Season 18 of Real Housewives of Orange County is the 100th season of Real Housewives. So, Reality Tea is taking a trip down memory lane to celebrate and honor this fabulous occasion.
We are looking back at the funniest, most cringe-worthy, and dramatic moments across all franchises. Check out our selections for #80-71 in our countdown of the 100 best Real Housewives moments.
Dorinda Medley is feeling Jovani! (RHONY)
Dorinda Medley was upset when her Real Housewives of New York co-star, Luann de Lesseps, neglected to invite her boyfriend, John Mahdessian, to her cabaret show. Luann claimed to have forgotten and told Dorinda that she could purchase a ticket. Excuse me?
This came after Dorinda was able to set Luann up with several Jovani gowns for free. So, an alcohol-enhanced Dorinda came to Luann’s show, Countess and Friends, and heckled her by screaming “Jovani!” repeatedly. And I kind of loved it. Dorinda is usually at her best when she is fired up.
Taylor Armstrong freaks out at Camille Grammer (RHOBH)
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newbie Brandi Glanville hosted a wine tasting in a beautiful Malibu beach house. It was the first time that Taylor Armstrong saw Camille Grammer since Camille revealed on camera that Taylor’s husband, Russell Armstrong, abused her.
The scene quickly became chaotic, with all the ladies trying to calm an inebriated Taylor. When Camille’s friend called out Taylor for ignoring Camille’s apologies, Taylor broke down.
“I have been her friend. I have never hurt her!” Taylor screamed as the Beverly Hills ladies held her back. “She has hurt me so much! You have no idea what she has done to me!” This dramatic moment of Taylor shouting and pointing became an infamous cat meme during the pandemic. What a world we live in with the Real Housewives.
Bolo the stripper drives the ladies crazy (RHOA)
Kandi Burruss hosted the ultimate bachelorette party for Cynthia Bailey during Season 13 of Real Housewives of Atlanta. The ladies strutted their stuff in sexy lingerie, and then stripper Bolo and “his thang” made their debut.
“How many arms do you have?” Porsha Williams asked as Bolo was gyrating on the floor. In a hilarious moment, Cynthia made it sprinkle when she pulled out some single bills for Bolo. Lordy!
After the performance, the Atlanta ladies shut off the cameras, except for some audio. Bolo stayed for a private dance for some of the tipsy peaches, before allegedly sleeping with at least one of the cast members.
Dorinda Medley confronts Candace Bushnell, uses now iconic line (RHONY)
@peacock Taking the high road is overrated. @Bravo’s #RHONY is streaming now on Peacock. #DorindaMedley #BravoTV #Housewives
When Ramona Singer hosted a dinner party, I’m sure she never expected Hurricane Dorinda. After insulting her RHONY co-star, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda confronted the author of Sex and the City, Candace Bushnell. What would Carrie Bradshaw do? Run!
“Here’s the thing, Candace. Do what you got to do, but don’t come here and extend a hand to me. ‘Hi Dorinda! How are you doing?’” Dorinda said. “You know, f*ck you. I’ll tell you how I’m doing. Not well, b*tch.”
Candiace Dillard Bassett throws Ashley Darby out, but offered a beverage first (RHOP)
@hayusocial I gave her a beverage. #RHOP #RealityTV #Hayu
Real Housewives of Potomac alum Candiace Dillard Bassett hosted the ladies at a dinner party at her home. But when things turned heated with Ashley Darby, Candiace’s husband Chris Bassett had to step out of the kitchen and hold his wife back. Ashley told Candiace, “I’m in your Mama’s house right now.” An innocent butter knife was flung at Ashley as Candiace screamed, “You will not talk about my mother!”
After ordering Ashley to leave, Candiace spoke to her guests. “Try me in that kangaroo restaurant,” she said, referencing Ashley and her husband Michael Darby’s Australian eatery. “Don’t try me in my house. I invited her into my home. I gave her a beverage,” Candiace added. That was Real Housewives hospitality at its finest.
Lisa Vanderpump gives Adrienne Maloof some cooking pointers (RHOBH)
Lisa Vanderpump decided to teach her pal Adrienne Maloof how to roast a chicken. Adrienne, already gloved up, was horrified when Lisa instructed her to “reach inside his bottom.” After removing the necessary parts, Lisa instructed Adrienne to wash her chicken.
So, Adrienne lathered him up with some soap and water. When Lisa asked if she just used soap, Adrienne replied, “Of course. I want to wash it.” Lisa was dumbfounded as Adrienne went on to explain the dangers of contracting salmonella. That was one squeaky-clean bird.
Luann de Lesseps slams Alex McCord’s fashion choice (RHONY)
During Season 4 of RHONY, Luann and Alex McCord met up for a coffee date. And the countess was shocked that Alex would have any issues with her from the group’s trip to Morocco.
“I was sitting there having a lovely moment with the ladies, and you came in in your Herman Munster shoes,” Luann said. “Um, they’re Louis Vuitton shoes, you know?” Alex replied.
“Well, you know, even Louis Vuitton makes mistakes,” Luann quipped. Another iconic moment from the cabaret star. Then Alex called her “rude.” In the end, I guess money didn’t buy the countess class – at least in Alex’s opinion.
