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Alex McCord Calls BS On Ramona Singer & Sonja Morgan Storylines

Posted on August 21st, 2012 at 3:05 pm
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Former Real Housewives of New York star Alex McCord tells RumorFix exclusively that producers of the show are “messing with the audience,” in her weekly blog for us.

In Monday night’s episode, she said the timeline for the plastic surgery versus Soul Cycle event timeline was noticeably off and is “calling B.S.” on it.  Alex points out that if you notice the watch on the spin teachers it said 11 a.m. while Ramona Singer’s watch reads 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m, in the scenes where Ramona and Sonja Morgan are allegedly blowing off Aviva Drescher’s morning Soul Cycle fundraiser.  So they couldn’t have been skipping out on a morning event when the doctor’s appointment scenes were in the afternoon!

Alex also called out Sonja’s timeline.  She notes that during that storyline, Sonja wasn’t “freaking out” about her dogs and that knowing her love of dogs, McCord says she never would have left the house to go to a plastic surgery appointment shoot  if her dogs were at risk.

The former RHONY star also has some advice for Aviva: take the bull by the horns!  She says that Aviva was not putting enough pressure on the other housewives to attend her Soul Cycle event.  But she noted Luann De Lesseps showed up, but had no idea it was a fundraiser.  She thinks producers just told her where to go and when and Luann simply did as she was told.

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    • Jennifer

      ALEX YOU ARE 100% CORRECT IN YOUR OBSERVATIONS.   I miss you on the show and I would like to see you return to television.   Can you tell me why they haven’t gotten rid of Andy Cohen?

      • stage right

        hello… because he is a huge part of it and you wouldnt have the same shows you enjoy if not for him.
        certainly not done the way they are now.
        i think you can appreciate Alex, regret that she is not on the show AND enjoy her fun video blog.
        in order to like one you do not need to dislike the other.

        • Jennifer

          Andy is creepy and I got over him years ago, evidently you don’t feel the same way I do.   I find him B O R I N G, yesterdays news, sophomoric. 

        • http://www.facebook.com/yvonnecr Yvonne Crum

          i agree and it’s simon they got rid of not alex in my opinion.

    • http://twitter.com/TrishSJarvis Trish S Jarvis

      You were my fav, Alex! 

    • LaineyLainey

      Thank you for acknowledging Lynn.  You are a class act.

    • MaggieG

      As odd as it might sound, I’ve given up on the HWs but enjoying your insights more each week.  Your insider reflections are gold.  Thank you.

      • Anonymous

        I actually only keep watching the show because I like this recap that goes along with it.  

    • NYC Reader

      Alex, love your insights! Love these blogs and look forward to them every week!

    • Liza_27

      Thanks, Alex.  I am becoming co-dependant on your recaps!  :)

    • Meems42

      Fantastic vlogging this week Alex! Love, love, love watching your recaps, honestly it’s the best part of this season! Keep up the amazing work. Can’t believe what happened to LynnNchicago! Women need to be more educated about our symptoms when having a heart attack, so weird that this happened to Rosie O’Donnell this week too but with different end results of course. My sympathy goes out to her family while the grieve her passing far to soon.

    • wadena41

      After watching a few of these, I understand why the producers didn’t “invite” you back, Alex.
      Your way too smart, level headed, reasonable and articulate to continue to be on the RHONY!
      Way to go with your new venue!

    • Ssharpga

      Alex, you have a lot of presence and composure. This was the first week you looked like you were reding a TelePrompTer, however. I agree with the prison who said you are much too articulate and refined too be on the RH. Best of luck to you

    • Lydiahenry

      Ramona said she had been at the dermatologist not the plastic surgeon the orning of the cycle event.

    • Dougdenslowe

      When are you getting your own talk show?I’d love to see you do a Reality Wrap Up type show.5minutes is not enough!!!

      • BlueZone

        I hear Alex and her hubby are going to be on a reality show called “Couples Therapy” soon.

    • stage right

      Alex you look so much like the woman who played Tabitha as an adult.
      Very bewitched!

      • Mrsfoxy

        I really never cared or like Alex! For a few Reason how she was a Ass kisser for Ramona and talk behind others Back and had the Nervesto say something like her Parents had pretty Jeans cause they Made her look Beautiful witch isn’t True I Mean to eaches own if you don’t think you are Beautiful who will I Really think Alex was the Worst looking one and the Only one out the Women on the show she’s very Ugly and so is her Husband! Ramona is a big Mouth over the Top want to be the Center of everything she needs to Grow the L” up Sonja needs to stop Following her and be her own woman/person Sonja grow up and be apart from Ramona could be one of the Cutest her Luann n the 2New girls Heather Nose mess her up and she’s the kinda person that Talks bad of others too Love love Luann/Sonja Carol/Aviva! Ramona could be with a lot of prayer n less drinking

        • Sblady329

          OMG,,,,,just found you Alex!!
          I do miss you,cause you were my fav. You just have so much class. You can’t hold a candle to any of those women.
          Love you here, glad you like doing this, because we sure enjoy you!!
          Many Blessings to you and the family.

    • Suite410

      Loved it.  So nice of you to mention LynnNChicago

    • Blanch0226

      I really like what you’re going, keep it up!!!!

    • http://twitter.com/vulkanika Vulkanika

      Alex, I am loving your insightful recaps. Finally someone who tells it like it is. You go girl and keep it coming. 

    • http://www.facebook.com/dtannehill Dalton Tannehill

      I hope Alex is getting paid for these recaps. otherwise she really needs to let go of this show and move on with her life!

      • http://twitter.com/mccordalex Alex McCord

        Yes, and the RumorFix team are great to work for.  The idea is similar to the sports shows that hire ex-players to comment on the games.

    • Sheilaback

      Great work Alex.  Just one thing, when you are filming in front of a painting, the light facing you shines off the gloss finish.  Its best to bounce the light off the wall just to the side or above.  Apart from my pedantic rave, I look forward to what you have to say every week.

    • tracey mullarkey

      go Alex love you

    • Str8gal37

      Great Vlog! Thanks for mentioning our Lynn. Aviva was being ridiculous. Jake was adorable.

    • http://twitter.com/curtisjunk Curtis Jensen

       Again I want to give Alex a big thank you for these great behind the scenes of reality TV production insights.   I don’t necessarily think that the plastic surgery vs. Soul Cycle thing was payed any more than simple placement of the scenes next to each other.  Nobody accused Sonja or Ramona of lying about where they were.  I do think Aviva was way over the top about her charity as though Sonja and Ramona hate the children and that’s why they didn’t go.  It is ultimately her responsibility to communicate her passion about a charity or cause, not for the rest of the world to just jump on board simply because she’s involved.  I felt like Aviva’s vitriolic outburst brought on Sonja’s clumsy defensiveness.

    • http://www.facebook.com/gerry.stitt Gerry Stitt

      Good detective work Nancy Drew. U are not the fool!!!!

    • stargirl737

      Hey Alex! Long time no see! You look great, and I like your presentation~you get to the point. And having an insider’s view on what is really going on is priceless. I can’t believe there’s a ferry to St.Barth’s and no one is mentioning this to poor Aviva! At what cost ratings? I love how you did the timeline with the watches; very Nancy Drew of you ;) Did you know Ramona is using your video to absolve herself of any guilt the day of the charity event? yep, she tweeted it today with a link. But, did we watch the same video? I thought you were saying that she WAS at the Drs the day of the event, but with an appt. later in the day; event at 11am, Dr. at 1~1:30pm, so she could have gone, right? Maybe I haven’t had enough tea, but I think it’s funny she’s using your video to prove her point and it proves…not.
      Well, sorry this is so long, I’m excited to find your video blogs, or vlogs as the kids are sayin’ and definitely look forward to getting the skinny from you the next time you post! You’re awesome! Omg, flashback to that crazy bag o’ nuts in Morocco confronting you~”you’re not being authentic…” and the rest~Twilight Zone! How did you manage surrounded by that tsunami of insincerety, arrogance and madness…? Go Alex! p.s Hope your boys and Simon are doing great :)  

      • http://twitter.com/mccordalex Alex McCord

        Thank you, and yes, Simon and the chums are great!

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1221637808 Charlie Kent

      Alex, you look AMAZING!!!!!!   Great recap, and thanks for acknowledging the loss, and the charity. 

    • Donna627lee

      Fantastic Vlog..the BESTEST out there..thanks for not giving into Bravo and keep on letting the viewers KNOW the real deal when it comes to these shows!

    • Dvann

      Alex, it really is a great thing you leaving the housewives… you look totally AMAZING!  I think leaving was a good thing as you don’t look stressed out anymore!  You are georgeous and thanks for the recap!
      Diana – Ohio

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1559553906 Kathleen Arbacheski Kondracki

      you look like youre reading does this come from reality, or is someone writing for you

      • http://twitter.com/mccordalex Alex McCord

        I write everything myself — I noticed too that I was looking at my notes a bit too much this week…

        • Guest

          Who cares! I love it! I love more than the show! I, like many others, wish you’d do it longer. 10 min? 15? 30? I’d watch you chat about the behind the scenes for a good 30 min! Each week!

      • http://twitter.com/_Nikki_Chikki ℵ¡кк¡_ℵᗩℜDᴜᴄᴄ¡

        She is probably just looking at notes to keep on track .. it’s allot to remember & to get it all on one take. Why , have you never re-recorded a voice greeting on your phone? .. it’s just about getting it right .  Honestly though, what is the big deal ?.. she did GREAT!  

    • maddie

      great blog as always Alex! and you are looking great!!!!

    • Harleyladym

      Just found this, wow I like it. I will definitely keep checking in. I knew the Producers did this kind of stuff but coming from an insider helps confirm.

    • Connie Dorothy

      Why aren’t you on GAA??? You are so much more fair at analayzing than Jill!!!

      • http://twitter.com/mccordalex Alex McCord

        Maybe they’ll ask me on one day — but I love working with RumorFix!

        • Andrew

          Let’s hope not, like you. Just love Jill more! RHONY needs you, Jill and Kelly back!! 

      • Amy

        what is “GAA” ??? also, does Alex/Simon have any plans on visiting the WWHL Clubhouse any time soon ?

    • jamie

      I didn’t think the show was trying to make it look Ramona and Sonja were at the dermatologist during Heather’s charity event. It was very clear to me those were two separate things at different times.

      • Guest

        That’s my thought as well. Ramona seemed surprised that Sonja wasn’t there either. But who knows. Just like Alex says, the producers seem to do the organizing. It’s not like a normal relationship where you call and invite a friend to a specific event.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1818765971 Acap Pestonit-Cabrera

      You are amazing Alex, LOVED IT! BTW you also look AMAZING! Miss you on the show but enjoy seeing you on Rumor Fix. From one Alex to another, xoxo. 

    • Javjones

      Hi Alex, you are a class act and head and shoulders above the fake Countess, she is so boring and affected DAHLING, Lol!!! I look forward to your recaps each week they are more enjoyable than all of the dissing that goes on that show. Looks like fireworks are coming up based on the previews for the trip to St. Bart’s. Not a fan of Heather, she just seems ANGRY all of the time. I think Ramona needs to forget the Pino, she acts crazy when she drinks. Makes me wonder if she ever watches herself on any of the episodes. Keep up the good work, you are very articulate, Rumor Fix is lucky to have you.

    • Anonymous

      I LOVE your blogs!  But I must have that necklace you are wearing!  Details, please!

    • Jeanne

      I understand what it’s like to have an old sickly dog and I love my 15 yr old Bichon very much too and won’t leave her if she’s having an issue.  BUT, Sonia’s reasoning is ridiculous!  Her dog is embarassed for peeing on the floor? Oh wait, then the story changed to peeing in the bed, but really, embarassed?  She couldn’t let one of her interns take the dog to the vet? She had one sleeping in the bed with her so she didn’t have to be disturbed by the sick dog.   Does anyone believe a vet would euthanize her dog without her permission or ask if she wanted to be present?  Then she says she can’t afford to give Aviva a check for her charity but can go to a plastic surgeon and to St Barts, and shopping and out to lunch etc.  Again, if you are so worried about your dog that you can’t leave for an hour for something important how do you justify going to St. Barts? And where is her actual child during all of this nonsense?  There is very little mention of her daughter in any but the first season. I understand protection of the kids during filming but Sonia seems to have a lot of free time on her hands that I as a mother never had.  Even more so,as a working mother, the kids come before playtime.  How does she have so much playtime?  What irresponsible, childish behavior she exhibits in general.  She really believes the world owes her a living.

    • Blehblehbleh

      the ferry to st barths is 20x worse than the plane.  it’s one of the worse boat rides ever.  ive taken it a couple times and people always get seasick on it

    • Pattikannar

      Alex… I always loved you on RHONY and am so happy to see you here. You are delightful, fun, and very intellegent.Oh no wonder they let you go at Bravo. I hope SOMEONE sees you and gives you a chance at  worthwhile exposure.   Have a wonderful summer….

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Misael-Maldonado/1047568584 Misael Maldonado

      I love Alex, They got rid of you, because you’re too smart. Always look forward to your blogs.

    • Stephen

      Alex why did you and Simon do Couples Therapy? Was it just to get more airtime or is your marriage really in trouble?

    • Anonymous

      My husband and I have been married going on 38 years next month.
      You don’t just get that far by accident.  No matter how great your marriage is a third impartial party may be able to hear what you both may miss in normal conversation with each other.  Yes, you may be able to finish each others’ thoughts at times but sometimes each may not really hear what is being said, i.e. the garbage can is getting full = plase take out the garbage.  He hears things differently sometimes than you want him to hear.  Sometimes therapy helps make a good marriage even better.

    • Imgiggin

      Great recap… Maybe put the cue cards near camera instead of off to the side… Other than that it was great!

    • Guest

      Alex, maybe Rumorfix and another news channel? Let’s compete! I never watch Jill.

      I respect you professionally as having been there and you know the drill but could you be off about the date? You are making sense as I’m writing this and they did send texts at the same time, but maybe the doc office scene is a different day? And their face peel/dog peeing problems were the same day? Does this make sense to anyone but me? I just think they are all about film time… The more the better.

    • Sunburstsgirl

      I wish people could understand that someone talking about their Dog is the same as someone talking about their child. I am not against you Alex, just explaining. For those of us that live alone especially, our Dogs are our kids. It has been proven that a human owner can create a chemical when they see their Dog that is normally created for their own children. In my case I could not physically have kids and my Dogs became my kids, it is a bond that is so strong it is hard to explain. I think that is what some people are not understanding when they say Sonja should not bring up her dog. Change the word Dog to her child, would you still make that comment? Just because a Dog is just a Dog to one person does not mean it is to others, especially those who live alone and have that bond with their Dog that someone with a spouse and/ or children could never understand.

      • Anonymous

        Really?  My little dog is like my child too and I am the one who is responsible for her safety, health and well being and I take that responsibility very seriously.  Sonja was just making up excuses, which makes fools out of all of us dog lovers. She has an intern sleep in her bed so she doesn’t have to be disturbed by a sick dog!  This same intern can take the dog to the vet.  We are talking about an hour of her time to devote to a very worthy charity.  She certainly had time to go to London and time to go to St Bart’s and the plastic surgeon, etc.  Where is her human child on her list of priorities?  She sure does get a lot of playtime for herself and some day her daughter will be either mortified by seeing her Mom making a fool of herself or (as children learn what they live) become just like her.  A user!  Sonja uses people to get what she wants.  Look what she did to Heather?  Heather is a very accomplised business woman and Sonja took advantage of her and her collegues and then had the audacity to insult them.  The fact that Heather was willing to help Sonja with this ridiculous toaster oven venture speaks volumes about Heather’s character. The fact that Sonja can only cook in a toaster oven just tells me she’s too lazy to cook for her family.

    • http://twitter.com/_Nikki_Chikki ℵ¡кк¡_ℵᗩℜDᴜᴄᴄ¡

      Really enjoyed your latest Vlog @rumorfix  @twitter-43627602:disqus ! Looking forward to one each week :)

    • Starrkitty

      I don’t even watch RHONY anymore, I just watch the previews and watch your video log..DONE!!!!, your view point is not only insightful, but very fair.. I have a bittersweet wish, I wish you were back on the show, but I am glad you aren’t..Thanks Alex

      • Starrkitty

        *blog* not log…

    • Leisha

      HELLO to my friends out there i am testifying about the good work of a man who help me it has been hell from the day my husband left me i am a woman with two kids my problem stated when the father of my kids travel i never help he was living but as at two weeks i did not set my eye on my husband i try calling but he was not taken my call some week he call me telling me that he has found love some where easy at first i never take to be serous but day after he came to the house to pick his things that was the time i notice that things is going bad i help he will come back but things was going bad day by day i needed to talk to someone about it so i went to his friend but there was no help so i give it up on him month later i met on the the internet a spell caster i never believe on this but i needed my men back so i gave the spell caster my problem at first i never trusted him so i was just doing it for doing sake but after three day my hasbond called me telling me that he his coming home i still do not believe but as at the six day the father to my kids came to the house asking me to for give him the spell work to said to my self from that day i was happy with my family thanks to the esango priest of (abamieghe)esango priest he his a great man you need to try him you can as well to tell him your problem so that he can be of help to you his content email is this  esangopriest@hotmail.com indeed you are a priest thank you for making my home a happy home again.  remember his email is esangopriest@hotmail.com

    • Anonymous

      Thanks, Posting on here makes me feel like I am being heard.  I have tried several times to post comments on the Bravo blogs sites and all my thoughts go into some kind of limbo but never in the comment section. Thanks Alex McCord!

    • Esunsoplolavida

      Alex, I grew to love you so much when you were on RHONY. You slowly but surely became the voice of reason throughout the madness and in my opinion were and still are the only housewife ever to say things as they are. I can’t tell you how much I love your recaps and the insightful information you give us viewers. I didn’t notice the time difference between the scenes of Ramonja and the clycling event. However, I did suspect some producing faults at hand because it did seem that it was not well known that it was a meaninful charity event, at least on Luann’s end.
      I miss you on the show, but I think you are much better off without it.

    • http://www.facebook.com/amber.lyons Amber Buckley Lyons

      Great summary and analysis as usual. thanks for the inside info and perspective, and you look FANTASTIC!

    • RH Superfan

      I just found this through a google search and I’m glad I did. I have always wanted to know more about the behind the scenes of the Real Housewives.

      Alex, isn’t it nice not to have to deal with these ladies anymore?

    • http://twitter.com/Serenasuna1 Serena Crawford

      alex ..you are fabulous..and intelligent and insightful.THANK YOU for this fascinating insight on RHONY which is a fascinating study in narcissism… and how the presence of a  camera  is inflammatory and causes to people to behave in this extraordinary way.

    • Jcldjter

      Alex, like your comments about the show, but you need to stopping looking at your copy all the time and look at the camera more.  It is quite noticable that you are reading.

    • guest

      alex, i love your fast speech, you don’t trip over your words. you should be on tv! so glad to have you here at least. :o )

    • Lollipop165

      This is my first time seeing you on this video blog. Miss you on RHONY! Thanks for mentioning Lynn, she’ll certainly be missed.

      You have a great voice for this type of thing, very natural and clear.  Just a word of advice and watch your eyes….. they wander (I’m assuming to a script) but still… I know Mrs. Alex McCord don’t need no script! :-) Thanks again for great insight into the series.

    • Patjack1956

      Alex, I look forward to your comments after each episode. You are always so articulate, and your Knowledge of the workings of the show offer us insight into exactly what’s going on. By the way, you look fabulous, I love your hairstyle. But I do miss you and wish you were still on the show.

    • Karen1941

      Hi Alex, miss you on the show and enjoy this blog.  Writing because I want to call BS on Aviva.

      “I just wanted
      someone to appreciate that I came down in spite of all my fears to be with
      them.”

      Ms Drescher seems
      to ‘use’ her weaknesses to manipulate other people and get her own way.  Anyone familiar with the show would know that
      it was a ‘girls’ vacation and how Ramona feels about that.  We’re sorry Ms Drescher has weaknesses, we all
      do.  But if she’s planning on using the
      cast to work out her problems then she’s making herself appear self-involved and
      petty.  After the trashy treatment of the
      girls by her father you’d think she’d be a little more grateful and caring
      about them instead of using her problems as an excuse for poor behavior – including
      the trashy mouth she seems to have inherited from her father.

    • Vrobinson

      I love love watching your comments on the show, great job Alex.

    • Bridie

      Being from the UK I’m so behind you lot in The USA. (I think.). I’ve only just found this newsgroup and I’m really excited about it! We’re on RHNJ (I think that’s the short way to say it). Third sries. We’re a bit bored with it. Not liking the new people at all.

    • Sherryhall29

      Alex so happy to have found your blog and insights into RHNY. On Rumorfix. Miss you and appreciate your honesty. I always loved your sincerity and was disgusted over how the other housewives seemed to try and take advantage of your good nature . Wishing you continued success!

    • Tamara

      HELLO to my friends out there i am testifying about the good work of a man

      who help me it has been hell from the day my husband left me i am a

      woman with two kids my problem stated when the father of my kids travel i

      never help he was living but as at two weeks i did not set my eye on my

      husband i try calling but he was not taken my call some week he call me

      telling me that he has found love some where easy at first i never take to be

      serous but day after he came to the house to pick his things that was the

      time i notice that things is going bad i help he will come back but things

      was going bad day by day i needed to talk to someone about it so i went to

      his friend but there was no help so i give it up on him month later i met on

      the the internet a spell caster i never believe on this but i needed my men

      back so i gave the spell caster my problem at first i never trusted him so i

      was just doing it for doing sake but after three day my husband called me

      telling me that he his coming home i still do. email him at: priestfredtemple@gmail.com

    • Ikukutempleofsolution

      Am so grateful to dr ikuku for what he has done for me and my family my wife left me and i also loosed my job,for good 2years i was so frustrated that i almost killed myself the little money i had i used it in casting spell but i fell in the hands of fake spell caster’s online.Until i came in contact with Dr ikuku.This Dr ikuku is a man who is not online to make money or add more pain to your pain.He is just here to help when i told him my problem,he just told me everything will be ok.That i should just give him 3days since i was casting 2spells i said ok and was putting my mind on him and to my notice Dr ikuku did not fail me on the 3rd my ex called me and said she was sorry.And i was also called in my office that i should resume work the next day that they will pay for all the damages they have caused to me am so happy all thanks to dr ikuku he is a man to trust and believe.You can contact him on is private mail ikukutempleofsolution@gmail.com or cell number +2348034458597

      Name:Ron Richard

      Country:Usa

    • Pegramqueen

      I miss you Alex!