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In the latest installment of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a day of retail therapy takes a turn when a seemingly innocent joke rattles Amanda. Kyle repeatedly steps in to shield Amanda from the probing questions of the group, but Dorit suspects Kyle’s motives, hinting that she’s simply trying to recruit Amanda as an ally. Meanwhile, Bozoma has grown weary of trying to help Amanda fit in and muses whether Amanda is attempting to escape one cult only to start another.
The glam squad is in full swing as the ladies prepare for a shopping adventure in Florence, Italy. Sutton, unfortunately, is stuck borrowing Kyle’s Zara dress due to a luggage mishap, while Rachel is preoccupied with her son learning about her ex’s new girlfriend. Despite her concerns, Rachel hopes that a day of shopping will help alleviate her worries.
During the ride into town, Sutton shares her frustration about Amanda, who is busy tapping away on her new book manuscript while using Sutton’s pillow for comfort. Sutton had envisioned bonding with Amanda as roommates and getting to know her better, but the reality is proving more challenging. Many in the group remain skeptical of Amanda’s intentions.
As the women pretend to sightsee, they come across the iconic statue of David. Erika, with her signature candor, points out the anatomical details of the statue, keeping the day anything but dull.
The ladies pretend to sight-see and when they see the statue of David, Erika points out the “c*m gutters” on the statue. Stay classy.
They chuckle over the Pinocchio masks until Amanda overhears them joking that Amanda should don the mask. Amanda makes a note of this mean jab as the women separate for some serious shopping time.
Sutton has set up some private shopping at Dolce and Gabbana since she is a personal friend of theirs. It must be nice to know people! (Inviting Boz to come along on this adventure is a big FU to Boz since she has picked on Sutton’s clothing in the past.) The shopping is unbelievable and Rachel says it herself, “in Europe, money is not real.”
The minute Amanda has Kyle away from the group she explains that she thinks she heard Boz say she should wear a mask. Natalie, a friend of, confirms that she heard Boz say this. This strikes Amanda as insanely rude as it insinuates that she is fake. Kyle is taking this joke very seriously and is unsure why Boz would think saying something like that would be funny. Amanda calls herself emotionally regulated, not fake. Don’t get it twisted.
Rachel and Dorit wind up strolling the streets of Florence together (after Dorit once again dropped a small fortune shopping). Rachel chats about her son’s situation and shares how he will be joining her family in the Hamptons as a reprieve. Rachel also states that she’s been getting some sh*t from Sutton for being buddy-buddy with Dorit.
Rachel points out that Sutton has said she has issues with Dorit digging up Amanda’s cult past, almost trying to use it as a weapon. Dorit is annoyed because she thought she turned a corner with Sutton and was back on friendly terms. Dorit believes that Sutton is trying to choose a “side” that would keep Kyle happy.
On the ride back, Boz claims that she does not even remember that she said Amanda should wear the mask, nor does she think it’s that serious. Boz wonders how she hurt Amanda’s feelings and is annoyed that once again, Amanda pulled Kyle into it before going directly to the source.
When Erika asks ChatGPT who Amanda really is, it says there is no tie to a cult but that “multiple persons have accused her of misleading content” that is “off-putting or manipulative.” Sutton does not want to be a part of this conversation because she thinks it’s even worse than Dorit allegedly trying to dig up dirt on Amanda.
Rachel and Dorit are the shopping stragglers. On their way back, Dorit confides in Rachel about Kyle’s comments. Kyle has insinuated that Dorit’s behavior is “manic,” but Dorit reminds us all that Kyle’s a shopaholic. Rachel does not feel like the friendship between Kyle and Dorit is working any more.
Back at the villa, the ladies prep for a pizza and pool party, but once again, Dorit is late. Rachel opens up about her rough personal day and Sutton discusses the investigatory behavior hovering around Amanda.
Dorit wastes no time jumping in. She is furious that she gave Sutton the chance to move forward with her when now Dorit is hearing Sutton is talking sh*t about her and her “Google deep dive.” Sutton obviously denies these claims and reminds Dorit that SHE admitted at the table that she searched Amanda. Sutton goes on to say that if she were Amanda, she would have had a reaction to that deep dive. Dorit wonders if Amanda is a bit hyper-sensitive and points out that Amanda shows up sulky around the crew.
Amanda is ready to speak for herself and hates that being calm is considered fake. She explains that she does not feel “safe” at the dinner table. Kyle thinks it’s a lot for Amanda and understands why she does not feel comfortable opening up to the ladies. Boz wonders if Amanda is simply having a problem because she is finally being held accountable…
Amanda tells the group that “my life looks good because it is good.” She admits to flaws and feels like the women who have taken the time to get to know her understand that she is authentic.
Amanda calls Boz out for her mask comment and Boz freaks. Boz does not remember saying this comment, but does admit that she does not believe Amanda is being clear about her life. It is not pure and there are “warts” in her life. Boz is sick of Amanda making things very perfect and it seems like everything is “poor Amanda.” It’s giving victim complex.
When Kyle asks Natalie to confirm she actually heard Boz say the mask comment about Amanda, Natalie backtracks. Kyle reminds Natalie that the cameras don’t life. This begins to escalate. Amanda remembers that Boz told her she can’t control how people react to things, and yet here we are…Boz trying to control Amanda’s reaction to the comment.
Dorit excuses herself quietly, angry that Kyle is no longer being objective about the situation. In Dorit’s eyes, Kyle is busy protecting Amanda and is hopeful that “Amanda will fall in line and be her soldier.” Erika is annoyed that Dorit comes late and leaves early, but according to Rachel, Dorit is just doing her own thing, pulling an Italian goodbye.
Once dinner wraps up, the ladies meet with their “teams” for a post-fight recap. Boz calls Amanda cunning to Rachel and Dorit. She feels like Amanda is always playing the victim. Boz wants Amanda to be honest and clear about her life…starting with this alleged cult. Boz feels as though Amanda walked away from one cult and she built another one. Interesting…
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