The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap: Who Dealt It?

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Even if viewers aren’t completely on board with Bronwyn as a Housewife, her difficult personal life is compelling. It’s hard not to feel for her when you see how badly she’s treated by people who should care about her – whether it’s her mother or husband. Every time we see into her personal life, it’s upsetting to watch her be mistreated.

Todd moved with a gloomy, awkward gait, clearly unhappy about being filmed and resenting his wife for involving the cameras. So, it was incredibly surprising to hear him cheerfully order a “raspberry cookie swirl” ice cream. It was as unexpected as seeing someone like Wednesday Addams enjoying a day at a theme park. But even that wasn’t the most unbelievable thing that happened when he and Bronwyn were getting their sundaes.

Bronwyn brought her sundae to the table, immediately telling Todd how much she loves the maraschino cherry and how annoyed she gets when he steals it. Almost instantly, something unsettling happened. Todd deliberately took the cherry from her sundae, meeting her gaze as he ate it with a completely serious expression—as if he was challenging her to say something. Honestly, it’s something that would make me end a marriage.

She excitedly recounted everything that happened at the garden party, but he seemed completely uninterested. When that didn’t get a reaction, she tried sharing her experience with a psychic, but he remained unresponsive. Finally, she burst into tears. It’s awful to make someone cry while they’re enjoying an ice cream sundae! He consistently dismisses his wife and her feelings, mirroring the way Bronwyn’s mother ignores her. Someone needs to help Bronwyn escape this terrible situation!

Lisa hopes John will be more receptive to hearing about her psychic reading, even though it was about him. She tells him the psychic’s insights into their communication problems really hit home, though she accidentally said “resigned” instead of “resonated.” Then, things get really strange: the emotional conversation is suddenly interrupted by a shot of Lisa wearing a cowboy hat for no apparent reason. It was so distracting that it was hard to focus on her explanation of how their business and personal lives have become too entangled. In the end, they both realize they’re not seeing eye-to-eye, and each feels unheard by the other.

Mary shows up at Angie’s house after a tense encounter at the garden party, and everyone walks on eggshells around her for a good reason – disagreements with Mary quickly escalate into major arguments. Angie had forgotten to simply accept Mary as she is, and now she’s desperately trying to make amends. The situation feels like a trip to the principal’s office, and it’s clear Mary is still very angry, starting with her criticism of the drink offered.

The conversation starts with Angie apologizing, but quickly turns tense when she calls Lisa a bully. Mary points out that Angie has been acting like one herself, letting anger get the better of her and behaving unlike her usual calm self. Mary directly tells Angie she’s been mean, referencing a past incident where Angie repeatedly made fun of Mary for passing gas. We then see flashbacks of Angie bringing up the gas incident over and over. This has clearly been bothering Mary for days, and she finally confronts Angie about it in a hilariously awkward exchange – it’s genuinely one of the funniest things I’ve ever witnessed. The conversation was so noteworthy that it needed to be documented, and it’s perfect material for auditions.

So, the dog farted, and then you jokingly blamed it on me, saying it must be my gas! Then your dog farted again, and the smell filled the house. I was really annoyed because I eat healthy, and my farts definitely don’t smell like that! It’s easy to tell the difference between a human fart and a dog’s! You kept repeating, “Is that you, Mary?” and laughing about it. I told you enough was enough. From now on, I’m not sharing my bodily functions with you. I would never embarrass you like that – if you farted and I smelled it, I’d keep it to myself. You don’t even know if you smelled my fart, but even if you did, it wouldn’t be something I’d bring up and make fun of. You didn’t even smell my fart, and yet you blamed me for the dog’s!

I didn’t actually smell anything, but since you admitted to farting, I jokingly told you to move to the other side of the room.

MARY: I said I had gas. I was offended by it, okay?

I was completely captivated by this conversation – it felt unbelievably beautiful and almost otherworldly. It’s amazing because it’s about so much more than just silly things. Mary shared that it’s rare for her to truly open up to someone, as she has with Angie, so even minor disagreements trigger a strong emotional response. Eventually, she gets through to Angie, expressing how important Angie is to her and urging her to resolve the issues with Lisa so it doesn’t hurt their relationship.

Heather tried to talk Lisa down, encouraging her to stop fighting, but Lisa didn’t think she was equally responsible as Angie. The episode also revealed a surprising twist regarding the mysterious “Soup Man” – Lisa was actually saying “Suit Man.” This mishearing seems to stem from the twelve threads on either side affecting her speech. It turns out Sofia Franklin mentioned on a podcast that her ex-boyfriend, whom she called “Suit Man,” may have been involved with Angie. While we now know where the rumor came from, Lisa dismisses it all as a baseless story she made up on a whim.

I’ve honestly lost track of how many times I’ve said this during the episode, but this scene – a conversation between Britani and her daughter Olivia – was shocking. It starts with an awkward request from Britani for a hug, which Olivia immediately points out always leads to Britani focusing on her ex, Jared, and neglecting Olivia. What’s striking is that Britani doesn’t get defensive; she admits she’s been an absent mother, but she doesn’t understand why or how to change. It’s a particularly raw and upsetting scene on Bravo. Olivia is desperately trying to get her mother to care and spend time with her, but Britani seems incapable of providing that. It’s heartbreaking to watch.

Amidst all the drama, it’s easy to overlook that the group is heading off on a trip aboard Captain Jason’s yacht – a fun nod to the show Below Deck. This means they need to complete their preference sheets, and things quickly get interesting. They’re filling out Mary’s form, and predictably, she requests 2003 Dom Perignon multiple times. During this, Angie cleverly pivots the conversation after Mary asks for tea, saying, “Speaking of tea, have you heard all the gossip about Bronwyn?” Suddenly, headlines are everywhere, revealing a criminal past involving felony charges, grand theft, and identity theft! It makes you wonder about Lisa Barlow’s previous claim that she’s “very important to God” – maybe she was onto something.

Bronwyn clarifies that recent headlines combine events from two different periods of her life. They include past mistakes from her college years – like an unpaid eviction notice – and accusations about things that supposedly happened recently, though she says those events actually occurred a decade ago. This past issue was dismissed and then sealed, meaning she’s unable to discuss the details. As for the upcoming cast trip, she’ll likely go despite her husband Todd’s concerns. One thing is certain: Lisa is definitely on board now.

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2025-10-22 05:58