week on The Good Edit, Chris and Elle are back in the Bravo trenches — because it’s all about Reconciliations, Reckonings, and Dysregulations.

We’re recapping RHOSLC and RHOBH, where apologies are attempted, emotional regulation is optional, and everyone is doing their own version of “closure”… on camera… in couture.

In Beverly Hills, we unpack the deeper ache beneath the drama — Kyle’s grief and loss as she navigates the emotional unraveling of divorce, and what it means when an ending becomes its own kind of identity crisis.

And then there’s Amanda, whose hyper-focus on feeling accosted by Dorit becomes a storyline all its own — less about what actually happened, and more about a dysregulated nervous system searching for a villain, with Dorit cast as the emotional trigger of the season.

Salt Lake delivers its usual reunion-level chaos, but across both franchises, we’re asking:

Who’s actually healing… and who’s just performing reconciliation?

Come for the mess. Stay for the meaning.

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Summary

In this episode, Elle Schwartz and Chris Persky discuss the latest happenings in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, focusing on the dynamics between the cast members, particularly the impact of Amanda Francis as a new and disruptive figure. They explore the strategic alliance between Sutton and Kyle, the absence of Garcelle, and the emotional struggles faced by Dorit. The conversation delves into themes of accountability, friendship dynamics, and the evolving nature of relationships within the group, all while highlighting the fashion and drama that the show is known for.

Takeaways

• Rachel's shopping style is aggressive and impressive.
• Fashion remains a key highlight of the show.
• Amanda Francis is a polarizing figure in the group.
• Sutton and Kyle's friendship seems strategic rather than genuine.
• Accountability is a recurring issue for Sutton.
• Garcelle's absence is felt in the group dynamics.
• Dorit's emotional struggles are highlighted.
• Amanda's grief impacts her interactions with others.
• Friendship dynamics are complex and evolving.
• The season promises more drama and emotional depth.

Sound bites

"Dorit's emotional struggles are highlighted."

"Amanda's grief impacts her interactions."

"The season promises more drama and depth."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weather Banter

05:42 Kyle and Sutton's Strategic Alliance

10:48 Sutton's Role as the Bone Collector

18:52 Garcelle's Impact and Sutton's Evolution

27:01 Navigating Grief and Distraction

34:52 The Complexity of New Relationships

40:56 Understanding Erica's Transformation

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This week on The Good Edit, Elle & Chris unpack RHOSLC’s latest masterpiece: Prop Flops, Walk-Offs, and The Truth According to Mary. Between theatrical antics, emotional walk-offs, and Lisa Barlow blinking like she’s dodging federal questions, we explore what’s real, what’s performance, and what only Mary Cosby could possibly call “truth.”

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Hey friends — welcome back to The Good Edit. Just a quick note: this week’s TGE Fridays episode is slightly delayed as I take a little extra time to thoughtfully cover a more controversial topic.

Coming up next, we’ll be unpacking the complicated and curious dynamic between Southern Charm and Venita Aspen— and exploring the deeper context behind how she’s showing up this season.

Thank you for your patience — the episode will be out within the next few days. Until then, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.

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Chris and I are getting into it again this week and it’s all about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. 🍸

From Nu-Nu Amanda Frances energy to the full-blown vortex that is Sutton Stracke, and the singular, polarizing presence of Mary Cosby — nothing is off the table.

We get surgical dissecting the complex dynamics between Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley, and debate Heather Gay’s controversial evolution.

There is so much to unpack…

and we’re editing nothing.

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The Good Edit welcomes Amari Hollis for a sharp, thoughtful conversation with Elle Schwartz about Angel Massie—and why her presence is quietly, conscientiously disrupting the The Real Housewives of Potomac franchise.

Together, they unpack how Angel’s authenticity challenges long-standing social hierarchies, why restraint and emotional intelligence are often misread as weakness, and how production edits have shaped (and manipulated) her storyline in some of the most notorious ways.

The conversation also turns to Stacey Rusch, examining why she’s emerging as the new queen of Potomac—and what her rise reveals about power, perception, and survival within the Housewives ecosystem.

This episode isn’t about hot takes. It’s about what happens when a woman refuses to perform for the edit.

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The Good Edit: Reality Bites — Hot Take

Elle dives into Vanderpump Rules 2.0’s latest episode, “Pump Fiction,” with a sharp, no-chaser hot take. In this quick listen, she asks the question at the heart of the reboot: who’s being performative—and who’s actually authentic?

From curated chaos to calculated connections, Elle breaks zeroes in on VPR’s favorite homie-hopper and Angelica’s fixation on Pump Fiction.

A fast, fiery listen for anyone clocking the difference between reality TV moments and reality TV truths.

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It’s that time again—join Elle & Chris for TGE Fridays as they serve up preliminary reactions to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Mary Cosby and The Cult of the Real Housewives, spotlight The Real Housewives of Potomac icon Candiace Dillard, and tease which future Housewife they’ll cover next. Hot takes. Big questions and lot's of laughs!

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