🍎 RHONY Recap: Carole! Carole! Carole! Carole!

Criminally Darling has Amy talking with repeat guests, investigative producers Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge from “The Slippery”. They are known for Scamanda and are back to discuss their coverage of Jen Shah’s fraud, including why she served about two years of a six-year sentence, how restitution often amounts to pennies on the dollar, and how Shah allegedly ran a lead-generation operation that evolved into a sales-floor “clean out” scheme targeting seniors; Scott also describes contacting a work-from-home ad to experience the high-pressure pitch and credit-card funnel. They introduce their new long-form series on The Slippery, “The Lexi Con,” about Maryland con artist Lexi Thomas, who allegedly faked illness for a decade, raised nearly $200,000 via GoFundMe plus fundraisers and offline donations, used real doctors’ names, built an elaborate “Lexi-verse,” infiltrated online cancer groups, Photoshopped herself into photos, and even “killed off” real people; the investigation is ongoing, with new tips and law enforcement aware.

Amy and Emily open with highlights from the first annual Drama Darling Boos & Bravo Halloween Zoom costume party, sharing their own costumes and announcing contest winners, plus a performed sketch set at Bluestone Manor. They then recap Real Housewives of Potomac, discussing Karen’s solo trip plans and keeping therapy private, Ashley’s apparent lip work and ongoing messiness, Robyn repeatedly calling out Gizelle over comments about Tia’s marriage, and questions around Gizelle’s GNA-branded charity event and her “scammer” accusations toward Wendy, as well as Stacey and Timo’s awkward re-proposal and a party featuring Cynthia Bailey and Monique. They finish with Traitors Episode 7, praising the season, debating Victor’s confrontational strategy, Tomica’s strong traitor gameplay, Fruitgate fallout, challenge dynamics, producer influence theories, Joe’s physical collapse after the scarecrow game, and whether Tamika mixed up Kristie/Katie on purpose.

Amy Phillips and co-host Emily Dorezas welcome true-crime producer Aliza Rosen to discuss her new podcast The Gilded Rage, a three-year, still-unfolding investigation about an alleged predator “J,” connected victims, and a suspicious death case involving Sherry found under a Boulder bridge amid destroyed records; they share how listeners can contact the team (email, social, Patreon) and note nine episodes are available ad-free on Patreon with bonus episodes while the 10th is being held as new leads come in. The conversation then shifts to a Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap focused on Mary’s emotional storyline and disappointment with the group, Britani taking and regifting flowers, Bronwyn’s reaction to Meredith and Lisa’s “Hypocrisy and Bullshit” performance, suspicions about grifting and PR moves, and frustrations about cast-produced drama—especially from Heather and Angie—plus a brief critique of Whitney and Britani’s Watch What Happens Live appearance.

Amy Phillips is joined by Deanna Cheng for a recap of Real Housewives of New York and Below Deck. They briefly tease seeing the three-hour documentary “You Can See Everything” (no spoilers) and announce Amy will recap it next week with therapist Melissa Reich after noting the film’s sold-out screening and success for a long documentary. On RHONY, they discuss Sai’s knee injury, Erika’s rented J.Lo dress mishap, and ongoing tension involving Erin, Sai, Jessel, and the Pavitt rumor, with skepticism about Erin’s claims and appreciation that Sai confronts her directly. They also react to Hailey peeing in a cup and dodging questions about finances, and they critique Carole’s calm, incomplete answers about knowing Ghislaine Maxwell while never meeting Jeffrey Epstein. On Below Deck in Thailand, they feel the boat and service are a downgrade, call out delays like missing chips and slow juices, track budding hookups, note Taylor Ann Green as a charter guest, and flag serious concerns about deck leadership mistakes and an unsafe trash/anchor locker setup.

Amy Phillips and Emily Dorezas recap Real Housewives of Potomac, focusing on Tia’s emotional fallout after learning Rob has been on dating apps and what it means for their family, including how it triggers Tia’s past with her father’s secret second family. They discuss Gizelle’s handling of the dating-app “AI” screenshot, her apology, and her continued attacks on Wendy, including her later WWHL regret. They react to Karen’s converted strip-mall gym “spa” event and the Sophia “home celebration,” plus Wendy calling Karen out for kicking her while she’s down. They also cover Robyn’s return and apologies, Ashley’s apology to Tia, Wendy’s mom’s wine-fueled scene, Stacy and Timo’s awkward dynamic, and Courtney’s ministry path and marriage history involving infidelity and reconciliation.