
ms bailey is a REAL business woman, and aint no way she would have put on that hot mess fashion show with no fashion mess
kenya trying to get more work with her mean girl "act"
nene just getting a check like was said b4
fakdra just used that gay dude for some kids
and the stewards are just two goofies (like sheree) being used by bravo as add on’s with real life bullish going on
and candi just using bravo for marketing