The glamorous photoshoots on the show have always felt staged for television, and that’s not necessarily a problem – it’s not meant to be a serious historical documentary. We know it’s not, because the older photos featuring DJ James Kennedy, Jax Taylor, and Christina Kelley don’t have that old-fashioned, documentary look. Thankfully, it’s not public television! I understand the need for manufactured drama to reveal the genuine behavior of these people, who are willing to do anything to promote products and get you to use a discount code like ChrisVanderPUMP10.
Okay, after watching this episode, I’m seriously starting to wonder if these kids are genuinely bothered by the things they’re fighting over, or if they’re just playing up drama for the cameras. Honestly, some of their arguments are so…thin. Like Marcus leaving a soaking wet towel everywhere? Really? And Audrey’s jab at Chris about being old enough to have a flip-phone Blackberry? As someone who remembers both those jokes and owning a Blackberry, let me tell you, most of them didn’t flip open – she’s thinking of a Sidekick! It’s all a bit ridiculous, especially when you consider they’re not exactly rocket scientists. Though, I’ll say this, the new girl Angelica seems surprisingly down-to-earth, still waiting tables even with a degree. Seriously, can we just get these kids back in school?
Angelica arrives during the photoshoot, and it’s obvious she wasn’t hired for her serving skills. She was brought on because of her looks and her eagerness to be a reality TV star. She immediately makes a clumsy entrance, tripping as she walks in, which doesn’t exactly help her first impression with everyone there.
The real drama during the photoshoot happened when Venus confronted Marcus after discovering he and Kim were back together. Marcus admitted, “We didn’t even talk about getting back together, it just happened. Isn’t that what’s so messed up about a toxic relationship?” The problem is, Venus had spent the entire night before at Audrey’s 22nd birthday party listening to Kim cry about Marcus telling her he was losing feelings for her. And it seems Marcus found comfort elsewhere after the party.
Marcus knows his relationship is unhealthy, but he tells Venus it’s not her problem and asks her to stay out of it. However, I think Venus is right to be frustrated. They keep coming to her, taking up her time, and endlessly complaining about their on-again, off-again relationship. She’s completely justified in needing a break from it. It’s ironic that Marcus, who’s causing a lot of the drama, is telling her to stop listening when they’re the ones constantly talking to her about it. Honestly, I’d distance myself too.
Okay, so things really blew up! Natalie just had to jump into the drama, convinced it was all her fault, which, honestly, figures. She always acts like she needs everyone else’s energy to stay going – like she’s constantly draining people just to keep herself up. Then Kim got involved, saying the problem was Natalie texting Marcus. It immediately turned into this back-and-forth where Natalie was calling Kim out for crying to her about him the night before, and Kim was like, “But we weren’t even dating then!” Then Natalie was all, “Oh, so now he is your boyfriend?” and Kim just snapped, asking why Natalie was even questioning her relationship! Lisa, bless her heart, just kept saying they were doing great, which was… a choice. But then Natalie brought up that Kim’s boyfriend talks to Demy, and Demy didn’t even say anything. She just walked over and held up this perfect NeNe Leakes GIF of her saying, “Now Why Am I In It?” and walked away. It was honestly the best part of the whole thing.
The argument really takes off when Marcus sends Venus a text saying he saw a side of him he didn’t appreciate and doesn’t want to remain friends. He bluntly states he doesn’t want to pretend to be okay with things. Seriously, why is everyone on reality TV so concerned with being authentic? We all put on a facade to navigate daily life. Do I genuinely need to know the barista failed an Economics test? Not really, but I act like I care so he feels better and hopefully spells my name right on my coffee cup. Honestly, a little bit of pretending keeps the world running smoothly.
Venus is genuinely frustrated with the constant back-and-forth drama surrounding Marcus and Kim’s relationship. He texted them, telling them he doesn’t want to hear about their issues and that they both seem foolish. Marcus, however, believes everything is fine, claiming the only problem is their arguments. It’s clear to anyone else that the constant fighting is the major issue, and he’s completely missing it.
Another thing people aren’t understanding is that Venus is overreacting to Marcus saying he doesn’t want a relationship with him. What did anyone expect him to say? He wasn’t going to just pretend nothing happened at work! Then, they’re running around telling everyone Venus previously gossiped about, exactly what Marcus said, which is causing Venus problems with a lot of people we haven’t even met – they weren’t interesting enough to be included in the show. When Audrey points out to Kim that they started this drama and shouldn’t have broken Venus’s trust, Kim dismisses it, saying it’s not her problem how Venus feels. But Venus wouldn’t be feeling anything at all if Kim and Marcus hadn’t started this whole mess in the first place.
I’m really torn about whether this show is genuine or completely fabricated for entertainment. It often feels so ridiculous, predictable, and pointless. Yet, a part of me believes it has to be real. Shows like Selling Sunset had one person intentionally playing the villain, but here, everyone seems awful and foolish. I’m wondering if being the bad guy is trendy now, or if they’re genuinely all competing to be the worst. I just can’t decide if they’re acting or if this is actually what they’re like.
The episode ends with the kids doing what they do best – having a rooftop brawl. Venus attempts to discuss with Kim why he revealed to others that she’d been talking badly about them. Honestly, I completely believed Venus said all of those things – it fits his personality perfectly! I’ve only known him for three weeks, but he’s already proven to be quite untrustworthy, and I actually see that as a positive thing. It’s a form of freedom and self-expression. As Oscar Wilde famously said, don’t worry about what others say behind your back – it’s none of your concern.
Kim ended the conversation, and Marcus acted like he had nothing to do with the drama, trying to appear innocent. Now Venus is confronting Gabby, who, frankly, has questionable fashion choices. It’s all so ridiculous, I keep wondering if it’s actually happening or if it’s some kind of elaborate fake. Honestly, it’s so unbelievably silly that it must be real.
Honestly, I’m almost grateful for the drama between the friends because the show’s attempts at romance are just falling flat. Chris and Jason are easy on the eyes, but their personalities? Totally boring. There was a horse-riding date with Audrey and Chris, and visually it was great, but the conversation was so dull I almost fast-forwarded through the whole thing. And Jason flirting with Angelica on the rooftop? It was like someone was trying to put me to sleep. I just didn’t feel any connection to either of those storylines, I really didn’t.
Shayne and Natalie’s date was pretty boring, except Shayne shared a shocking story from his past. He revealed that shortly after signing his first modeling contract, he and a friend got into a fight with some people. Things escalated quickly, and his friend started shooting randomly, hitting Shayne three times and causing serious injuries, including a punctured lung, broken spine, and paralysis. Like when Katie shared her story about falling through a skylight, this revelation left me with so many unanswered questions – what were they fighting about, who were these people, and why was his friend shooting blindly? It also makes me wonder if this event is connected to Shayne’s sobriety. He admits to telling this story to gain sympathy, but honestly, it’s a huge red flag. If I heard this on a date, I’d end it immediately.
The situation with Shayne and Natalie is pretty typical: he questions why she’s flirting with others, believing communication is crucial in a relationship, while she claims she just falls into things quickly without needing to talk. Honestly, they’re both off base. I side with Natalie that they should be enjoying the early stages and seeing where it goes, but Shayne is right that her lack of communication about her feelings leads to short-lived relationships. Still, the whole thing feels manufactured – less about genuine attraction and more about Lisa Vanderpump orchestrating things from behind the scenes, like a reality TV producer. It’s frustrating because it feels like watching Love Island – all talk and no action. We see people discussing their relationships instead of experiencing them. At least Kim and Marcus are showing us the real messiness, unlike Shayne and Natalie, who are playing things out slowly and superficially, as if they’re the only stars on a very small stage.
As Natalie walks away, potentially for the last time, and a fight breaks out between Venus and someone named Gabby, Katie Maloney removes her earbuds, takes off her sunglasses, and closes her book, The Shards. Her favorite rooftop spot is spoiled once again. She slips on her sandals and heads toward the elevator, annoyed that she’ll have to deal with parking validation. She’s already seen this kind of drama play out before and knows how it will end. As she leaves the chaotic scene, intending to distance herself from the group permanently, she notices a skylight above the pool. She looks at it with a sense of familiarity, as if it’s an old friend. She anticipates the inevitable fallout, but this time, she wants no part of it.
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