The Bravo Papers: Weekly News & Commentary with Bravo & Botox

The Bravo Papers: Weekly News & Commentary with Bravo & Botox

Welcome to The Bravo Papers with your host, Bravo & Botox (Emily). I’m here to bring you all the weekly news on everything Bravo and reality tv! Ever find yourself missing out on the latest gossip or tea, or watching a reunion episode and wondering what "blogger" or "rumor" the cast is vaguely talking about? Well not worry because with my weekly news episodes you will be up to date on every piece of news in the Bravo world and beyond. I also share deep dives and commentary on the shows!

Episodes

🏡 The Valley Reunion Part 3 RECAP!

August 16, 2025 • 57 mins
*This week, I'm releasing a recap for The Valley instead of a weekly news episode. Next week, I will cover 2 weeks of Bravo news!* On the finale of The Valley reunion, Janet is caught twisting the truth more than once and Jason decides to label the entire cast as having a "drinking problem" while also needing clarity on what a drinking problem even is. Kristen continues to put Janet in her place and Jesse gets a good old-fashioned...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Friday, August 8, 2025

August 10, 2025 • 78 mins
On this week's episode, RHOM is heating up the news with Adrianna de Moura appearing on WWHL and a new scandal on social media involving bots. Meanwhile, Katie Ginella appeared on WWHL as well and discusses her relationships with the other ladies and also calls Jen and Gretchen out on the insensitive video they posted online. Plus, Gina is calling out who really did the research into Katie's past before last year's reunion. All thi...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Friday, August 1, 2025 (PART 2)

August 3, 2025 • 45 mins
*This is Part 2 of a 2-part weekly news episode* On Part 2 of this week's episode, Tamra Judge seems to be switching sides and calling out Shannon Beador for being upset that Katie filmed her and Jen Pedranti is clearing up rumours about Gretchen reaching out to her. Lisa Hochstein discusses Lenny's newest 25 year-old girlfriend and how her relationship is with her mother-in-law. Shamea and Porsha go back and forth with "receipts"...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Friday, August 1, 2025 (PART 1)

August 3, 2025 • 59 mins
*This is Part 1 of a 2-Part weekly news* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion and descriptions of domestic violence in the RHOBH portion. On part 1 of this week's episode, Bravo is once again saying goodbye to Jax Taylor who is "leaving" The Valley to work on his mental health (or so he says). Michelle and her boyfriend, Aaron split after a year of dating and Kristen doubles down on her claim that Janet is a "fan". P...
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🏡 The Valley AFTER SHOW Recap (Season 2, Episodes 12-14)

July 25, 2025 • 74 mins
My apologies for the late episode due to illness!! On this episode, I cover the last 3 episodes of The Valley After Show (Episodes 12, 13, 14/finale). After watching these episodes, it becomes clear that Brittany is to blame for much more than she lets on when it comes to the rift between Janet, Kristen and Zack (and I am not falling for her "Switzerland" act). Jasmine and Zack shed more light on what led to the engagement party ...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (PART 2)

July 25, 2025 • 48 mins
On Part 2 of this week's episode, Angela Oakley is spilling some tea in regards to who set up the rumour about Charles cheating on her - she claims a cast member paid for this tea to be spilled on camera! Plus, Porsha Williams finalizes her divorce and gets candid (kind of...) about what went wrong in her marriage. Meanwhile, Brynn Whitfield is still trying to prove she wasn't fired from RHONY and we have some casting updates from ...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (PART 1)

July 25, 2025 • 64 mins
On this week's episode, the feud between Julia and Guerdy goes from the show and on to social media! Guerdy shares more receipts to prove that Julia was fishing for a storyline and Julia makes excuses for her bad behaviour so far this season. Meanwhile, Jax Taylor made a very controversial appearance on WWHL and I've got all the tea so you don't have to watch it! Plus, some Love Hotel updates. All this and more! See timestamps belo...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (PART 1)

July 16, 2025 • 60 mins
*This is Part 1 of a 2-part weekly news episode. For Part 2, check back on your feed* On today's episode, I discuss how Scheana dropped some conveniently-timed news about Brock cheating on her (almost as conveniently timed as when he told her he cheated). I discuss the excerpt from her book where she discusses the cheating and her interviews with both Glamour and US Weekly. I also discuss Paige's Desorbo's relationship status and ...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Wednesday, July 16 (Part 2)

July 16, 2025 • 43 mins
*This is Part 2 of a 2-part weekly news episode. For Part 1, please check back in your feed. On Part 2 of this week's episode, I discuss some RHOC drama. Shannon Beador is giving us some crumbs about her broken relationship with Katie Ginella. Meanwhile, Brit Eady seems to be regretting her choice to skip the RHOA reunion, while Angela Oakley tries to clean up Charles' messy comments from an interview. Plus, Martina Navratilova is...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025 • 55 mins
On this week's episode, we have some shocking news out of Beverly Hills -- Denise Richards' husband, Aaron Phypers, has filed for divorce! And you won't believe what he's asking for! Meanwhile, Janet and Jason from The Valley leave to go on vacation amid intense online backlash, but who is the source who said they "fled the country"? Amanda Batula discusses her regret over not getting a prenup and Lisa Hochstein says her and Larsa ...
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🏡 The Valley AFTER SHOW Recap: Season 2, Episodes 11-12

July 4, 2025 • 71 mins
On this week's recap, Janet, Scheana and Michelle are really starting to show their dislike for Nia. They won't say it explicitly, but the vibes are there. Jax continues to focus on everyone else's problems while taking no real accountability of his own and Michelle and Jesse give more insight into the father's day instagram post. All this and much more! Thanks to our sponsors - Wayfair! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.wayfair.com...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025 • 55 mins
Next Gen NYC's Ariana Biermann made her first appearance on WWHL and talks about where she stands with the show's biggest villain, Charlie, her reaction to Ava's "mean girl" comments and more. The drama is heating up leading up to the RHOA reunion as Phaedra continues to deny that she was involved in paying someone to bring up cheating rumours about Charles Oakley. Plus, Angela Oakley provides receipts to prove that it was Phaedra...
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🏡 The Valley AFTER SHOW Season 2, Episode 10 Recap!

June 19, 2025 • 35 mins
This week was an especially toxic episode of The Valley and fan backlash to Jax's appearance on Watch What Happens Live has been swift and angry. His excuses and explanations on this After Show episode aren't helping his image. Jax discusses receiving the divorce papers, Brittany tells us about Jax's actions (or lack thereof) after leaving rehab and Jesse discusses why he allowed Jax to attend Zack's party. All this and much more...
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🏡 The Valley AFTER SHOW Season 2, Episodes 8-9 Recap!

June 19, 2025 • 59 mins
Sorry this is so late!! On episodes 8 and 9 of The Valley After Show, Jax continues to prove why he is truly the worst person on Bravo (and possibly all of television). He lies as easily as he breathes and he is desperatly trying to convince us that everything he's done is normal divorce behaviour (spoiler -- it isn't). Meanwhile, Janet continues to play the victim in her argument with Jasmine and we get some very telling informati...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Monday, June 9, 2025 (PART 2)

June 16, 2025 • 44 mins
THIS IS PART 2 OF A 2-PART NEWS EPISODE! For part 1, check back on your feed. On this episode, I discuss casting updates including the exciting news that Rachel Zoe will be making her return to Bravo and joining RHOBH! Meanwhile, Jax Taylor is paying some consequences for his terrible behaviour as his podcast tour is cancelled (and not by choice), plus why he's "taking a break" from social media. Brynn Whitfield claims that she wa...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Monday, June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025 • 106 mins
On today's episode, the divorce drama is heating up! Ralph Pitmann is sharing all kinds of receipts on social media to prove Drew cheated on him -- but do we care? Real Housewives of Miami is back and bringing the heat both off and on the show -- Guerdy posts receipts to clapback at Julia and Jody and Lisa address that A/C rumour. Plus, Paige DeSorbo has launched her pajama line, Daphne, to mixed reviews and is responding to the ba...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Monday, June 9, 2025 (PART 1)

June 9, 2025 • 79 mins
THIS IS PART 1 OF A 2-PART NEWS EPISODE! On Part 1, I dive into some of the insane Bravo news that has been coming at us this past week -- firstly, Monique Samuels is returning to RHOP and boy do I have opinions on this!! Next, I get into everything RHOA -- Brit Eady not showing up to the reunion, the ridiculous reunion seating chart, Kenya Moore's statement about not being invited to the reunion, and of course Brit's $2 million l...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025 • 62 mins
Their shows are on pause but they're continuing to bring the drama -- Family Karma and RHONJ are causing all kinds of chatter online after Monica and Rish break off their engagement and Gia Giudice has Lexi Ioannou, Dina Manzo's daughter, on her podcast to discuss her experience surrounding her now imprisoned step-father, Tommy Manzo. Meanwhile, Janet from The Valley wants us to know why her and Jason give the benefit of the doubt...
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🏡 The Valley AFTER SHOW Season 2, Episodes 6-7 Recap!

May 30, 2025 • 97 mins
On this week's recap, Jason has many opinions on Danny but is sure to extend Jax some grace for not paying his mortgage for 6 months. Meanwhile, Janet is appalled that others would gossip about her and her marriage (Nia and Danny would like a word...). Jax continues to deflect and try to convince us that not paying taxes for 6 years is totally normal and we find out more details about the "ring" rumour, where it originally came fro...
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🗞️ Bravo Weekly News: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025 • 84 mins
The Bravo/NBC Upfronts brought more than just new shows, as a rumour is swirling that Erika Jayne and Jesse Solomon hooked up! Plus, Lexi continues her very long media tour with new insights on her side of the story. Meanwhile, #momtok continues to bring the drama during their season 2 pause; Jessi responds to rumors of her seperation from her husband and makes some shocking claims about Demi and Marciano's relationship and of cour...
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