The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: Tag Teamed

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The reunion got off to a strange start, and it wasn’t just about Bronwyn’s new hairstyle. After Andy finished the initial greetings, he asked Meredith, who’s been at the center of the drama this season, what she hoped to achieve at the reunion. But Meredith immediately turned the question around, asking Whitney about a conversation they had at BravoCon where Whitney said she wanted to address some issues. Whitney explained she was just being overly friendly because she’d had too much to drink, but Meredith claimed Whitney had actually taken back all her accusations from this season. It was a weird detour that didn’t really get them anywhere, so they moved on with the show.

The reunion starts off heated, with Heather immediately labeling Lisa as unreliable. Lisa quickly retaliates, calling Heather two-faced because she encouraged Angie to reveal the story about someone kissing and passing gas. Lisa then accuses Heather and Angie of working together to attack her, which they find hypocritical considering Lisa and Meredith often do the same. This pattern of teaming up becomes a recurring theme throughout the reunion. It’s clear Meredith and Lisa had a pre-existing understanding going into the season, and we see them constantly consulting each other and backing each other up in arguments. While some might see this as unfair, it’s typical behavior for the show – they should just acknowledge it.

Whitney questioned why Lisa missed the RV trip, pointing out that Lisa usually jumps at chances to be filmed. She also found it odd that Lisa hadn’t posted any pictures with Ben Affleck. As Whitney said this, Lisa immediately started searching for photos on her phone. The show wondered how Lisa organizes her pictures – whether she has a dedicated folder or simply searches by name. Lisa did find a picture with Affleck, but it was from 2017, not the recent event, so it didn’t prove she’d been truthful about her reason for missing the trip – supposedly recovering from a facelift in Miami.

It’s easy to see how damaging it would be if Lisa talked badly about the other women like this – and we don’t even have to imagine, because Bronwyn is right: Lisa has been doing exactly that to her all season. But honestly, when they started rehashing the details of their legal issues, I completely tuned out. My brain just couldn’t handle hearing the same arguments repeated endlessly.

I started paying close attention when the conversation shifted to Bronwyn’s family, because it was obvious the temporary peace they’d reached earlier in the season was over. This was made even worse by a video surfacing from BravoCon of Lisa talking about Todd’s body – specifically, making comments about his size. While what Lisa said was definitely harsh, I think it’s wrong to share private conversations between a Housewife and fans they meet. There’s an unspoken agreement that those off-the-cuff moments stay private. Anyone who’s met a Real Housewife knows they often happily share personal details with strangers, but it’s understood that those secrets are kept confidential – not recorded and posted online!

The show briefly pauses its current storylines to celebrate reaching 100 episodes, showing a montage of memorable scenes and quotes from the past six seasons. It felt so significant that it reminded me of a life flashing before my eyes! The group gets visibly emotional reflecting on their journey and the connections they’ve made – Mary even admits she’s grown to love them all. It made me think this would have been a perfect way to end the reunion, but unfortunately, it didn’t happen.

After a 28-minute delay, Britani Bateman finally arrived, bringing a new talking stuffed animal. It delivered another loving message from Jared, which clearly upset Mary. With everyone present, the show turned to the crossover event with Below Deck Down Under. However, Heather explained that when she said she and Jason “messed around,” she simply meant they were spending time together – and she’d definitely announce it if anything more had happened. It’s amazing how these women can twist the meaning of words to say whatever they want.

Alright, let’s dive into Bronwyn’s legal history, because things are getting complicated! She’s drawing a firm line about what she’ll disclose, insisting everything is settled and legitimate, but she is opening up about a roommate dispute and eviction from over two decades ago – a case that was ultimately expunged after she took responsibility. While she’s sharing that, I couldn’t help but notice Lisa and Meredith whispering, but they quickly assured everyone it wasn’t about Bronwyn at all, just some other issues they might revisit later. Heather rightly pointed out it felt like they were working as a team, hinting at more to come.

Okay, so the big question is, did Lisa leak the story to the press? She swears she didn’t, and even Bronwyn doesn’t believe she started it, though she thinks Lisa definitely knows how to fan the flames once a story is already circulating. Apparently, Lisa admitted to talking to a reporter, and even accused herself of being late to the trip because of the spreading rumors – which, naturally, just made everything worse. But honestly? Lisa’s defense is something else. She basically said she’s a fast reader – started at three and a half, apparently – so it’s not her fault if she happens to see things on Twitter. It’s… a choice, that’s for sure. Truly a remarkable explanation.

When the conversation shifted to Lisa’s businesses, things quickly escalated. Heather was genuinely confused about what LUXE Marketing – Lisa’s company separate from Vida – actually does, and Lisa angrily confronted her for asking. She exclaimed, “You’ve been to events with Daniel Radcliffe and the Bella Twins and you still don’t know what I do?” The comparison of Daniel Radcliffe and the Bella Twins was particularly noteworthy. As the others tried to understand Lisa’s work – a reasonable question considering Jen Shah’s past behavior – Lisa turned the tables and asked Bronwyn about her own career, referencing Todd’s complaints about her spending money on a play. That play turned out to be The Queen of Versailles. It’s ironic that someone whose own financial situation is precarious would criticize another’s spending!

When Andy asked Angie for her thoughts, she revealed a surprising piece of evidence she’d been holding onto. She explained that she believed Lisa was a friend, but discovered Lisa had been secretly trying to mislead her online. Angie handed over a scroll filled with proof, claiming the person behind the trolling had the same phone number as Lisa. This discovery left everyone wondering if the show’s producers had finally gotten the dramatic twist they were hoping for. We’ll have to tune in next week to find out if Angie’s evidence leads to another shocking revelation.

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2026-01-14 04:55