So it’s the morning of the March For Marriage Equality and Sonja had suggested that the four confirmed participants from “their group” AKA the housewives, get ready at her house. This had been quite an eventful morning as after Alex left to go to Sonja’s I got a call advising me that something had happened overnight and that there was a change in the march program. I didn’t find out the full facts until later.
Basically, for whatever reason it seemed that Sonja had decided the night before the march, yes the night before, that she wanted more than just to be a speaker and so had called up the march organizers demanding that she be given a platform greater than anyone else in “their group”.
If you don’t believe me, then please take a look at this march flyer, which is still live on Marriage Equality New York’s website. Here it lists the people participating as speakers, performers and committee members. Note, that both Alex & Sonja are listed as speakers as well as committee members, and that Jill is listed for being on the committee. Also there is no mention of there being a position of Grand Marshal for this March.
Frankly it was great that Marriage Equality had asked the housewives to participate but Sonja’s attempted hijack to make this her day was unseemly. We hear her explain to the housewives that it’s her day. Four times she tells them she’s Grand Marshal etc. Even if she’d felt the need/desire/ego to be ‘more important’ than anyone else in her group, the fact that she had ensured that Alex not speak seemed both petty and completely contradictory on a day highlighting equality.
Yes, LuAnn, Alex was taking “the thing” (that would be Marriage Equality) seriously as this wasn’t a march to “get down & dirty with gay friends” but a serious political rally to help bring awareness that a significant sector of the US population don’t have ‘equal protection’ under the 14th amendment. The Gay Pride parade (where they do have a Grand Marshal) is where you can get down & dirty if you so choose, but this was a civil rights march.
At the March when Alex asked Sonja about us hearing from the MENY organizers and that Sonja had insisted that she was the only one to speak and that no one else in “our group” could, Sonja’s initial response was “Yes, it’s about me” And frankly that says it all. For Sonja this was no longer about Marriage Equality but had morphed into Sonja’s Day. Frankly that was wrong and a shame. Then when she said “she had the documentation that they only invited her to speak” then I knew she was lying; either that or someone had sold her a fake bill of goods, and she’d never looked at the flyer that I linked to above.
Anyway after Alex & I realized that Sonja’s head had grown bigger than her heart and there was no appealing to her greater sense of good, we backed off, let her have her speech about Marrriage Equality (if that’s what it was – ‘Luurrrvvvve’??) and then marched off to Brooklyn.
I will gladly give Jill a shout-out here on having a change of heart, and to have headed back to Manhattan to join the march. And while she didn’t get to wear a wedding gown, she certainly blended in with many other women marching that day! :p
Between the two Marriage Equality scenes, we get a break from the tension, while we hear Howie recount his version of what had happened at the wedding the day before (Jennifer & Glenn’s seen in Episode 1). I’m not sure that this scene helped explained this ‘cigar incident’ any better but it was an opportunity to replay the face Carol pulled when she heard Ramona tell us the story yesterday.
Back at our house we were joined by two great gay couples we know & love. Rod & Lindel, who you might remember from the Season 2 Lost Footage episode with their adorable son Hugh, and Joe & Eddie who if you look closely are also seen in the later scene at Sonja’s house.
We see Jill & Alex talk about talking about their relationship and at it seems that Jill says she wants to make it work and Alex is certainly hesitant. I dare say Alex would have been even less hesitant if she had known how Jill was speaking about her 24 hours previously at the wedding.
I finally got to make an abbreviated version of the speech I had wanted to make earlier, and I love how Sonja’s talking head was edited in. No, Sonja I am not gay, I was playing with words; an Alex could be either Alexandra or Alexander, but fortunately for me I am straight and thus are afforded immigration rights.
Well that’s over…… or is it????????????????
Sonja arrives at Brian’s studio to see the portrait of her as a work in progress and let’s just say I too would have been a little aghast. The image on the canvas did look significantly older than Sonja is and looks. Brian’s got some work to do!
Luann joins Sonja for lunch and they discuss the wedding march which gives Sonja to call Alex & me as “Bridezilla and her man” and LuAnn to speak her ultimate in put downs “once you get to the top you have to be comfortable with whom you are and Alex isn’t…” I’m not sure what galls me the most with that one. Is LuAnn saying that she’s at the top and Alex has joined her or that Alex is at the top? LuAnn had already made a partial ‘CYA’ move earlier when she had said in a talking head that Sonja should have allowed others to speak, yet here she was seemingly going against. LuAnn, either you think Alex had a legitimate gripe or you don’t… which is it?
At the Gucci event not a lot happened, although it was an opportunity for both Alex & Sonja to separately bring Ramona up to speed on what had transpired. I am still not sure what Kelly was going on about when she said she was so happy that Ramona hadn’t invited her, but that Mr. Gucci had. If it was such a big deal to her then surely the least she could have done for Mr. Gucci was actually stay for dinner?
And if you don’t mind I am going to refrain from commenting on the triumvirate discussing trimming, be they eye hairs or hairs elsewhere.
And so to Sonja’s party showcasing Brian’s art. I had decided to stay home that night with the chums. This had been a mega week of filming with the wedding, the Marriage March, Peter Tunney, The Gucci event and now Sonja’s party, and while there had been one night off in there somewhere I wanted to be home with Francois & Johan.
Anyway Alex got there fairly early it looks like, and she & I had talked and although we had seen her at the Tunney & then Gucci events after the March, neither of those were places where the Marriage Equality fall out should have been discussed. And neither was this party. Alex walked in there with no intention of bringing it up and she didn’t. Sonja goes in straight off the bat, rehashing the March and all I can say is LOL when Sonja says “Simon? Is that your husband’s name?” Anyway Sonja has her say and as soon as Alex tries to state a few facts, she’s suddenly accused by Sonja of being rude. While the truth sometimes hurts, it rarely is rude. Once Sonja tried to deflect the facts and stated calling out ‘Rude, rude, rude’ the argument certainly descended into the sewer. Yes, Alex acted like a rabid rat, not backing down or forgiving for any of the mistruths Sonja was uttering. But Sonja’s accusation about Alex’s manners only came after Sonja brought up the March. It certainly would have been better if Alex had stated “what you are saying is not true. I didn’t come here tonight to rehash this, we can do that later.” And then walked out herself. However, in Reality TV like real life, we don’t get do overs but as long as it’s a lesson learned (and helped by the fact that she was in the right) it’s alright by me.
Later we got to see the portrait and if Sonja thought the work in progress she had seen looked 80 then it looks like he only shaved off 20 years. Sonja does look better than either.
So do we yet know who the Thug In A Cocktail Dress is?
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Although there are certain things Alex and you do that I do not agree with, in this particular episode you guys were treated extremely unfairly. Sonja starts to show her egoistic horrible self from this episode and onwards. I think it stems from psychological insecurities of being a no body who became a “somebody” due to the fact that she married into one of the worlds most corrupt banking families! Why does she still want to be known as a Morgan is beyond me!
I like the way Bravo deletes posters that criticize the ladies on their site. I used no profanity just my truthful thoughts. Bravo decided I was not on board with Jill/Luann or Kelly, so my posts didn’t appear. Guess I won’t be watching Bravo anymore.
Simon you are no worse than any of the other housewives…they talk about each other like dogs..lol …I do feel for Alex quite often…they all complain to her about her and when she tries to get one word in time after time they shush her or shut her down. I have seen that over and over…who does that? They start a fight and then end it? What kind of fair is that?
You all may be a little eccentric…but so what? There is nothing wrong with that…you are sure not boring by any chance! There is something a little more normal about you all than any of them…you live by your beliefs and your marriage seems very stable and your boys seem very happy! That says a lot! I respect that. I am sorry about the haters….some people are just jealous of everyone else’s success. If Alex was not model material then she would not be modeling…makes sense to me! And she is obviously modeling…who determines what face is perfect for modeling anyway? Crazy!
Jill puts down everybody and everything, from having no napkins to what time a party starts…I would never ever invite her to anything I had… She is clearly a miserable person and not happy with anything. I really liked her at first but now she’s just a total B….
LouAnn thinks very highly of herself more than makes us all comfortable but sometimes she makes sense…but her air is still a little too high for me..she can still be very snobby and arrogant…especially around Jill. Hopefully going thru a divorce and feeling rejection will be positive for her and she will be a more kinder down to earth person.
Kelly is so cute but just a complete airhead from another planet…bless her….I can’t even attempt to make sense of anything she says. I am like Bethany, I feel bad even talking about her because it is just pitiful.
Sonja…she’s so full of herself and it’s all about looks…and she over does the sexy thing too many times. I think she is sweet but give it up and move on…It’s like she is going thru a permanent mid life crisis…I really thought a lot of her till the March…she showed herself and her selfishness then. Talk about making a fool of ones self!
Ramona…she just cracks me up…I can never pin her down. You never know what you are gonna get with her. But at least she is woman enough to say she is sorry when she hurts someone’s feelings and really mean it. She is a mess and a joy to watch! I don’t think she deliberately tries just to stir up trouble like Jill. She is not miserable and seems very happy and self assured most of the time. I think she would be a hoot to hang around!
Alex seems very stable and very self assured, she is very poised and elegant above all the others. I am so glad she got some nerve and has put her foot down on taking so much flack…The others don’t like it…they want their punching bag back but no more! lol
I think you are hilarious…and you just keep on on keeping on no matter what they say…they don’t want you around because you tell it like it is! lol They don’t like to look in the mirror very much.
I sure miss Bethany! I am sure Alex does too!
Oh my God Simon! You are a grown up, or at least looking like it, but you most certainly don’t behave as one!
How can you sit and tweet mean things about other woman? I’m sorry, but I just think that is way to inappropriate.
I hope you’ll find some other way to get your 15 minutes in the spotlight, because taking advantage of other people by using them in your sentences is not YOU in the spotlight – that’s just you behaving ugly.
Best wishes to you, and your reach for the “stars”.
Simon, you and Alex are a joy to watch and learn from, as to how a truly supportive and successful relationship of ANY kind should be. Your detractors are simply individuals who have not yet discovered how to feel good about themselves without putting others down. Keep up the great loving and living with Alex and your fantastic chums, and being a true inspiration to those of us who are willing to keep learning, accepting and enjoying life and those who share the worlds with us.
Rblady,
You hit it RIGHT on the head ! I actually sent Alex a message on her blog saying the same thing, This whole ” New Alex ” is just an act and is so FAKE.
Some people are just NOT outspoken or confrontational and Alex IS one of those people who are NOT. You can tell by how uncomfortable she gets and breaks into hives when she actually confronts someone.
She was definately about to get the boot from the show because YES she was very boring and everyone was sick of her and her greasy, fat faced, chipmunk looking husband scraping their way to the top ( begging more like it).
I about puked last week when Alex was saying she was ” Blessed ” with good looks. OMG She looks like Skelator and Jill was right about her NOT having the face of a model, Whoever hired her as a model was just trying to piss of Jill Zarin because Alex is one Ugly woman with NO LIPS! Ughh
Anyway…. Simon, Quit the show, drag your wife off and hopefully she can start to act like herself again and you BOTH need to parent those little brats of yours ( Not their fault they are brats , 100% your and your trabby wife)
They are cute, I will give you that but I feel sorry for them when they get old enough to realize that their Mother changed her entire personality, life, morals just to be on TV.
Ughh those Hives creep me out. Watch how she always breaks out into them when she is trying to start an argument with someone….It’s called not being comfortable and being FAKE.
Please just Quit the show and crawl back under the rock you both came from.
I allowed your comment to be posted to highlight its absurdity. Please feel free to take a look at this editorial of Alex modeling in The Block Magazine as well as my 1st webisode for Bravo.
Yes, you’re entitled to your opinion but facts are facts and clearly Alex is very photogenic AND pretty and we have two well behaved boys who are loved and are not in the least bit bratty.
Dang, why so many haters and insulters? Act like adults. Most of you “commenters” are just as bad as the housewives arguing and name-calling. Chill out and be mature and respectful.
I think you and your wife are totally ODD! Your wife is ugly, as you are too. The march for equal marriage crap is WRONG! God said men w/ men is WRONG, what more do you need to prove to you it is wrong. You two are totally a joke.
Judge ye lest ye be judged also. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Is their one among us that is righteous? Love the sinner, hate the sin. Don’t have any children, one may be odd and you could not love an odd. Let us see a picture of you and provide feedback Shay.
What a big person you are writing hateful things that you know nothing about, to people you know nothing about besides what you see on TV. Keep your homophobic remarks on your christian coalition mind control blogs instead, this blog is about the NY housewifes. BTW: Simon and Alex I believe in my opinion (notice how I call it an opinion Shay) are very upstanding, caring people and I have very much respect for their family for standing up for a cause that is important to them, not just to get your picture in some magazine or something like it seemed like several of the other housewives did. Peace, Love, and Equality!
Gosh…how embarrassing…I am a Christian but not an ugly, judgmental and downright mean as the one above. What do you think you actually accomplish by telling a man his wife is ugly? Do you think your credibility and your beliefs about gay rights really mean anything after that? I read the bible and I know what it says…but I don’t go around slamming others and putting them down.
Alex was (and still) is a wanna be actress. She didn’t have the talent be successful in NYC and she still doesn’t (example: the crying/shaking ‘scene’ at crazy island last year.). I tolerated both of you better during the first season when you were admitted greasy social climbers. I don’t even remember Alex during season two and most likely the reason why she ‘found her voice’ during season 3 to stay on the show. I would have an inkling of admiration for your if you both quit the show and raised your boys properly.
rblady,
Hope you check out my webisodes that will debut tomorrow, April 21st on BravoTV.com These will heavily feature our boys and give you another opportunity to discuss how we raise them. Oh, and for a more in-depth look, feel free to check out our book “Little Kids Big City” and you can find more information, including reviews and links to buy it, at this page
Simon, it’s me again. 1, rbladay is no lady. 2, I realize from most of the critical and nasty comments her and on other blogs that mental illness is pervasive in our society.
To me this like that birther issue, it is hate, hate, hate, no matter what you say or what they see you doing, the underlying hatred in the comments say more about that person, and not abouy you or Alex. I imagine their are many women living in some sort of pain and when they see how you and Alex love and respect each other they just get mad. Our world would be a much better place if there were more people like you. Your kids will grow to be happy and love themselves because you and Alex are loving, and that is all that should matter and it no one elses business. We don’t know crap about rdlady, for all we know she could have horns and a tail.
The only thing I know is what I see on TV and I haven’t seen anything deplorable or despicable or mean-spirited in you or your wife. Personally, I believe that your wife is the only refined woman on the show.
Y’all just keep doing your good thing, and I support you with an open heart, you are what I call good people, your actions on TV have nothing but decent and respectful.
Simon it wasn’t fun watching Sonja undermine Alex every chance she could but some bad little part of me sure is enjoying Sonja’s back peddling/CYAs/stupid explantions. I read one of the housewives bloggers I follow and she wrote that Bravo keeps re-airing the episode and each time a new set of viewers get riled up over how she treated Alex and start another attack on her character. Well you really can’t attack her character because she doesn’t have any character, not in the sense that I learned from Rev. Dr. MLK. LOL. I love it.
Sonja is an idiot and I was embarrassed just watching her.
I thought your speech (what little we heard of it) was spot on and heartfelt. It reallly captured what the march was about. I completly understand what you were going for, and the fact that Sonya thought maybe you were “gay” because of it (not that it would matter if you were) just goes to show she missed the entire point on this one. I am not even taking sides I just think throughout the entire episode she came across in an unpleasant light. Just wanted to say that your speech was touching. I think you and Alex have a great love and friendship and it comes across in the way you look at each other, and talk to each other. Cheers to you both.
First of all I would like to thank both of you for all the work and support you’ve given to the gay community. It’s really unfortunate that because of other people’s ridiculous behavior, the Meny March wasn’t able to get proper coverage during the episode. I personally was really offended by the behavior and blatant disrespect that your cast mates displayed. It’s a shame that there seemed to be zero interest in the cause and it would have been a great opportunity to show people who may not agree or understand some insight.
People really dropped the ball on this.
Simon, my biggest regret from this episode is that the crowd did not get to hear your speech. It was thoughtful, honest and gut-wrenchingly true. I hope that you will be invited to attend other marriage equality events and deliver your speech there. We are fighting for our rights and I appreciate that you (and Alex too) regarded it with the seriousness it deserves.
I am so thankful for Alex’ link to your blog. Simon I can see some people have to control and manipulate everything. Sorry about the ‘solidarity’ march, but what would anyone expect from a politically uninformed person like Sonja. I am literally shocked–Sonja offered herself up as the ‘grand marshall’ when this was a really a march in solidarity with those whom because of the law do not enjoy the same freedoms.
I am so much like Alex you would not believe it..especially when it comes to expectations. I too expect people to ‘know’ better and am always shocked at the way people treat one another and the things they say behind your back.
Re: the pecking order and wrong crowd kinda of stuff. I am an African American and we are accustomed to being discriminated against, told where our place is or that we don’t belong. Believe me, when Jill and Luann direct those statements at Alex I see how prejudiced they are but do not see why unless it is this: Alex is kind and gentle, Alex really is the person we see on TV, Alex is thoughtful and considerate.
Personally, I think Alex has been put upon enough. When you stoop to criticizing a mother about her children you are over stepping your bounds. I imagine that of all children with parents involved in the show your children will be the ones that are socially well-adjusted and happy.
If I could pick a friend for a day or for life from this ensemble it would be Alex.
Greetings Simon! Oh how I hope you & Alex read this, as this is my very 1st time to comment & truly couldn’t keep myself from it!! First of all, I think the two of you are the coolest people! In the 1st season I was a little unsure to be honest. As I’ve been a faithful viewer, (at times it has been quite painful!), I have come to admire you & you’re family, as well as being your self professed biggest fan & I’ve so enjoyed watching your collective growth & hold you in the highest regards! Reading some of these comments absolutely infuriate me!!! (Don’t you kind of wonder who is really behind the thread of accusing you both of being drunks?! I’m no rocket scientist, but….) When Sonja attacked Alex & pretended she wasn’t sure of your name, my jaw dropped worse than poor Alex! I was soooo frustrated for her & surely ANYONE should have seen through that! I am so happy, as are so many others, that Alex has decidedly ‘found her voice’. Unfortunately, she was SO taken off gaurd that she was unable to articulate what she needed to say, Sonja made certain of that! Speaking of which, I am really disappointed in her! She is NOT who she portrayed herself to be in her 1st season on your show. And it IS your show as well as any of the other husbands!! I get so excited whenever we see you! You’re so real, as is your very beautiful (inside & out) Alex, & always full of surprise, but so obviously true to yourself, which is a quality few have & I truly admire! Please, both of you, don’t allow those who claim to be ‘at the top’ (HA!) change you or get in the way of your awesome achievments as wonderful parents & totally GREAT, honest, sincere BEAUTIFUL people!!! Love to you both & your handsome little boys!
Simon and Alex,
While ordinarily being forgiving would be a good thing, I hope you reconsider any form of friendship or even friendliness with Sonja. She’s a toxic, awful person. The move of starting the fight in her home, moving it after starting it so that other guests would hear Alex fired up and assume she was to blame, faking memory loss with Simon’s name — to say nothing of her manipulating the dais the day before the march, showing a lack of respect to MENY with that joke of a speech, and telling you both to ‘swallow the pill’ (!) of her refusal to share the stage – all of that, in sum, is the rudest, meanest, even cruelest thing I’ve seen on this series. (Possible exception: Ramona telling Bethenny she’d ruin her relationship with her now-husband and wind up alone. Or, Ramona ruining the one wedding cake that couple in the premiere will ever have). Seriously. This is worse than what others have done, it really is.
You legitimize Sonja’s class-based perspective – even though it’s wholly specious since she temporarily married into great wealth after years of finagling and ‘hostessing’ (a position that requires a sturdy meniscus, right?) – by going along with any kind of friendship. Just for your own sanity and self-esteem, cut her out of your hearts and lives. If you have to film together, keep it on the Kelly-tip and be superficially pleasant, and call it quits on the inside. Sonja is a dangerous person, a selfish person, a vapid and stupid person, and certainly no friend.
I read Alex’s blog on bravo and happily followed her link to this blog. Thank you for explaining the events and link to MENY. These links helped to clear up the confusion. Alex clearly accepted that hindsight is foresight.
I love ya man!!!! Sonja is a “thug in a cocktail dress”…you and alex keep up the good work!!!
Simon, I just posted something on your facebook page but I would like to reiterate how much C and I appreciate your ability to empathise with our situation and your support of our equality. I know you feel for us and it is very heartening to know that. And I reflect that we are luckier or better positioned than both binational couples whose marriage, while valid and documented according to the state of California, is not recognized by the Federal Government. We had a job for C with an employer who was willing to sponsor him for a green card and the means to do so. We are financially secure enough to pay the thousands of dollars in fees that we have incurred. There are thousands of other loving stable couples who are being wrenched apart or of whom the American partner is treated like a throw-away citizen without the same standing as everyone else.
Again, thank you and your lovely lady not just for your work but for your understanding. I hope to see you again the next time you are in Washington and free.
Its refreshing to read an honest account of what happened! Personally, I would have loved to hear Simon and Alex’s speech at MEMY rather than Sonja’s as hers was just. BAD! I live in CA which was the first state to allow same sex marriage. Then prop 8 voters struck it down; however, it is being overturned and of course, being appealed. For me? I do get a bit uncomfortable seeing same sex couples showing public affection; however, I am %100 supportive of their right to be legally married! Working in the medical field for years, I witnessed time and time again, couples whom were together for years and years, not be able to visit their “on death’s door” partner in the ICU as they weren’t “immediate family” and also they built a life together of love and committment, and then one were to pass away, only to not have any rights to any worldly possessions, savings, etc., because they weren’t married. Its unfair! If you love someone you should be able to marry, whether of the same sex or not. Its not about gays or gay pride, its about marriage equality and it should not even be an issue! In CA they have now passed a law requiring schools to include in their history lessons, Gay Americans who have made a difference in this country. It shouldn’t be “gay Americans” with the emphasis on “gay” it should be “this American, who happens to be gay” made a difference. If the word “gay” needs to even be mentioned! Who cares? One day, I pray that all of America will recognize equality for all. Whether you are gay, black, white, Asian, it doesn’t MATTER! Its what comes from within! Would we say “some ugly girl made a difference?”. No!
Sonja was wrong and I am appalled that Andy didn’t catch her and call her out on her lie during WWHL the other night. And how dare she say she went to the plastic surgeon with Jill! That’s personal information for Jill to tell!
Keep being rea SiLex. Its important, as then you’ll come out on top without trying!
PS. Now, burn that jacket! LOL!
Sonja didn’t make a speech..she stood at the podium and made some unintelligent comments…I would not classify that as a speech. When she first opened her mouth I really thought she had been toking on something, she was really spacy acting in my opinion.
Love you
I am not sure who is exactly correct in the facts of the Marriage Equality March, the Grand Marshall or speech-makers mishap. At this point, I do not really care. What I am sure of is: both, in fact all, women need to learn to conduct themselves with more humility, dignity and grace (all combined equal “class”).
I did note that it was Sonja who started the conversation about the unfortunate speech-wreck, at what looks like Alex’s entre into the party. I can hardly imagine how Alex must have felt while being scolded by the hostess at a house-party being thrown to honor a boy-toy (ahem… posed as a painter) and the clients he has served. – An aside: clearly this dude, Brian, either truly thinks his “sugar grandma” looks like a hag, he is less than talented in the studio with a brush & canvas or he is more skilled at performing other services for those he “paints”. – Anyway, I think that Alex was well within her rights to retort with the facts, as she understood them. I love that she even states “from my perspective…” I always respect a woman who can hear a perspective, even one that does not align with her own, assess a situation and then respond. All these things, Alex did (and with a great deal of aplomb to start). Unfortunately, Alex lost the battle by refusing to leave before having to be asked. In fact, before Sonja started accusing her of having poor manners and making her look like the person who is desperate for attention and to stay where unwanted, Alex should have removed herself. Surely, there would be another, more appropriate, time & place to (re) state her case with Sonja. We do not get “do-overs” in life. It is one thing to stand up for yourself, and for others, but it is another to become the person who looks like a lunatic for not knowing when it is time to retreat and regroup.
Simon, I applaud you and Alex for your commitment and passion towards the cause of equal marital rights. I believe that your work towards this fete was done out of real conviction (as opposed to scheming for air time). Still, I do not believe that speaking at an event is such a big deal that it should overshadow the good work being done by all. Even if you and/or Alex were slated to speak and then it was decided that you were not – so what! I am sure that you know that these things are subject to change, and they often do (even when we have spent a great deal of time selecting that special outfit and preparing a masterpiece of a speech). If Sonja had the power to decide whether or not you spoke, and clearly she did, you all should have put your personal hurt & disappointment aside and focused on the cause.
I watched the Watch What Happen Live with Sonja and I even voted for her but it was not because I approved of her behavior. It was because of the two, I believed that Sonja was the least offensive.
As for Jill (aka wrecks-n-effects), please cut her some slack as she begged. After all, this poor woman is clearly unhappy in her own skin and trying to find another underdog whose life she can ruin (oops run). C’mon, anybody who saw her last appearance on Bravo’s WWHL knows the sign of someone fighting desperately to be regarded in some meaningful way and losing the fight. Maybe it was the “Throwback Madonna-meets Latina Mami-meets IDreamofGenie” costume that got me. Apparently, this woman is unhappy, is still consumed with the details of other people’s lives, cannot even keep Bethany’s name out of her mouth, and is still willing to lie about the most ridiculous things.
As for LuAnn, I have a new-found like for her. I am glad to see that so much of the “pomp and circumstance” cloaked as class is fading. I like that she seems more youthful and happy. I, too, noted the seeming about-face move when talking with Sonja about the wedding march. Still, I am going to cut the Countess some slack because both ladies, Alex and Sonja, could have behaved better. I am hoping to see LuAnn continue to evolve into a fun-loving, lighthearted, honest woman who is able to live & love without being overly consumed with the rules!
Kelly, Kelly, Kelly… hmmmmm. My money is still on her being a complete “whackadoo.” However, she was the voice of reason, based on the “snippage” of footage shown, at the Marriage Equality March. Now, that is scary. I figure, this chic is either on medication this season or we are in for her attempt to stab someone when she unravels again. I damn sue plan to be watching to see how it goes down. OK- now the quip she made about models not having to be pretty but only needing to be photogenic… It may have been intent to bite Alex, but it really was more telling about her experience as a model. After all, Kelly is not conventionally “pretty.” I think that Alex is striking not overly pretty. It is far better, to me, to have an interesting and memorable look/face than to be oo-so-pretty!
BTW – Alex was STRIKING and FIERCE as a red head. Now, I think that she looks like everyone else as a blonde. Bring back that sexy red!
Ramona – I like the evolution and hope that she learns to curb her harshness when sealing with those who are outside of her circle. She seems to feel it necessary to verbally assassinate people as a defense mechanism. I think that Ramona is a woman who is on a journey to self and is going to be delivering interesting material along the way! I just hope that Alex is not overly surprised when “Ramoment” comes and her new ally bites her. It is coming… that is Ramona.
I cannot recall the newest castmate’s name. I will say that I am inspired by her storyline, so far. I am loving that one can be hot and powerful yet have babies (after 25). I am keeping my eye on her. It may prove that she, Alex and you (Simon) end up friends.
I say: best wishes and keep climbing!
I always get such a kick out of the “social-climber digs” (that are being made by professional (gold)diggers & (social)climbers) aimed at the McCord VanKempen Clan. Honestly, who the hell is not aspiring to be better and move up!
Jill and Sonja are shooting themselves in the foot again this season. Shameful and selfish behavior.
Simon and Alex and Ramona aren’t perfect but very likeable.
Love Simon, Alex, Ramona and did love Sonja until her display of poor behavior.
Why does No one, including Andy, hold the classless Luanne accountable for her bs and actions… she lies, instigates drama, and most disturbing makes a sad attempt at behaving like a true Grand lady. She is a phoney and hypocrite. Remember when she clearly avoided shaking Clever the driver’s hand but BS’d about it on the first reunion show, when it was brought up; when questioned on what Rosie said about the parents not being present for the children, she quickly stated Rosie’s comment was regarding the Count; she gossips but then plays all innocent on the reunion shows.
Isn’t it funny that on three different occassions it was brought up that she had stepped out while married and all she could do was look shocked as if she was a virgin. She’s a snake. I would rather be seen with my elbows on the table instead acting all like a dog in heat with Cort out in public or prancing around with her niece as if she was single. Oh yeah her actions show she has a past not worthy of a true Countess. I can see why the Count dumped her. How sad for her kids to know the truth but watch her on TV as if she were a role model.
I really enjoy watching you and Alex. But the drama the other ladies bring is hard to deal with sometimes. The relative calm of Bethanny’s show is easier to handle. Maybe you could sign on to that one.
Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive.
Wow, this was outstanding.
During the entire episode it felt like my mouth was hanging wide open. I had to mute the television half way through Sonja’s “speech” because of second hand embarrassment. Simon, yours on the other hand was extremely heart felt and gave me a lump in my throat. Something you obviously put a lot of time into, unlike the other speech…
You invested in a cause that meant very much to you, which makes the “reaction” at the March understandable.
I read another comment about how you two don’t belong in the world of the other housewives — which is very true.
The Countess, Kelly, Jill, and Sonja slept with famous men to get recognition. (Lipstick on a pig, right?) They might look beautiful, but what spills from their mouths are filth. You don’t need an education or a brain in your head to marry a man with money. (They make it look so easy!)
Alex and Simon are some of the most wonderful, well rounded people I’ve seen. Sure you have “unconventional” ways of doing things (or at least society finds them unconventional). But they are working for you! It is so important to love the one you are with, and keep your children a priority. And you two are setting a grand example.
The dynamics of the show have changed dramatically since the first season. I’m loving that Jill is getting a dose of her own medicine (even if it is wrong of me) and that Alex is being more vocal about her opinions. I haven’t been the biggest Alex fan until the ending of last season. It was nice seeing her and Bethenny getting along and growing close.
Honestly, I think you two are above this petty television show. I wish you two would get a spin off so these idiotic women wouldn’t be involved in your lives anymore.
Between “scary island” last year and the latest episode… There is no hope for this show to regain any form of dignity. Sonja should be ashamed of herself, but as shown in WWHL she obviously doesn’t care about anyone but Sonja. She doesn’t think before she speaks and doesn’t even bother strategizing her own lies.
tsk tsk tsk.
Hello to Simon and Alex,
I’m so sorry for you both and for your disappointment. On the other hand, I was astonished at each of you for your very, very unseemly behavior when you were near Sonya just before she was to give her short talk. Even Kelly noticed and said, “We’re embarrassing ourselves (the group).” She was right. Never thought I’d say that, but she was right. I guess Kelly alone realized that this scene of conflict was being filmed.
Simon, could you please stop trying to insert yourself into every situation? It’s bound to make you unwelcome.
Obvious to everyone: there was a mix-up. Good heavens, how long does it take you and Alex to realize there was a minor mix-up? and just step back, let Sonya give her tiny talk without bothering her? Why did Alex have to pursue this so aggressively?
Trying to hear Alex’s side, I do realize that she had a problem in that Sonya is not capable of listening to anyone. She hears the first few words only and then cuts off the person who’s talking. Thus she never heard (nor listened) to what Alex was attempting to say about “the web site.” Since that was the case, why on earth couldn’t Alex let it go? It wasn’t necessary for her to speak nor for you to speak, Simon.
Enough with the speeches anyway.
Another example of Sonya’s inability to listen was her response when you Simon did explain about coming to America, meeting Alex, being able to get married, and being able to get a green card, something that would not have been possible if you had been Gay and had wanted to marry a man instead of a woman. I got it. I listened to you, Simon. Well said. Very well said
However, Sonya didn’t get it.
What remains to be learned is: How long will you and Alex subject yourselves to the rude behaviors toward each of you from the other housewives? You each deserve far, far better.
Please don’t let Alex go off on a wild tangent in her attempts to justify her actions. She was horribly rude to Sonya, and that’s not the first time she chased someone through a scene shouting. It does not good to shout when the other party doesn’t wish to hear/ cuts you off.
Why on earth couldn’t Alex simply have left Sonya’s apartment that evening? She was asked to leave, but still she stayed, behaving very badly. All so unnecessary.
Alex: We get it. We really do. The Marriage Equality March was to call attention to the need for the ‘Legal’ right to marry. Maybe Sonya forgot that part. Maybe she would have remembered the points she had wished to make in her brief talk if she had not been badgered so by Simon.
We TV viewers did *not* need to hear him talk. I believe that. And I also believe that the March attendees didn’t need to hear him talk either.
We get it. We really do. Alex. You were on the committee. Hurray for you. Now let it go.
Best wishes to you for your modeling gigs.
The cause takes center stage- true, But it couldn’t because Sonja’s big head was in the way. Add to that LuAnn’s massive baseless ego and tiny, tiny heart and you’ve got yourself a party!
How terribly sad for you that you can’t understand someone being intense over a “cause”. Some people would think of that fight for a right is something to get worked up about. But maybe you’re right. Let’s save it for an ill-placed word or someone calling your husband “old”
I think the biggest slap in the face to the “cause” came when Sonja pranced up there with that “speech”. What a horrifying display of disrespect. Little kids are more prepared for parent’s day than she was for a national platform. She had nothing to say and no passion for the cause. Yuck!
I don’t agree. The program states that Alex was a speaker and then, wa la, she was booted off of Sonja. If that isn’t hijacking the cause and making it about oneself, I don’t know what is.
I liked Simon’s speech. Perhaps the theme was lost on you. What he meant was that had he fallen in love with a man instead of a woman, he would not have had the ability to live out his dreams in the USA. It was a speech about the inequality that results from the inability of gays to marry — not about getting a green card.
Sonja has inconsisten statements about her role in the march. She told Luann in her home that the night before she was called and asked to be the Grand Marshall. Later when they were honoring Brian and showing her portrait, she said she was contacted in the spring.
I find fault with the event organizers. I think that someone told one plan to Simon and Alex and another person talked to Sonja.
Being told that you are not going to speak at an event when you arrive prepared has to be upsetting. To be told that it was a deal made the night before with a so called friend is a lot more difficult to swallow.
Sonja is not the person that I thought she was last season. Not only did she expect Simon and Alex “to swallow the pill,” she seemed to plan their demise. That was reflected in her need to explain the changes with the event planners the night before the march.
I was taken aback by the amount of gossiping this season. Sonja has to tell everyone everything. In the past, Jill Zarin was the major gossip. I always recognised that Ramona stirred the pot by sharing, but that was off camera. This years, you hear Ramona go from one wife, Alex, to another wife, Sonja and say, “Alex spewed a lot of stuff.”
There are also a great deal more interviews this year. No one is funny which is bad for viewers. The interviews seem to be opportunities to slam each other.
It is funny that the person looking normal is KellyKellorenBensimon. Yes, she is at times confusing, but if you pay attention, she has statements that make sense more often than not.
When Sonja was unable to sway Alex in the end scenes, she turned to name calling and kicked Alex out in the street. She lost the argument when she did that.
In Simon’s home, Jill Zarin and Alex had a hug. Jill Zarin said, “Thanks for making a face and throwing me off that bridge.” This is Jill Zarin. This thought was in her mind and she could not control what came out of her mouth. It is her Achilles’ heel.
I sincerely hope there is some laughter in part of this season.
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SIMON, I LOVE YOUR FACT BASED, WITTY, SINCERE BLOG! I know it must be difficult for Alex to deal with the drama, but she is letting it get to her. THAT’S WHAT THEY WANT! When Jill was playing the victim at the march & then again saying she wanted to” work on their relationship”, it was obviously for the cameras! Encourage her, Simon, to keep her chin held high, smile and know that intelligent viewers see she is being set up…to look like the bad, loud, vocal one. Reality is, fakeness is very much shining through already this season. I could go on about each “lady”, but it’s very apparent to anyone paying attention! I suggest Alex chill just a tad, I personally do not want anyone having ammunition to use against her. If she wants to continue making the show(which she does) smile more, let more roll off of her back. We have to pick our battles. Alex is kind. She doesnt look colmfortable being confrontational~ leave that to the “queens of nasty”. I love Alex, I just want her to relax. Millions of us have her back! BTW~income does not give you “class”! There are lots of real millionaires with absolutely NO CLASS WHATSOEVER!!
Simon,
You & Alex are a great couple. I know Alex was just coming to your defense when Sonja harped about the speech issue, and tried to further trivialize you by pretending to forget your name.
Sonja is now trying to rewrite history, but anyone who watches the show can plainly note that it is SHE who brought up the issue as soon as Alex stepped in the door.
Isn’t the HOSTESS (Sonja) the one who is supposed to make the GUEST (Alex) feel welcome? And speaking of bad manners, why didn’t Miss Manners (LuAnn) take notice of that?
Alex needs to just be her own wonderful self. Whenever she tries to make a point with these narcissistic women, she winds up sounding desperate because they just make fun of her and don’t listen. Alex should make her point once and then move on.
Wasn’t it interesting that 79% of Andy’s audience sided with Alex even though Sonja was there to plead her side of the story!
I agree entirely that Sonja was WAY out of line. A gracious and classy person always tried too share the spotlight with others and doesn’t mow them down to steal the spotlight all for herself. Her speech was equally dreadful and frankly insulting to gay people.
Sonja really did go after Alex at the art showing but Alex should have walked out.
SIMON,
WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW JILL TOOK HER ORIGINAL BRAVO BLOG DOWN. IT WAS ORIGINALLY CALLED “A BIT OF HYPOCRISY” THEN WHEN I WENT TO LOAD IT, IT SAID PAGE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THEN 15 MINUTES LATER, SHE HAS THIS BS ONE UP. “PERMANENT HAPPY”
http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-4/blogs/jill-zarin/permanent-happy
yes! this is what i needed to read!
well put!
Simon, I find it hideous the way Luann and the other women, seemingly even Sonja, treat you and Alex like you don’t belong in their world. The truth is you don’t. They are so clearly not your people. You guys are too sane for those status obsessed harpies. I’m sure in real life your people are intelligent, fun and down to earth just like you and Alex. I have to wonder why you subject yourselves to this torture with these women? Is the platform really that great? Bravo, reportedly, is not known for paying their reality stars all that well.
Hi there, Simon, love you and Alex both classy people. Now I am glad that Alex has found her voice, however, I dont think she needs low class wannabes, to bring her down. She is beautiful and I hate seeing a scowl on her face. Sonja seems to want to antagonize everyone. She is classless and rude. Louanne is probably the lowest of them all, she is so two faced its just down right funny.
Alex was ready to let things ride until Sonja got truly nasty about you, at that point Alex did the right thing in not letting her get away with it. I am sure after the other housewives see the episode they will see just how crazy they all seem. Anywhooooooooo love you both your boys are simply adorable.
Simon, I watched the show and read your blog along with the ladies blogs. Sonja was out of line on everything! Her speech was horrible! She should be ashamed of herself! What they didn’t know was that Sonja approached (attacked) Alex about the march at her”art”show! Now they know and see that Sonja was being a drama queen!!! She also seemed to be drunk! There was no need to bring up that subject, it was the wrong place and time.
Luann’s comment’s in her blog bother me because she says Alex attacked sonja first! Did she not watch the show? One thing I do agree with Luann is when she said Sonja was acting like a”prom queen” at the march!
Romona’s Blog calling the gay and lesbian community “the gays” I found it to be rude and offensive!
I was a little confused at why Sonja would bring up the march at the art viewing if she didn’t want to hear what Alex had to say. That was a bit tacky on her part. You can’t start something and then expect for the other person to just stand there and be like ok you’re right. She should have waited and invited the two of you to lunch or something and talked privately.
And seriously, I’m not feeling this thing with LuAnne sticking her nose in everybody’s business. Last season she was in between Jill and Bethenny and this season it seems like she’s going to be in between Sonja and whoever.
Hey Simon, great blog, great insight. You rocked the hell out of that jacket at “sonja’s march” for equality that SHE already has. Luvin alex coming into her own & letting it rip, it is about time. When alex made a point to verbalize to one of the chums not to crawl up jills leg, i thought that was way overdue. Your wife put the world on notice: dont f*** with me or mine & we can be fine, everyone else is been put on notice. Look forward to your blogs for the rest of the season!! Was totally stoked when i found your website. Lisa
I have to agree with Ms. Comstock-Leirer. Additionally sometimes fighting a losing battle assists one in doing just that, losing. Sonia looked like a moron and fighting with her brought Alex down to her level. But luckily only in this instance. Thank you both for your efforts with MENY.ORG
I too found it ironic that on a day that was supposed to be about equal rights, Sonia denies you and Alex the chance to speak because she felt her voice was more important. I was stunned by her hypocrisy and how her actions were contradictory to MENY’s message.
BRAVO!!! (no pun intended
You said it exactly as we see how it happened. I am so glad you showed us the flyer that CLEARLY states that Alex and Sonja were speakers…….there is NO MENTION of a “grand marshal” and frankly how is Sonja a “gay icon”??? Madonna is a gay icon, Cher is a gay icon, Liza Minelli is a gay icon and Lady Gaga is a gay icon…….Sonja Morgan is not a “gay icon”. Now she might be a dedicated gay supporter but that sure doesn’t somehow mean she is better than anyone else who was slated to appear that day. I have left comments over on Bravo to Sonja and LuAnn. LuAnn is seriously so darn wishy-washy!!! She says one thing to one person and agrees with another. Lordy, she needs to have an opinion and stick to it!! Thank you for this blog!! and thank you for being you!
I was so disappointed in Sonja. Even on WWHL, where I thought she would apologize, she stuck to her guns. Andy’s face told how he felt about it; sadly, she didn’t see or didn’t want to see.
The Countless one … so hypocritical. Not one of the ladies on this show came from a monied or historically important background. Most of the audience, I dare say, doesn’t care anyway, not even about how “important” they think they are now. She was a nurse from CT. She married well; divorced better. Sonja was a girl from upstate NY. She married well; divorced better. Jill, girl from Lawnguyland, married poor; divorced, married better. Kelly, brainless beauty married well; divorced much better. Ramona, businesswoman, got to give her credit; married well … so far she and Alex are the only ones I admire consistently.
Sonja was in their group – until tonight.
I thought your speech was great, Simon.
Yes, very well explanation who really they are.
This episode was a complete showing of how little accountability and class that Sonja has. I liked her until tonight. They way she kept going on about her day was just plain disgusting! If she wanted support because she was nervous about speaking, there is a proper way to do that and not come across as a narcissist. It came across as if she were a fame whore. I also absolutely LOVE (heh) the way Sonja started the crap and then tried to do a 180 and blame it on your lovely wife. She didn’t want to hear what she had to say because well, honestly, Sonja was spewing (in my opinion) lies! The way she was acting, making a huge production of everything, avoiding it, trying to place the blame elsewhere – that’s what liars do. Unfortunately, she is bad at it or maybe Alex is persistent and refuses to take her crap. Suffice it to say, Sonja can easily get sympathy from the “countess” considering the “countess” happens to think she’s above everyone else. I still don’t quite understand what Sonja has done to be a socialite, perhaps marrying money and then divorcing it and, in her words, booty calling it around for 2 years with a man makes you on the up and up in NYC, I’m rather glad I’m a poor girl in AZ happily married to a poor man..:)
When watching the show tonight I started having flashbacks of Scary Island. Sonja seemed so normal last season, not sure what happened there. She was so rude to Alex, and she completely exacerbated the situation by not letting Alex complete one sentence.
It was also frustrating to watch the women behave like the event was some kind of party for their entertainment. It is serious, and I completely understood Alex’s frustation at their behavior.
When you finally were able to give your abbreviated speech I got it, unlike Sonja, and think what a shame you were not able to speak at the event. I have always been for equal rights but your words made me see the issue in a new light. I’m lucky; I was able to marry my husband who is from The Netherlands and now has his green card. Everyone should have the right.
The show is real HOUSEWIVES of new york NOT fake, fame addicted, house HUSBANDS of new york. Each season your obsession with climbing the social ladder or making page six has gotten as bad as your wardrobe….Look good tv is good tvf but bad tv is almost as bad as alex”s S&M bondage outfit….
jill, stop trolling
hey Simon
Why always the cheap shots at Jill? She seems likes she is really trying to make amends with you. Just because a bunch of hate mongers bully you, don’t give in….it’s cowardly….It’s easy to preach hate (you should support peace and love)-like with your admirable support for marriage equality.
Hi Kelly!!
Hi, Simon….I watched the show and read your blog. I Totally agree…Sonja was in the wrong and should appoligize !! I know that some parts of the show is edited, but that whole scene was unmistakable !! Sonja was the rude one and LuAnn should get her facts straight before chimming in. Isn’t THAT what “proper” people do? Ask “both” side of an issue before coming to a conclusion? Tell Alex to stay strong and never be afraid to speak up !! Nothing wrong with letting your voice be heard. That’s better than being soft and allowing people to walk all over you. As for Jill and Sonja…..they both need to STOP being two-faced and start being honest. My best to you and Alex…..(And the kido’s)
) les_1of2souls…..see you on twitter.
I’m so over Sonja – loved her but now yeeeeeeech. No wonder she and luann are buds – both are phony climbers that talk trash all the time and act like they’re above it all. Bethany was right: Luann IS a snake and Sonja is a rat,,,,,,she even has kind of a rat face. I think Alex is acting kinda stupid this season, but whatev – she’s not as vile as Sonja. Simon: loved your rainbow coat
I love the word you used, “unseemly”. That sums it up perfectly.
I was really touched by Alex’s loyalty to you in fighting for your right to speak. There is something going on with Sonja, she had a DUI and a bankruptcy and seems very different this season. I don’t know. I don’t care for her, when she, Luann, Kelly, or Jill are on camera I usually flip channels. Bravo needs to thank Alex for being in scenes with them otherwise I would miss just about the whole show. Ramona might have to pick a lane eventually.
As a gay person I was really peeved by Sonja’s behavior. She doesn’t get it. I know it’s a Kathy Griffin thing originally, and I adore her, but when Sonja said ‘in New York we all love *our* gays’ it was offensive. And the same thing about the ‘down and dirty’ b.s. She must be one of those people who go to gay bars and act extra trashy because apparently they think it makes them fit in. I copied your statement about equal protection and I really do wish she’d had the grace to cede you some time, because then at best we’d have heard those wise and spot on words and at worst she wouldn’t have appeared such an idiot. Because as you said above I am not anyone’s ‘gay’ but a person who deserves equal rights under the constitution. Thanks for at least trying to get that point across. I am still holding onto RHONY because of Alex, and only because of Alex, I watched it one time on a whim and she was the reason I came back, because she’s a sane human being. And I loved her outfit at Sonja’s event. Alex has amazing taste, and not only that she can carry those outfits off. Hugs.
Alex has definitely been more aggressive this season, but if I were her I would not have been able to hold back as long as she did. We all have different tolerance levels and she’s finally had enough.
I’m so disappointed in Sonja. She seemed great before, but tonight’s episode was just too much. I’d be happy if all scenes were Alex, Ramona and Simon. The others make me want to throw things at my TV.
Simon, so brilliant and politic! Well played!
“And while she didn’t get to wear a wedding gown, she certainly blended in with many other women marching that day! :p”
Hello Simon and Alex(since maybe you read this ^_^)
I think the episode speaks for its self but a few things were made clear in your blog so thank you so much for that. I love Sonja and I think she acted immaturely and for no good reason at that. I think she has grace but for the March and whom ever stated she called and asked to be main squeeze at the March (because we will never know if it was Sonja herself, a producer of the show, an agent of hers etc.) created the issue that happened. If it was Sonja then shame shame shame on her because a fight for spot light is not something she has to do, shes clearly a star. I love Alex for approaching her for her say so and if it weren’t true…then there wouldn’t be a problem for Sonja to say “yes its ok let him go on with me, after me or before me” but because she didnt say that, because she didnt dismiss it as some small mistake that she was WILLING to correct herself…it showed that what we were told (that she asked to be the main speaker for the wives) is true. It disappoints me as a fan of Sonja’s but I do hope her and Alex eventually bury that incident (if not already?) Kicking Alex out of her house for trying to explain to her what information she had on the situation was not only wrong but completely classless. How Luann backed her up because of Alex’ clothing choice was not only snobbish but completely contradictory to what Luann prides herself as being (someone to look to for ideal action to show class and grace) YOU NEVER make a guest, someone you invited to your house, feel like they need to be armed and ready. Neither of you confronted her after when the group collected at your house because you both have that level of respect for people who enter your home. Something Sonja threw out the window on that night. She was wrong 100% and I am disappointed in her. Alex lmao the way followed her around trying to talk to her was adorable because she could not shake you off her (like simon said you were like a rabid dog) While i agree with simons way of how it should have gone down; I applaud that you let your balls swing as sonja stated in the episode ;P I hope you continue to speak your mind as long as u know the time and place and when to exit but your well on your way to figuring it out.
That someone from the Marriage Equality March gave Sonja permission to be the only speaker and Grand Marshall sounds a little suspicious to me, too. I agree that it was done by the producers as bait to get Alex riled. I am glad that Alex has found her voice. I just hope that she doesn’t have a confrontation at every little slight. Then she becomes the ‘angry’ one which does not seem to be her personality at all. During the first reunion, she was accused of talking behind everyone’s backs and vowed to stop doing that. I bet now that they wish they’d shut their mouths. Lol!!
LuAnn’s an LPN??? Sonja’s a waitress??? what have i been missing???
Simon, love your blog as always. Love you, love Alex. I’m glad Alex has “found her voice” lately, hope she doesn’t become too harsh. She doesn’t need to fight so hard.
As for Sonja, well, she made a total fool of herself. Just take a peek at Andy Cohen’s facebook page, and you’ll see what I mean.
Carry on!
AND, good ‘ol Sonja filed bankruptcy to the tune of 19 million dollars!
Oh Sonja, who will the social climber be now? it’s gonna be hard to scratch your way back up after wasting away 19 million, he better be really RICH!!!
I saw the episode, Sonjat was out of line! On top of that on WWHL she contradicts herself in my eyes. She says that she was asked to speak at the event before she signed onto houswives then later says that she asked them if the only reason they wanted her was because of the show. Sonjat should’ve been more humble about speaking at a gay event, I am very disappointed. She totally attacked alex at her art event and I feel only did so to call more attention. With all respect to Sonjat, it seems to me that she is trying to pull as much attention from anyone who will give it to her. As I tweeted to both u and Alex, thank you for the support on equality.
Christian, I heard that too!
I SAW IT TOO!! so she was asked to speak at a 2010 even in 2009??? She made no sense and was trying to “look” like she was first! ugh
She caught herself in her own lie…poor Lisa Simpson I mean Sonja Morgan lol!
I think when she said that she meant that they didn’t know if bravo would be filming the march (my guess is MENY had a good idea/hoped that would be the case, which is why they were all asked to participate). The WWHL episode actually cleared up a lot for me. I still think Sonja was in the wrong but I think that was amplified by editing, just like alex’s drinking is amplified by editing. I still have a lot of respect for how Sonja handled Kelly on scary island. I didn’t really respect how aggressive Simon was towards a woman. I understand that he was passionately upset, but I still think it was out of line.
I heard that too, Christian. Sonja’s so called, credibility, went out the window the second she stuffed her foot in her mouth. Self-centered, selfish woman. Disgusting that she would use MENY as a platform to promote her and only her, and try to claim that she “loves [her] gays!” RIGHT.
Alex is a drunk just like you. And she has caused scenes at every event this season so far. Don’t you think your constant quest for attention and tv time is going to backfire on you? The countess was right, you guys are climbers but you’ll never be comfortable if you reach the top because you both know you’re broke, phoney and have serious drinking and anger issues. Alex’s outfits this season is unbelievably drab or inappropriate to the occasion! You both do the worst manners. How about looking for a real job, simon?
Jill, is that you?
Rosa is on the money…..shotgun effect, no focus equals Jill
Finally!!!!!! someone else who realizes that Alex has not found her voice shes found the bottle! This woman is a drunk! shes going around to all these events getting wasted than lashing out at everyone that ever made her feel less than pretty… shes a friggen cry baby! and why simon has his own blog is beyond me, why i just wasted 5 minutes of my own life reading it is an even bigger question.
well its a wonderful thing that freewill, you can choose to not read it again!
Hahahaha! Brittany is right on the dot. Michelle, it’s called EDITING.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to drink, especially when it’s at an event and everyone else in the room is drinking. It just so happens to be that at those awkward scenes where Alex and Simon are filmed with the other women, Bravo’s editing decided to magnify the spotlight on Alex or Simon with a glass of wine or champagne, etc, what have you.
Alex isn’t getting wasted and lashing out at people “that ever made her feel less than pretty” and she most definitely is not “a friggen cry baby!” Just because she is simply not putting up with people being rude, saying nasty and malicious comments to her – does not make someone a drunk with a mission to yell at everyone. It makes her a woman just STANDING UP FOR HERSELF in a room full of bullies. Which is something that you, Michelle, sound like.
Bravo Michelle & Jacqueline!!
I couldn’t have said it better Myself!! Simon, I think you and Alex are the most classy and genuine people on the show, and what is all this about “social climbing crap”? All the woman on the show “legitimately” married their way “to the TOP”, except for maybe Ramona, who obviously worked darn hard to get “There”, if the New York Social Scene is important to you, than anybody who wishes to “get there” should get out there and meet all the right people, join all the right commitee’s, and prove their worth like anybody else. It’s not for other’s, like “The De-throned Countess” (now Divorced from her Count in shining armour) to repeatedly say over and over “social climbers” to discredit you, or anyone else, or to put a label on anyone’s “station” in life, be they rich, poor or just plain ole middle class such as myself! Stay focused, tell Alex to keep her chin up, and to take a deep breath before engaging in these traps, because she is clearly passionate about the causes closest to her heart, and the other housewives are clearly out to try and get her enraged, and she’s just too classy for that. Love you guy’s!!!
Simon, I think that you are great. Why aren’t you on the show very often? We miss u! What’s going on with Alex? I used to luv her too, but this season she’s obnoxious, annoying, and thinks that she is someone important. I really wish she would go back to the person she was. To me it seems like since she’s got a little fame, she actually thinks she’s on the same level as the other wives. It’s like she has so much anger(and jealousy for the other housewives “social status”) that’s she’s going off and letting all those resentments out b/c she thinks she’s someone now and on the same social status level as the other women. Have her try a therapist. As for you Simon, I luv, luv, luv you. You need your own show. I know it would do awesome!! Keep krazy outfits coming!!!!!!
I am reminded oF Lord of the Flies, Alex has placed herself in the position of weak person because she is being baited by her love and loyalty to you. Sonja attempted to heal the breach but had to add the comment about you. She did steal the wedding march but the association gave permission, she outplayed you and you and Alex should have graciously accepted it and stored it away for the future. If all of this is partially scripted, do not allow the crew to seduce you into being the new Jill. Remember, Luann is a practical nurse and Sonja is a waitress and they are climbers par excellance. Most people in the Hamptons ignore, use or laugh at them.
Lord of the flies? How about planet earth? Sonja had no intention of healing the “breach.” She gave a dig, “What’s his name, Where are my meds?” It was intentional. She was on her turf, with HER painting, on HER horse. There was intent. She probably had it all planned because she’s covering up her lies. Steal the wedding march? I can’t even comment. Outplayed? This isn’t Survivor, lady. Even in NY, I hope there is still the concept of right and wrong. I hope, hope, hope that if this is partially scripted (other than events, timing…etc.) that Sonja wouldn’t agree to allow herself to look like a selfish, overly-medicated, fool. And please, Jill got some ego after one season. I think Sonja would be more likely to be called Jill than Alex and Simon. PLEASE! But that is true, Luann and Sonja are climbers. I believe if Alex and Simon were the “climbers” they are supposed to be, they would be acting more like Kelly and kissing everyone’s arse. I totally thought Luann came from a trailer park and Sonja was a stripper. Here’s to marrying rich and never having any self-worth besides your “title” or your fancy parties. BTW…If I was anything less than a queen or marrying a king, I’d keep my mouth shut…no, if I was a queen or marrying a king, I’d have enough class to not have to say anything. It’s embarrassing, Luann. No one cares about your “countessness.” It doesn’t make you credible.
All I can say, is the ego blinds some of the housewives…well, most. EXCEPT YOU and Alex. You showed nothing but integrity tonight. Stand up for what is right and truthful! Even if you are the odd couple out. Someone has to be a mirror for these ladies because their doctors are prescribing too many meds. They are going to de-prozac someday and watch this with horror.
Elaine, Love your comment: Remember, Luann is a practical nurse and Sonja is a waitress and they are climbers par excellance. Most people in the Hamptons ignore, use or laugh at them.
You are soo soo right. Simon, you blogs are funny but so honest and capture much more than the “actions”. Stay above the fray.