Hello readers, we’ve made it to the very end. Thank you for the support you’ve shown me over these past 24 weeks. How Bravo managed to keep me watching all season, I’ll never know but it’s finally over. Part 3 of the reunion was aired and nothing new was uncovered. I don’t know what Bravo will do but they definitely should not jump straight into filming with the same cast. At this point, the audience has caught on to producer manipulation and if all the women are “friends” and won’t probe each other about their lives, then what’s the point? The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills aren’t above talking about what’s in the press about themselves as they didn’t hesitate to choose the one article, they all probably had a hand in, to castigate Lisa Vanderpump (LVP).
As the sun sets on what was the most talked about season and not for good reasons, I can’t help but wonder how the ladies truly feel. You know, when they’re in their homes, unencumbered by social media and the press, looking themselves in the mirror. I wonder… They spent an entire season diverting the cameras away from what was truly going on in their lives, no matter what they may have claimed, and focused on an issue that only involved two people (LVP and Dorit). This issue wasn’t even brought to the group by LVP. Dorit told Erika and due to the busybodies that both Teddi and Kyle were, they made sure this was the focal point and so the rest of the season played out through their manipulation of events with the help of production. When LVP decided she had had enough and took herself from the equation, they had nothing else left so they turned on Camille. Still, there was no proof that LVP did anything wrong this season. Not saying she’s perfect but…
Who Is Lisa Vanderpump?
When season 1 aired, LVP was the first cast member we met. Looking back, production probably chose her to pull us in because she represented everything they wanted in a housewife from the 90210 zip code. It could also be because Andy Cohen himself said there wouldn’t have been a show without her. The mom, wife to Ken Todd, restaurateur, philanthropist, activist and friend opened up her life along with five other women for us to take a peek. If I’m being completely honest and I hope you are too, I was intrigued but LVP wasn’t necessarily involved in a lot of drama her first season and though she was as glamorous as ever, I liked Adrienne and Kyle more. Boy, how things have changed! In this season, LVP played more of a supportive role as Kyle’s friend, always having her back in every situation she had with Kim Richards and Camille. I mean she was closer to Kyle than she was to the other ladies even though she lived across the street from Adrienne. This was the first sign of how loyal she was to those she called her friends. A characteristic of hers which was shown throughout her nine seasons, sometimes to her detriment as we’ve seen.
By the time season 2 started airing and as the weeks passed by, I grew more fond of LVP. In fact, I recall the exact moment she became my favourite, removing Adrienne and Kyle from the position. Can you? I’ve spoken about this episode on Twitter multiple times but Episode 11 – Tempest in a Tea Party was the catalyst that opened my eyes. I realised then that when the season started, LVP was being set up to seem like she was going around talking badly about Taylor when all she ever said was that they weren’t the best of friends but if she needed help, Taylor shouldn’t hesitate in reaching out. It was also revealed in that episode that Kyle was badmouthing LVP to the other women, saying her ego was getting out of control. We came to find out that LVP was getting a spin off, Vanderpump Rules (now I get what her tagline meant), and the women weren’t happy about that (according to rumours).
The rest of this season showed LVP in all her glory as Pandora, her daughter, was getting married. Multiple events were held in her honour. We saw the fabulous engagement party Mohamed threw for Pandora, the amazing bachelorette party and the most beautiful wedding during that time. No matter what accusations were hurled at her, she never went below the belt and kept her dignity in tact. I made the right decision to stan.
Over the course of the next seven seasons, we saw LVP open three more restaurants, PUMP, Tom Tom and Vanderpump Cocktail Garden as well as Vanderpump Dog Center, which is a rescue center for dogs. Through this, she helped to draft a bill which was passed in congress. House Resolution 401 urges all nations to ban the dog and cat meat trade that is prevalent in China. All this was not without conflict as she was made the villain in season 4 and season 6 for something she didn’t do. Accusations came from people she thought were her friends and none of what they said was backed up by truth or evidence. In fact, they later told on themselves which begs one to really look at what comes out of these women’s mouths. Their major contention was that LVP persuaded them to bring up topics on the show. Last I checked, this was a show about their lives and they’re supposed to be open. We saw this in season 4 when Brandi, who we met in season 2 through Adrienne, decided out of the blue that LVP always tried to throw Scheana in her face, wasn’t being a good friend and that LVP wanted her to bring a magazine about Mauricio cheating on Kyle to Palm Springs. At that time and even now, I found this so ridiculous. Kyle believed Brandi without question, when they weren’t even close and only “mended” their relationship in Palm Springs like the week before. Correct me if I’m wrong but weren’t Brandi and Cedric friends when she joined the show? Didn’t she know what Cedric did to LVP? This also meant she knew Scheana worked for LVP but she still pursued a friendship with her. Who was using whom? LVP still gave her a chance and had her back but the need to stir up drama was far greater.
LVP has shown us through not only her words but her actions, why she is so loved by many fans of the show and why many thought this season was orchestrated to make her look bad. It’s funny to me how the same accusations that have been hurled at LVP since season 2 have one thing in common, Kyle.
When season 9 started, we were expected to see LVP be this mastermind behind what was dubbed #puppygate but instead we saw everyone else try to bring up the issue. At no point did Teddi, the main accuser, speak to LVP about any plans to expose what Dorit did but with the help of Kyle, she was given a free pass and the blame was thrown on to LVP. Any logical person could see that this made no sense. But here’s the thing, the women were counting on the fact that since LVP had been accused of similar acts in the past, if they all came together with the same story, then the audience would believe it. As I’ve stated before in previous blogs, no one asked LVP for her side. They didn’t care to because if they gave her a chance to speak, their plans would’ve been soiled. That’s why #puppygate turned into another #tabloidgate because they never expected LVP to see the text messages between Blizzard and Teddi. That threw a wrench in their plans because the evidence was quite clear who the culprit was. Sadly, friendships were ruined for a convoluted story which was sorted by the parties involved. It was made into something bigger by the duplicity in the cast members’ actions because they were unwilling to showcase their real lives. LVP is her own storyline and she had never needed to fake anything for the sake of making a show. Like she’s stated multiple times, the cameras follow her not the other way around.
Will the show be the same now that LVP has decided to leave? Of course it won’t. There really is no one like her. She had it all. The supportive and loving husband, the grounded kids, the pets (all types, it’s like she has a mini petting zoo) the glamour, the quirk, the humour, the philanthropy, the activism, the most fabulous and unique parties, the fabulous friends, the businesses (none have failed) and most of all, her HEART. LVP is a unicorn amongst housewives and her presence will be missed on the show going forward. However, with a cast filled with frauds, a better decision couldn’t have been made.
Thank you all for sticking with me. See you next season?
– CHATTERBOX KEIRN
CHATTERBOX KEIRN 
This is so good but sad after nine years. As always you did a great job. I really think you need to tag Lisa Vanderpump she would be so proud. Thanks again
I tagged her in this one on twitter
OMG FINALLY! I have been through internet hell figuring out how to actually follow you.😬
I know, seems so simple right?🤣
Anyway just wanted to tell you the Lisa blog was so beautifully written! It said everything pretty much exactly the way I saw things. It made me want to read all your blogs. So I just wanted to thank you and let you know how much I enjoyed it. I look forward to getting to know more.
Renny😊
FYI- I’m not sure I am posting my comment in the right place. It looks like I might be replying to someone’s comment, maybe not🤷🏻♀️. I don’t know but I will get better. lol
Thank you for this comment. I appreciate you reading my blog. Thanks a whole lot.
I enjoyed your article very much ! I’m a Huge fan of LVP.
I love Vanderpump Rules and I was a fan of HOBH.
Since this newest season NOT so much. I don’t plan on watching another season after how the cast and Andy threw LVP under the bus !
Thanks for checking it out.
Wonderful post … as always. Please tag LVP on twitter – I’m sure she would enjoy your words!!! Thank you.
Thank you so much. I did tag her. Hopefully she sees it.
Thank you for the post. Should be an obit for RHWBH. I’m only one person, but not alone in saying I won’t be watching should there be another season. Have no respect for the remaining characters. Especially KR.
Thanks for checking it out. This season was just horrible.
Thats for sure.. stopped watching it.. it was so bad.
Wow! All I can say is BRAVO! 🤣😂 This was beautifully written, with so much factual history that I was brought back as to why I too love LVP. She IS the only class act on that show. It was SO clear that this was a smear campaign by all the women this season. None of them wanted to shed light on the mess going on in their own lives, but instead this long drawn story of lies and manipulation that were subjected to all season. LVP will be missed…
Thanks for the support. They truly ruined a good show.
I’m feeling about the same! Y would I watch the remaking bitches just talk nasty about Lisa every chance they get! I cannot believe how I loved Kyle & now hate her! And that Lying Teddy needs to GOOOOO!!
Ever since her sorry ass has showed up it’s been hard to watch!! How she makes $1 being an accountability coach is beyond me!! She’s nothing but a wanna be cool girl & is so far up Kyles ass it’s nauseating!!
Erika thinks she’s God & Dorit I never ever liked!!
We’ll see how it goes from here on out.
While it was fun reading your take on things, I’m afraid I won’t be back for season ten. I refuse to watch if the show returns without LVP and still has the same mean girls on it that were there this season!
I can see where you’re coming from. I’m still 50/50.
Whole it was interesting reading your take on things, I am afraid I will not be watching season ten as long as the mean girls from this season remain on the show. LVP was the epitome of RHOBH and it will never be the same without her, this making it unwatchable.
They’re not being real and they fail to see that.
Loved reading this. I won’t be watching BH anymore. I stopped as soon as it was obvious that LVP was no longer going to be featured on the show and then, of course, it came out that she was leaving. I’ve zero interest in any of those horrible women and they’re continuous facade of lies.
I have no interest some them at the moment but still 50/50 on whether I’ll watch.
Loved your take you got it spot on. One other attack on Lisa was Lisa Rinna stating she was the one who said Yolanda had munchousen when it was Gonna who said it. She is one shady lady for sure she’s not as bad as she used to be. Still very very shady. I’m with the majority on not watching next season. I think Lisa V could have another show on anything she wanted to, my vote would be showcasing all of those beautiful dogs she’s rescued. She’s an amazing woman who needs to be seen way more than any of the housewives including Andy!!
Thanks for reading. I spoke about Munchausen so many times because that season really pissed me off. Especially when it came out that Kyle also knew about it before they went to LVP’s home.
Beautifully written. Great job!
Thank you so much.
Very good blog. I checked out early this season and won’t be back. #meangirls
Thanks for the support.
I saw your post on Covet Fashion FB and followed the link. It gave me chills when you referenced that start of the agenda against LVP starting in Season 2, as I had recently made the same reference while recently discussing this franchise with a friend.
BH used to be my #1 watch, and like you, because of LVP. I stopped watching regularly in Season 6 because I grew tired of this obvious agenda to slander LVP .. it became sickening and ridiculous. Every season with this same schtick?
Kyle is very fake imo, she was never a true friend to Lisa, and it’s sad that these ladies still won’t give up trying to make Lisa look bad. The jealousy is real!
Thanks for the blog!
Thank you for reading my blog. Season 2 was when everything shifted and LVP became the target. So sad cuz it really was my fav.
Thank you, for writing a true unicorn..a FACTUAL account of everything that has gone on. I have watched every episode since season 1, but it came off my DVR and will not be shown in my house again unless Lisa returns. I am not sure who I am more upset with, the girls, and I mean GIRLS, these are not women, or Bravo. For allowing them to hide so many facts and details of their own lives and spread lies and try to ruin the one woman in that group who was truly living a high class lifestyle.
Thank you for the support. I’m saddened by the whole ordeal.
Miss Lisa already. Camille is no sibstitute, not by a Very long shot! Bravo made a Very big mistake.
I like Camille and she’s no substitute as she stands on her own. LVP’s presence will definitely be missed.
I absolutely love her and she made the show. I feel fortunate that Ive gotten to see and speak with her in person while dining at one of her restaurants once in LA. She is incredibly kind and so gracious…not to mention even more stunning in person. Bravo blew this one…big time!
She really is stunning in person. I was too nervous to utter a word to her but I took pictures of her with other fans. LOL.
Yaas! This is a great summary of the attempted take down of LVP. Kyle has always shown herself to be insecure with Lisa’s success and is constantly undermining Lisa. I really don’t know how Lisa tolerated her season after season! This season when Brandi came on it felt like a desperate attempt to validate the negative LVP storyline. Brandi? Really? I watched until the first part of the reunion, whenTeddi sat there like Kyle ‘s lap dog, it was gross and I was done! I cherish LVP, sorry Kyle. I know you hate her fans, but we don’t care… The feeling is mutual.
Let’s see what season 10 will be like.
I cannot watch RHOBH without LVP. I usually fast forwarded through the other housewives parts and only watched LVP’s. Lisa was always a much better friend to Kyle then she was to Lisa, could it be that Kyle is jealous of LVP? Kyle has been trying to take LVP down for years. Just because Kyle says these things about LVP (and gets the other housewives on her “take down bandwagon”) does NOT mean they are true. Something that has bothered me since puppygate started, what did it have to do with anyone else but Dorit (or Doridiot as I like to call her)? Why did Rinna (who I absolutely cannot stand) get involved? Or the others? It had nothing to do with them and I read somewhere that this was a plan all along to take LVP down. It’s ridiculous because the bottom line is that Dorit signed a contract when she adopted the dog and did not honor it-end of story- that’s what happened. Those women are not very interesting without LVP, I couldn’t watch after she left and definitely could not make it through that boring reunion.
It’s was just not a good season.