| Reunion | |
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| Episode No. | 12 |
| Air date | May 14, 2017 |
| Previous | "Fur Wedding" |
| Next | "The Whole Eastern Suburbs Thing" |
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Reunion is the twelfth episode of the first season and the twelfth episode ever produced of The Real Housewives of Sydney. It premiered on May 14, 2017, to an audience of 189,000 live viewers.
Official Synopsis[]
Google Play Store: "There’s waterworks, walkouts and a barrage of allegations thrown as the Real Housewives of Sydney come together for the first time for the reunion that Australia has been waiting for. It doesn’t take long for things to heat up when spiritual goddess, Athena and straight shooting, Victoria go head to head. Insults and accusations are thrown, resulting in one housewife storming out."[1]
Summary[]
Alex Perry, reunion host
The ladies arrive at the reunion with uncertainties. The ladies first view a fashion montage from the season. The focus moves onto Matty, Athena X thinks people who seek beauty enhancements medically are insecure. Nicole points out Athena X has had botox and nose jobs. Athena X clarifies her nose jobs were for medical reasons. Melissa explains that it is hypocritical, Athena X does not get it. Matty revealed that she had gone out with Athena X for drinks and they are currently amicable. However, Athena X seems unsatisfied with Matty's explanation, Matty apologizes and diffuses the situation.
Nicole's privilege is up next. Alex Perry, the host reveals that Nicole's power got cut off when during filming, and Nicole did not know electricity bills need to be paid. Nicole explains that she does not open her mail, she had been married since 24 and lived at home before then. The ladies have a laugh and move on.
A montage of Lisa lying rolls, Lisa is adamant that the drowning story in the Whitsundays is not a lie. Lisa denies sending Lizzie Buttrose to Victoria's charity event, she just relayed what happened to Lizzie (Lisa said "I give you, Lizzie Buttrose, enjoy" in her confessional). Lisa states she does not think Lizzie behaved badly while the ladies confirm Lizzie was very drunk. Lisa apparently sent a picture of a dead cat to production accusing Krissy of flinging it into her property. However, the same picture shows up when prompted on Google search, of a cat that died over 15 years ago in Helsinki. Lisa tries to explain it as her husband David would not let her take a picture of the corpse so she had to send something else. Lisa then said the cat could've been a reaction of David's comments of his appearance on First Contact. Krissy calls her out for lying.
Producer and the ladies holding Athena X from going toward Victoria
Nicole holding up Women's Weekly
Victoria and Athena X's feud is explored. Unaired footage of an producer and the ladies holding Athena X back from going toward Victoria aggressively in Fur Wedding is shown. Athena X thinks she's bullied when Nicole pointed out Athena X had a problem with every single lady in the room. Athena X calls Nicole "Australia's greatest liar". Victoria explains calling Athena X jatz crackers is humorous while Athena X called her a "fat little girl" the first time they met in Jatz Crackers. Everyone tries to explain to Athena X that the comment is rude. Athena X and Victoria argue. Alex steps in and questions if Athena X is unable to take responsibilities of her actions. A viewer question regarding Athena X's spirituality is delivered, Athena X states she intends to be a mirror to show the ladies their judgmental nature. Matty points out perhaps the ladies are the mirror showing Athena X who she is. Athena X denies and continue to argue with Victoria. Victoria prompts Athena X to recall a nasty comment toward her by Victoria. Athena X paused before accusing Victoria for using words with malicious intents. Melissa steps in for a brief moment before Athena X accuses Victoria for campaigning against her. Nicole gets a copy of Women's Weekly which showcases an article named "Nicole is out to get me", where Athena X attacks all the ladies. Argument ensued.
Alex berates Athena X for her constant cutting Victoria off
Joh Bailey's comments about Levendi diamond at Victoria's charity is discussed. Victoria defended herself by stating she told Joh to stop but it was not aired. Athena X keeps cutting Victoria off. Alex berates the ladies for not letting each other finish speaking. Victoria storms off as Athena X does not let Victoria get a word out. Victoria returns, Athena X immediately start commenting on Victoria, attacking her in Greek.
Lisa's Instagram post about Krissy
Alex moves on to Krissy and Lisa's feud. Lisa states when she was having a cigarette in the Whitsundays amidst her break down, she overheard Krissy commenting negatively on her marriage. Victoria intercepts and recalls after her and Lisa's heartfelt moment in Greek Goddess, Lisa turned around and said "it was all for the camera". Lisa explains that it was humorous as she was afraid of being vulnerable on camera. Victoria is hurt and starts crying. They move on to Lisa's comments about Krissy's sexuality. Lisa regrets her behavior at Athena X's art exhibit in For Art's Sake. Krissy is baffled at Lisa's confessionals, Melissa agrees. Nicole mentions she had a conversation with Lisa about slut shaming Krissy, but then Lisa posts on Instagram a picture of Krissy's behind with the caption "multiple owners, significant #haildamage $1200 or best offer". Lisa states she took it down already but the ladies do not excuse the behavior. Lisa takes responsibility and says her family had a conversation with her about this as well. Just as they seem to be able to move on Lisa delivers a back handed compliment.
David and Lisa
David Oldfield joins the ladies, Alex appreciates them showing their raw relationship to the world. Lisa seems distressed and thinks she used the show as an distraction to her marital problems. Alex asks Nicole, who's known Lisa and David the longest if the ladies supported Lisa. Nicole thinks it was the best to not mention it too often as it is hurtful to Lisa. Victoria thinks she was used by Lisa, because she was relating her own experience of being stuck in a toxic marriage that affects her child. David and Lisa hold hands and they seem to be in a better place.
Athena X calling Melissa a "pot plant" in For Art's Sake, is revisited. Melissa states she had told Athena X prior that she could not make it and already apologized. Athena X apologizes to Melissa and thinks she was hurt that Melissa, as an artist was not supporting another artist. Their conversation on the boat in the Whitsundays in All At Sea is brought up. Melissa says the "love yourself" comments hurt her and Athena X explained it comes from good intentions. They argue, Athena X yells at Melissa and tells her to "be the pot plant". Athena X then calls Victoria, Nicole, and Krissy "animals" who went into her art exhibit screaming at her. They all start arguing. Athena X uses being hurt as an excuse for her behavior. Alex circles back to Melissa, who states she does not like confrontations, therefore she was quiet throughout the season, which Alex appreciates.
Victoria's absence and tardiness to many events is brought up. Matty tells Victoria that the ladies want her at their events because they enjoy her company. Matty and Victoria talk about Victoria skipping the final dinner in Singapore. Victoria states she wanted to get dinner with her newfound sister. Matty says she heard many different excuses on why Victoria was not there from the ladies. They end on the note Victoria has gotten to an age where she just can't be bothered.
Lisa and Nicole's feud is talked about, a montage of Lisa fat shaming Nicole among other mean comments is shown. Athena X laughs as everyone's silent and explains as she's uncomfortable. Nicole and Athena X argue. Nicole is hurt as she had defended Lisa and checks up on her. Lisa states she called Nicole 3 times but Nicole said Lisa never called. Lisa owns up to her behavior and apologizes. Nicole accepts the apology but says it's the actions that matter.
The reunion ends on a good note.
Starring[]
Main Housewives[]
Host[]
Quotes[]
- Nicole: "I'm not gonna make apologies for the fact that my family is successful, and that my husband is successful, and that I live a privileged life. I'm proud!"
- Victoria: "I'll tell you if you shut the f*ck up." (reacting to Athena X constantly cutting her off)
- Alex Perry: "Can somebody get a fork, and shove it in my eyeball right now."