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Alex McCord To Aviva Drescher “Grow Up, You Are Paid To Cage Fight”

Posted on September 18th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
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Monday night’s episode of Real Housewives of New York dealt with the fall out from the St. Barths vacation and RumorFix’s Housewives’ correspondent Alex McCord says LuAnn De Lesseps was trying to prove “what happened in St. Barths stays in St. Barths.”

LuAnn, who appeared to have a fling with a Johnny Depp look-a-like on the Caribbean island, was acting as if nothing happened during the St. Barths Debrief episode by having sex with her boyfriend, Jacques Azoulay, in the kitchen.

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Alex tells us she loved the scene with Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson getting drunk and making out at a gay bar. She goes on to say “We need more of that and less of the fighting.”

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In regards to crazy Aviva Drescher, who just cannot let the whole vacation fiasco go and talks about it incessantly, Aviva brought up the “b word” –  bullied.

Alex says, “Oh Aviva, when you sign up to be on a TV show where you are paid to engage in cage fighting with other adult females you do not get to use the term bullied, grow up!!!”

Alex thinks the Housewife who shines on this episode was Sonja Morgan. “Sonja brought real problems to the party, she is about to meet her ex who she has not seen in six years and she needs to deal with her settlement issues,” which we here at RumorFix agree is definitely the new juiciest storyline that we absolutely cannot wait to see what happens next week.

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    • Jillian

      Good Job Sonja, loved it when you told Aviva you didn’t care how she feels and you are over her.  You are right with the things she said, what else is she harboring in her slime filled head. I also can’t stand the C You Next Tuesday LuAnn and Heather, they seem to enjoy attempting to hurt others especially Ramona.   Ramona is the most fun along with Sonja and the only reason most of us continued to watch the program after Alex McCord and family was not asked to return to RHNY.   Aviva is turning more and more into a nutjob, ranting and raving about me, me, me.

    • Jillian

      Alex, enjoyed all your comments and you are perfect and I wish you would address all the other Housewife Shows for RumorFix. 

      • Amykimm

        I agree ! I hope you stays on for all of the Seasons/Locations ! but… Where is the video this week ??

        • Amykimm

          P.s. the “link” to the supposed video keeps going to a Kim Kardshian gossip piece ! 

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

            Guys, it appears that the first piece is an ad — it goes into the RHONY video next.  Hang in there! xx

            • Anna

               Alex, you’re great at this!

      • Dougdenslowe

        I’ve been posting for weeks saying you should be doing ALL THE HOUSEWIVES SHOWS!
        Please make it happen!

    • NRO

      I, too, felt like Aviva is channeling Kelly – they even look somewhat alike (tall, horse- faced, long-legged, fading former models who bring up their education a lot). I enjoy Ramonja , but last night tried to truly listen to what Aviva was complaining about, and hear “her side”. There really is no side – she just rants and raves and appears unbalanced.

      Shame on her for pulling the “bully” card! That is insulting to those who truly have been bullied and the truth is, HER own behavior is leaning in that direction.

      Andy Cohen, I know you or your staff read this – please dump Aviva next season!

      And why is animal-hating/fur-wearing Carole so down on RamonJa’s partying, anyway? I mean she is dating a rock star, is she not?  What exactly does she think Russ does after a concert?

      • NRO

         Oh! We all forgot the closest comparison to Kelly – the Holier Than Thou:  “you’re down here, and I’m up here”, which seems to be Aviva’s mantra – ” I went to law school, I went to Vassar, I speak several languages….” / “you’re white trash, you’re disgusting…..”

        Looking at the bravo preview clips for next week – Aviva is the proverbial dog with a bone, she is maniacal & unrelenting in her criticism of Ramona! How many weeks do we viewers have to endure this?

    • Anonymous

      Nice Job Alex, you seen the same things I did in this episode. I wish one of them would have just told Aviva to get over it and let it go already. Im so over her and her issues. I seriously think she wanted a medal or trophy for going to St Barths. Can someone tell her she is not the first person to get on a plane with a phobia? She isnt special. 

    • Pam Dryburgh

      My favorite part of he episode was Heather and Carole at the gay bar.  At least they were just having fun.  Sonja at that time (and guessing still) was going through some really rough stuff in her personal life and she shared some of it with the audience.  That takes a ton of guts to do.  Doesn’t excuse the downward spiral she is taking with her drinking though.  Sonja will land on her feet and then some I suspect.  Once she realizes how strong she is she will make it through and be better than ever…..keeping my fingers crossed for her.

    • stargirl737

      Hey Alex, I love this RumorFix forum for you! You know the secret/production underbelly, as well as, “you’ve been there, you’ve done that.” For uber-fans, it’s super-cool. I know! How crazy is Aviva!? Everyone bringing up that batshitcrazy person KKB, uugghh, anyway, great wrap-up.I love how you took Sonja’s side~me too. She is being SO honest on the show, letting all her truth be told~goodness I feel for her and hope everything turns out. And the Pehyam~how do you spell it? moment with the unflinching Carole was awesome! I totally agree, more shots in gay bars, less self-righteous coo-coos stuck on repeat. Best to you and yours Alex, Xxx 

    • Buttercup

      • Agree. Aviva is on a self righteous run within her own microcosm. Judgement which makes it clear how high she holds herself above anyone else. Sonja may be a “party girl” but that woman speaks the truth. I’d rather have someone fun around that someone who is constantly self involved and telling people how they should “behave”. Please. 

    • mg

      “making out in a gay bar”? i didn’t see that….i saw flirting and fun….but come on…

      • Lovescooterpies

        Yes they did..I saw the episode..They lip locked..

        • BonBon

          No liplock. A mere kiss on the lips, friend style.
          I was also curious abut your (Alex’s) take on the pink cigarette. In self righteous fashion, Aviva told Carole that if she smoked, it would change their relationship.Once again, Aviva was relentless in her criticism of one of her castmates.

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

            It was really judgmental — as a non-smoker who has been around smokers my whole life, I know that nagging and judging is never, ever, ever going to make them quit.  They have to want to.

    • Wendyu_lmt

      I’m so over Aviva! I think she’s boring & just blah..enough already! I’m so sick of hearing her complain about how she wasn’t welcomed with a red carpet and how the girls didn’t run to Reid and kiss his feet for bringing Aviva to them. RHONY will get very boring if we keep dwelling on Aviva.

    • sarah

      My favorite this week was Heather! Although she and Carole didn’t call out Aviva when she was trashing Ramona, she DID later in the most polite way, let Aviva know that she needs to let it go!!. I’ve been on the fence about Heather, but she seems so cool, and she doesn’t pass broad sweeping judgment on the other women. Classy! And even though she had issues with both Ramona and Sonja early on she moved on and doesn’t constantly belittle them. Seriously, Sonja is dealing with real life serious issues that are all out there for everyone to digest..that’s tough. The scene with the Sonja and Ramona in bed was quite endearing. Ramona is a good friend and person Yes, the may have out partied everyone in St. Barth’s..but don’t get it twisted, she’s a good egg. Looking forward to seeing more of Heather!! And, much less of Aviva.

    • http://www.EverBeautiful.com/ Melody

      I love your RHONY recaps. They are brilliant and fun and, from them, I have several “aha!” moments. I agree. Sonja shone in this episode while Aviva sunk deeper into her self-pitying hole. It’s a shame too, since Aviva is an articulate woman with a potentially interesting story line – that of having to deal with the physical and psychological fallout from a traumatic childhood accident. Her insecurities stand in the way of her strengths – and she lost her way with the women early on, imo. I adore Carol who is effortlessly cool and so intelligent. She’s fun to watch as is Heather, who’s also a smart cookie. (And I love her big beautiful smile, even if Ramona does not!) I do wish that Bravo had kept you on the show and ditched the Countess whose pregnancy story seems to be a manipulative pitch to curry favor with viewers. LuAnn is totally lost this season. She doesn’t fit in with Ramonja or the new women and, without a partner in crime, a la Jill Zarin, she is simply a bore, whether or not she slept with Tomas. I have a question that I hope you’ll answer … On several reality shows, NY Housewives and others in the franchise, I’ve noticed that sometimes when one person is having a conversation with another, the person who is listening seems to be mouthing the words of the person who is speaking, making it look as if the convos are scripted. I’d love your comment on this. Thanks Alex. Love your recaps and I miss your presence on RHONY.

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

        I’ve never noticed the mouthing thing — on which franchise did you notice it?  NY?

        • http://www.EverBeautiful.com/ Melody

          It was particularly noticeable on one of the RHONJ episodes – the one when Theresa was explaining to Joe about beautiful, little Gia’s need for her first bra. Theresa mouthed Gia’s words as they were coming out of Gia’s mouth. And, while it wasn’t as obvious, most recently, one of the husband’s on RHONY mouthed his wife’s response to a question during one of their dinners. (But, of course, now I can’t remember if it was Mario or Aviva’s husband. But I believe it was one or the other. Again, not as noticeable.) I watched the NJ ep with friends and pointed this out. We rewound the episode again and again, but there it was – Theresa mouthing Gia’s words.  And, by the way, wow! Thanks for responding. I think you’re terrific. And beautiful – I’ve seen you in person at various fashion shows during various NY Fashion Weeks and you are truly gorgeous. – Melody

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

            Ahhh — gotcha.  It’s totally understandable that a HW might coach a child or a husband — a hubby might not be as up-to-the-moment on the drama and needs talking points form his wife.  Kids notoriously get nervous or ramble when reality cameras are around, and if a scene has been set up to showcase a child, a stage mom who wants her child to come across well might coach.  Think test prep, reality TV-style…

            • http://www.EverBeautiful.com/ Melody

              Got it. (I think I’ve been guilty of the stage mom thing myself.) Thanks for your response. 

    • Guest

      Hey Alex.

      I always enjoying watching your commentary of the show! I do have a question for you that I don’t know if you’ll be able to address. I’m taking a class on substance abuse, and I do notice that some of the drinking on the show would lead viewers to believe that, at the minimum, some of the housewives do drink at a level that would be considered hazardous drinking, if not alcohol abuse. Part of what we have learned is that these issues should be addressed to the person rather than sitting back and watching them drink their lives away. It seems like a lot of the ladies tolerate the drunkenness (which we seem to see on every episode) rather than confronting the problem. Of course, maybe they do confront them when the cameras aren’t rolling. What are your thoughts/opinions on this? Substance abuse (in any form) can be a very dangerous thing and can certainly send the wrong message in showing how we cope with our problems.

      Thanks!

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

        It’s very difficult to pass judgment on someone else’s alcohol intake, particularly because most cast members whether friend or foe, are aware of how damning the label of substance abuser is.  If you wind up watching my new show with Simon (Couples Therapy, VH1 starting 10/3) you’ll see something different as that set was dry.  Take alcohol out of it, and you still get crazy drama…

        • Guest

          Thank you so much for your response!!

    • Anonymous

      Aviva’s personality is not the right fit for reality tv. She’s one of those women who have no idea that we plebs are laughing at her false sense of superiority. Best thing for her is to fade away and focus on more important things like shopping for coordinating blazers for her husband, and plotting ways to buy her kids into St. Paul’s or Exeter.

    • Ahkhgug

      Good Job Alex, right on point !

    • http://profile.yahoo.com/O3HTTQM66WGJMB2YZM6JVGP2Y4 Rose Marina

      Awesome job as usual. Thanks alex :) :)

    • Murielle

      Not able to watch the show yet I don’t miss a moment of Alex’s show. You make it very clear and point out many things. Alex I would love to know two things. When you and Simon were on HNY you went through show after show defending your love to spend your time together. Now Aviva needs her husband or she can’t do many things. I believe they are in love but she does need him, for lack of a better word, as her crutch, as unfortunate as it is she misses out on things. Does it bother you that because of necessity on her part, their togetherness is or was OK but not with you and Simon?

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

        I don’t draw any similarities between Aviva and myself.  I know that I wanted Simon around because I liked him, not because I couldn’t navigate an evening or trip without him.  Once the ladies got the distinction, it wasn’t a problem.

        • karen1941

          Great reply, Alex, and completely reveals Aviva for what she is.  When she walked, not crawled or staggered, off the plane, her first comment was a negative slur on her upcoming meeting with Ramona and Sonja.  She was ready for and salivating for the encounter.  Ms Drescher may have a great, though unused, education, but you are intelligent.

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08288674261802035973 Bryan

      No more video reviews from Alex!?!?!?!?

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

        Looks like there’s a 30 or 45 second teaser of other RF content, then it goes into the RHONY video.

        • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08288674261802035973 Bryan

           Aha found it, thanks, do you think the mayhem of Jersey is set up the same way they did it when you were on NYC?

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

            Yes, definitely.  In the early years we all commiserated a lot.

    • Jelaine1227

      Aviva!!!!!!!! i could screeeeem! she just will not let it go…i can honestly say i do not enjoy her on this season of NYHW,she is judgemental, mean spirited,and smug and how dare her call anybody white trash. she is a troublemaker.  i just can’t take much more of this drama queen.
       

    • Laura10801

      Is it just me, or is Alex’s video not up?  I look forward to viewing her commentary every week.

      • Laura10801

         Nevermind, it took a few promos but I finally go there.

    • Guest

      Where is Alex’s video?

    • http://www.facebook.com/richardayoub Richard Ayoub

      The video problem should be fixed. Thanks for hanging in there folks!

    • Anonymous

      Excellent recap! I totally agree that Sonja (with Heather a close second) stole the episode. I wanted to know which of the housewives, particularly Aviva, you think will be asked to return. I’m really curious about your take since you know Bravo and what they are looking for so intimately.

    • KristaB

      Alex, why don’t you become a TV producer?

    • Auby64

      OK, let me get this straight.  Adiva calls Romonja white trash.  This coming from a woman whose father said he’d do her if she wasn’t his daughter, paws any woman he meets, talks about sex incessantly, and constantly makes sexually loaded comments.  Hmmm what an aristocratic family miss A-Diva comes from. 

      • karen1941

        Agree, Auby64, A-diva’s father is a ‘character’ because of his sexual activity and constant nasty comments, but Sonja is a ‘white trash,’ ‘trailer turd’ on a
        ‘downward spiral’ for having an active sex life.  A-diva is a intolerant, sexist as are George and Reid.

    • NYC_Reader

      Alex great blog! Look forward to your comments each week- many thanks!!!!

    • Hermanmunsterinacocktaildress

      funny alex ..
      accusing others of what YOU did …
      your hyperventilating at the resort when jillsy walked in is a great example ..
      your bi-polar breakdown confronting lulu …
      get real hon’ …review some footage of yourself …

      • Margie

         If you don’t enjoy the videos, just don’t watch. Certainly, don’t waste your precious time making ugly comments.

    • LDN

      I know I am alone in not getting on Aviva’s case.  I am very certain that assurances were made to Aviva by Ramona  - encouraging her to come, saying she will be sensitive and kind etc and then Ramona’s actions betrayed her words. It is obvious that attempts were made by Ramona and Sonja to make Aviva feel unwelcome/create drama where there was no real need. Does anyone at least concede this? Are we so quick to forget that Sonja admitted that “bitchy” things were said and then Ramona started making fun of Aviva’s condition screaming “take a zanex”, “look at you you’re anxious right now” – this was ALL because she was caught out…with Luanne revealing what was REALLY said prior to Aviva’s arrival. I agree that Aviva is banging on about it BUT Sonja and Ramona are trying to rewrite history. They know what they did – or rather tried to do. What is so shocking to us all is that one woman – is demolishing both of them and we haven’t really seen this before. I will never understanding people rushing to Ramona’s defence, as a long time viewer it is obvious that her track record is terrible. She is a crazy mean selfish drunk – If you look at the interviews I would say Heather and Carole would agree. Sorry just channeling my inner Ramona “I’m not afraid to say what everyone else is thinking” – please. PS Alex – Aviva is not Kelly….she hasn’t even mentioned jelly beans yet. I am looking forward to the reunion though…..thanks for the commentary. : )

      • http://twitter.com/Shirking_Violet Shirking Violet

         No, I wouldn’t concede that at all. Aviva acts as though she is the Miss Center of the Universe, with her phobias and her prosthesis and her endless neuroses, her obvious martyr complex chief among them. Neither Ramona or Sonja actually asked Reid to leave, and yet Aviva acted as though they’d both spit in her husband’s face. Why should anyone bow and scrape to Queen A-diva, simply because she showed up late to a posh vacation spot that most people would LOVE to visit? With all the REAL suffering in the world today, this woman expects a brass band and a Presidential commendation for dragging her spoiled ass to St. Barth’s? I don’t think so!

    • ALK

      Please, please, I beg you to do this for all of the Housewife shows.  It is clearly a made for TV production, but so much better to watch when you commentate!

      • Dougdenslowe

        This is a recurring subject on these Comments!Alex,can you hear us?

    • Elissa Goldman

      When is Sonja’s toaster coming out?

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

        I don’t know, but that’s a fair question to ask her.

    • Flora

      Alex:  I love your recap of the RHWONY S5.  Bravo may not be happy you are sharing “the tricks of the trade”, but everyone else thinks your video is fab.  Cuddos for thinking of it.  I have always wondered:  who pays for vacations, how do the phone calls work, do the producers stay out of the story line.  Bravo needs to wake up – you make me watch the show in a different light and instead of being horrified, I just laugh!  Good luck in all your indevors

    • Megalana

      Alex, haha no one wants to spend that much time on Wikipedia. Love it! :) And kudos a different room! :) Next week, put several different things behind you just for fun! :)

    • Mmurillo

      I can’t stand Alex! So glad she’s not on the show anymore.

      • Datedoll

        Then why are you watching her video blog?

    • karen1941

      I usually post immediately following the show and then my comments and questions disappear.
      What is the procedure?

    • nikki

      Hi Alex — I asked this question on a previous post, but I can’t find it now so I don’t know if you ever responded. I was just wondering if you could say if the housewives are forced to write their own blogs that come out after each episode. While some seem like they write their own (like Carole.. she writes at least 5 pages each time and is always funny in them too) others sound like a publicist is writing them. Please respond if you’re allowed to speak on this, I’m really curious to know!!! By the way, great video this week! Keep ‘em coming. 

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

        Hi Nikki, cast are strongly encouraged to write blogs for each episode, however it doesn’t matter to the network who writes them.  Some people write their own, and some never do.

    • Candy

      Another great recap!  I miss your presence on the show terribly. Thanks for exposing Aviva’s lame attempt to redefine the pejorative WT.  Lack of moral character indeed.  We all know what it means and why she employed it.  I have no problem if Ramonja’s behavior bothers her, but just admit you find them crass and vulgar, which I suppose is why she used the shorthand term  WT. It may be an ugly descriptor but I think nowadays it refers less to socioeconomic status and more to crude, boorish behavior. As typified by her father. I don’t think she would be backpedalling if she called Honey Boo Boo’s family WT (and frankly with the flatulation displays so would I, with no reflection on their financial status), so it is terribly elitist to  deny its meaning with respect to Ramonja.  As if suggesting they are poor is the worst insult possible! 

    • Sarah

      I’m with you.  These “housewife shows” are too much about fighting. (Where are the housewives, btw?  A good many aren’t even married)  We want to see DRAMA not pointless spats over contrived situations.  Ugh.  It you would take out the “troublemakers” in these shows like Ramona Singer and Teresa Guidice, you might have an interesting, thought provoking show.  Right now, the ONLY redeeming thing to these shows are 1. Your blog (excellent by the way) and 3: Carole Radziwill’s blog.  That’s it.  Nothing else.

    • Sarah

      oops, and 2: Anything Manzo :)

    • http://twitter.com/cynthia97934931 cynthia taylor

      So glad to have found your video’s. Love to hear your thoughts on the RHNY.  I am not sure how I feel about Heather. Please share your thoughts. Miss you and Simon this season.

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

      I, too have noticed how the new housewives never confront but will express in interviews their true feelings about the others behind their backs, grow a pair, indeed. Loved the whiskey-tango, now do you know the f-word? I bet you do.

    • Mike in SF

       Alex, thanks for your analysis of each episode – having been a fan of the show for quite a while now, it’s so fresh how you bring a different view to each episode and remind us that this is all still a show. Your experience and intelligence from past seasons really show…keep it up and thanks again!

    • Mgna_s

      Alex, great job on these past couple of videos referring to Aviva’s attacks and all-out selfishness.  You do an excellent job and are really animated and fun to watch.  I love the way you express yourself in these and the fun you seem to have communicating with your audience.

    • Kmulkie

      Love your Alex, I really miss you on the show, but getting to listen to your recap every week is kind of better!!  You were spot on with Aviva and Sonja.  Did you hear anything about yesterday’s Reunion taping?  So want to see what went down.  I wish they would show like a live feed of it that would be fun or disgusting depending on what fight they are on. Lol!!

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

        I did speak (to those whom you’d expect me to speak to) after the reunion taping.  It should be fun to watch!

    • Elizabeth

      Aviva needs to grow up or go byebye.  The only WT I see is her!!!  Good job Alex!!

    • Megalana

      Alex, where do you officially stand on the LuAnn/Tomas thing. I am dying to know.

    • Genghisthong

      anyone with the self-confidence of Alex to believe she’s good-looking, believe she’s married to a straight man, and believe her kids will be ok growing up with those names…can I get me some of that delusion?

      • Mary

         You’re obviously already deluded. You don’t need any more.

    • Elizabeth

      Alex, I know this is about NY, and I don’t know if you even watch NJ, but I would LOVE your thoughts and insight into what’s happening on the NJ season finale.  Particularly whether it’s possible Bravo set that entire “Angelo” “strippergate” thing in motion.  it seemed painfully scripted and he was even miked.  do you have any insight into what may be going on? please?

      • Anonymous

        I will tell you this….Teresa Giudice was setup by Bravo.
        Caroline Manzo  and gang are the most malicious people on earth.

    • Reasonable

      Hi Alex: 

       I wonder if you could shed light on the Housewives’ confessional moments. We know that the castmates make comments in the future, longer after the episode was filmed.  What I think happens is:  a producer reminds (or even shows a clip) the Housewife of the scene/event/argument-if-you-will, then asks a leading question, such as “What were you thinking when _______________ said/did that?”  Then the Housewife probably makes a comment of a few sentences to even a brief discussion, but the producers pick out the sound bite which will be most entertaining or controversial.

      What is the actual version?  The blogs have everyone getting heated up over what a castmate said in the episode or confessional, not taking into consideration that it may be out of context.

      Thanks!  Looking forward to the show with you and Simon! Hugs..

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

        Yes, that’s basically it — however there are no clips shown.  Which leaves plenty of room for the interviewer to put their own spin on what really happened.  When you film so much, how do you remember exactly what someone said two months ago?  You don’t…exactly…which equals drama.

    • Sdv1971

      Hi Alex, interesting point that if the newbies want to stay HWs they have to confront each other and not speak to the camera later.  You always seemed way too polite to do that.  Was that something you were pushed hard into doing? You didnt seem to do it in the 1st season and when you did in other seasons you looked very uncomfortable (understandably!). BTW- I really enjoy you on this side of the camera and think you should be doing it for other shows!

      • Dougdenslowe

        I second the motion!!!

    • http://twitter.com/TNTreality TNT Reality

      Alex, you’re brilliant at this! “Oh Aviva, three strikes and you’re Kelly.” Best line ever. I totally agree with you about Sonja. The way she handled Aviva during their sit down at the restaurant was flawless and left Aviva to use her many and varied degrees to say how sad she was for Sonja. Pathetic.

    • Lsdblbe

      love your comments..miss you guys on the show…why are these new people here?

    • Mary

      I like your new digs here! Can’t wait until you Vlog about couples therapy (at least I hope you do) with that very strage couple – Stodden and her “old man..” That should be hilarious.

      I don’t think Aviva is very interesting or likeable, so I don’t see her sticking around. I wouldn’t be surprised if she quit. She looks like she is in over her head. 

      • Anonymous

        Aviva makes me laugh…when she says:”I am a lawyer”…”I know several languages…I have a master”.
        This lady needs help….she’s very angry…..

    • Goffbert

      Alex glad to see you out there again. You Nd Simon really were the sincerest.
      Miss you,ll…

    • Jill Marie

      Love you, hope the other housewives saw this clip.  Please come back, please!

    • Anonymous

             Alex, You are a sweetheart.  This is your calling.  You are on the money.  Ramona is a hoot.  Sonja is so sweet. Aviva is funny when she is angry,  Ramona and Sonja make the show.  Can’t wait to see what happens next..
              Your family is great! And Simon is a gem.

    • Anonymous

      We all miss you Alex….
      you were the gracious one on the show.
      Aviva is an arrogant,angry,malicious lady.
      I think maybe it has a lot to do with her perverted father George.
      This old man makes the jewish elderly ”look so bad”.

    • http://profile.yahoo.com/HSWDGZNTHZKMVSU2BXNQ6CMYTQ Nadia

      Alex, I really like your commentary. You seem a little nervous but you speak like a professional. I think you will become more comfortable over time. The more neutral you are, the better because the show definitely brought out some not so nice features. This is a great role for you. I wish you great success.

    • http://profile.yahoo.com/PPD7ACBAAHX4NDHKTE6B4PFUJI Take our Country back

      If Ramona or Sonja had sex in the kitchen (like LuAnne did) they would be “trailer trash”, if Ramona and Sonja got drunk and made out in any bar (like Carole and Heather) they would be “trailer trash”, if Mario would have shown up at Aviva’s “girls only” event, he would have been, you  got it “trailer trash”.  Aviva, focus on keeping Reid in your life, not what the other ladies are doing, and please, keep that fame leech of a father of yours off the show.  He is disgusting, and if he were a “friend” to your mother…..well, you know where I’m going…you can’t ask people (Ramona) to be responsible for other people’s choices.

    • bravojunquie

      I really enjoy your weekly recaps, Alex.  Aviva needs to go.  I quit watching for a season because I coulnd’t stand Kelly, now Aviva!  She is obsessed with Ramona and Sonja.  I think the lady doth protest too much!

    • karen1941

      Hi Alex. I notice that A-diva has borrowed your ‘cage fighting’ analogy, of course, she renames it: modern day gladiator fighting. Now, it’s not her fault but the expected group behavior therefore, everyone’s fault. She has managed to become the most disliked RHONY more quickly than any housewife before her with her constant, patronizing excuses for poor behavior. A-diva’s behavior is usually caused by a vast gulf between the perceived self and the real self which causes the crucial need for her strident defense mechanisms and pity poor me excuses. She bravely (the good sport) agrees to walk the runway in a fashion show and then whines the whole time because she expects all kinds of exceptions to be made for her. Luckily it wasn’t a Ramona show or fur would have flown. Get a grip lady or kick back with one of Carole’s pink cigarettes.

    • karen1941

      One question?  When will we start holding Bravo responsible for JOKES? about incest, about an old pervert rubbing himself on houseguests, cracks about a black A-diva resembling his young, black girlfriend.  About A-diva sending her perverted father to a benefit for abused women where he rudely grabs Ramona and forces her to talk with him and then lies about giving thousands to the charity.  This has all gone way past funny and is offensive Bravo.  You are using disgusting bigoted thinking to attract an audience which is long over those outdated slurs. You are responsible for what you broadcast!

    • karen1941

      Wow!!!!!  Alex please tell me it isn’t so – Bethenny Frankel recommended A-diva for RHONY?

    • karen1941

      Current episode is just more delusional A-diva.  I dropped RHONY the last season Mean Girl Jill was there, now I will stop watching until the Erskine Caldwell family:  A-diva, George, Reid et al are long gone.   I’ll miss Ramona and Sonja, as I miss Alex and Simon but enough is enough.  They are definetly trash.  Incest isn’t funny and rubbing your erection on a bystander isn’t funny.
      Sending your father to do your dirty work and destroy a party is vicious and manipulative – something A-diva caused, not Ramona.   She either thinks we are all stupid or that her delusions are real.  A masters in french and a degree in law are ‘nice’ student accomplishments but sweetie you are not a lawyer or a master – you’re mad!!!  Evil Lady MacBeth and the three witches all rolled into one.  Your ratiionalizations may satisfy you but they are thinly veiled evil to cover your macinations to most of us.  Enough venom, enough forked tongue.  Night, night Lady MacBeth. 

    • tori1961

      O.k. Alex you go girl, Sure miss you and this Aviva is nuttier than Kelly ever was! I’m so sick of her and all her can’t go up, can’t go down! Can’t get on an elavator, can’t go underground. Reed what are u doing with this emotional cripple, Has nothing to do with her leg, How many upper middle class women would love to have a leg period let alone one for heels, sandels, Get a Grip Kelly I mean Aviva!!!!!!!!!!  

    • Anonymous

      Aviva’s disgusting dad Whorge reminds me of the big dentured puppet a pediadontist uses when demonstrating procedures. Except the puppet has manners and Whorge is just a nasty dirty old man!

      • Cher

        Aviva thinks her father is hilarious and he’s just a character. What planet was she raised to accept deviant behavior from a parent. This George person thinks his money will deflect on his disgusting mouth and no one will notice his terrible face lift, bad hair plugs,and horse teeth. May his poor deceased wife try to get peace while her neurotic daughter and slimy husband give WT new meaning.

    • Dcooper435

      Again, just want to add for the record that the vulgar sexual behavior and language Aviva’s father subjects viewers to, is much worse than the bad behavior she lectures Ramona & Sonja on. How can she school Sonja on allegedly hooking up with a man in St Barths, when her father tries to hook up with everyone. How can u refer to anyone as “trailer trash” when your own father behaves in such a deplorable manner? Seems to me the rules are different when Aviva talks about her own family.

    • Lisa Moir

      OH GOD MAKE HER SHUT UP!!! Was so glad she (Alex) had not been cast in the new RHONY!  Now They are on Couples therapy?  Is Simon gonna walk out of a closet?  Don’t even talk about Aviv’a Elitist ways…Not that I am a fan of hers either.  But really Alex? You and Simon ooze ELITEST!  Go AWAY!

    • Anne

      Alex you have stooped to the lowest leve by going on that couples therapy show. Try to salvage some of your professionalism.

    • Robin

      Love you Alex, as usual you nailed it! We really need you back on the show, you are missed and these ladies are crazy! xx