The Real Housewives: 10 Things That Keep Fans Awake At Night, According To Reddit
Ever since the first Real Housewives city came to be, Bravo has been a haven for reality TV aficionados. The franchise has spiraled into eight current cities and has given fans more tea than their cups could possibly handle. And with Andy Cohen at the head of it all, he knows exactly what Bravo fans need.
Over the years, there have been countless things that fans lost sleep over. Whether it was an embarrassing moment, an outfit choice, or a storyline — there are some things that wake Bravo fans up in a cold sweat.
10 Jen Shah's Uncertain Future
Jen Shah had a standout first season on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, but not always for good things. At first, fans loved Jen because she had the outgoing personality and dramatic lifestyle that Bravo fans loved. But as the show progressed, Jen had epic meltdowns and became violent, losing many fans in the process.
When RHOSLC started filming their second season, it became global news that she was arrested for wire fraud. As it turns out, most of the life she showed on screen was a lie and she was doing some shady businesses practices. Because of her unknown future, fans of the show "can't stop thinking" about the case and how her newfound fame just crashed and burned.
9 Frederic (RHOM) And Jacques (RHONY) Are Identical And No One Realizes It
The Real Housewives of Miami only lasted for three seasons but it had some iconic moments along the way. The Real Housewives of New York on the other hand has been going strong for 13 seasons.
While a fan was rewatching RHOM, they couldn't help but notice how much Adriana de Moura's husband, Frederic, looked like Luann's ex-boyfriend, Jacques! "Frederic is a Miami Jacques," they said. The similarities are uncanny and their likeliness will show up in fans' dreams.
8 The Sheer Size Of Kathy's Canoli
Kathy Wakile was Teresa and Joe Gorga's cousin. Because of their family ties, she came on as a Housewife in season 3 and lasted until season 5 before being demoted to a friend of the series. That time period on RHONJ had some of the best seasons because of the family drama. Nevertheless, one of the best moments of Kathy's was when she made a massive cannoli that was stuffed with smaller cannolis for Joe Gorga. "Joe B sitting at the table eating cannoli chips & dip was peak Jersey Italian," a fan said. The cannoli was unlike anything RHONJ fans have seen before and it's now popping up in dreams because of the absurdity of the size.
7 When Lisa Rinna Said Acting Was The Hardest Job In The World
Lisa Rinna has had some iconic quotes over the years, but they haven't all been positive. Rinna is known for speaking her truth and not apologizing for it, which is why she makes such a great Housewife. However, in one scene, Rinna and Eileen were talking about acting and how hard it is to nail their lines.
According to Reddit, Rinna claimed that acting is one of "the hardest jobs in the world," which left fans' jaws on the ground. There are plenty of jobs that are harder or more intense than acting. The thought of Lisa's close-minded world leaves people scratching their heads in the middle of the night.
6 Adrienne Literally Washed Chicken With Soap
In early seasons of RHOBH, Lisa Vanderpump wanted to teach former Housewife Adrienne how to make a chicken dish at her home. Lisa said something along the lines of they needed to rinse the chicken before preparing it. And as they turned on the faucet, Adrienne grabs the soap and starts lathering her chicken. The image of Adrienne washing a raw chicken in the sink with soap has stuck in fans' minds for years. One fan noted, "Adrienne washing a raw chicken with soap pops in every single time I prep chicken."
5 Karen's Wig Shift Lives Rent-Free In Dreamer's Minds
No one keeps it real like Karen Huger from The Real Housewives of Potomac. The Grand Dame has been a part of the series every season since the start, and made her costars (and fans) laugh hysterically at a barbeque when her wig shifted slightly and she tried getting it back in place without a mirror. The other ladies tried helping Karen shift her wig but it just kept getting worse and worse. The small moment was "a top LOL Housewife moment" for some and weird enough to stick with fans years after it happened.
4 Ramona's Walk Down The Runway Haunts Fans' Dreams And Their Nightmares
When Ramona was asked to fill in as a model during a fashion show she was going into it blindly. She had no prior experience and had no idea what to expect. When it was her time to strut her stuff, she walked as strong as she could but couldn't control her eyes. She was in a trance and doing the best she could but her best became an instant meme, GIF, and beyond. It's a moment that Ramona will never live down and it haunts Bravo fans as they sleep. One fan even said the runway moment is "the reason I will never be able to not love Ramona."
3 When Danielle Staub Thought "Bye" Was A Threat
Danielle Staub hasn't been a full-time Housewife in years but her presence is still felt in the series because of the drama she created. There aren't too many fans who support Danielle and her haters love to hate her. Nevertheless, a moment of hers that fans still think about is when she reads a text that was sent to her by Jacqueline's daughter Ashley. The text wrote, "Stay away from my family...You and I and God both know where you’re going. To. H*ll. Bye *love & light* b*tch." Danielle could have handled the situation in a multitude of ways, and she took it as a threat since Ashley wrote "bye." Her assumption was a reach but it made for a great moment.
2 Aviva Thought Throwing Her Prosthetic Leg On The Table Was A Good Idea
Towards the end of the sixth season, the ladies were tired of Aviva and found her toxic. They tried talking to her in a public space at a restaurant to clear the air but it went horribly. Aviva and the women were clashing and not seeing eye to eye when suddenly, Aviva claimed that the only thing that was fake about her was her prosthetic leg, and she slammed it on the table. The motion of Aviva taking off her leg to make a point was so wildly chaotic that it plays in people's minds again and again. Some have "no words" for how mad it was.
1 Gia's Viral Song Is Actually Harrowing
Things weren't easy for Teresa when her brother Joe and sister-in-law Melissa joined the cast. Suddenly, all of her skeletons were out of the closet and the real drama began. Teresa's eldest daughter, Gia, hated that her mom and uncle were fighting. The only way to get it across to them how damaged she was to put it in writing. Gia wrote a song about the family's situation and sang it in public. The song was incredibly painful and heartbreaking, and yet, people cheered while ignoring her pain. Years later, that clip of her singing became a Tik Tok trend but it was all based on a horrible situation through the eyes of a young girl. One fan noted, "The average person probably doesn’t realize how this is kind of icky and exploitative considering Gia’s age." The realness of it all is impossible to ignore — even in sleep.