Former Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel's push for reality TV stars to unionize is questioned. The podcast recap episode three of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, discuss drama and secrets, alcohol-related protocols, Shannon Bador's recovery, and a physical altercation between Real Housewives of New Jersey cast members.
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Bethenny Frankel is advocating for unionization of reality TV stars and pushing for changes in the treatment and representation of reality TV stars.
There are alleged differences in the treatment and response towards Bethenny Frankel and Nini Leakes, raising questions about the role of race in the reality TV industry.
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Recap of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Episode 3
In this podcast episode, the host recaps Episode 3 of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. The episode introduces a new cast member named Monica, who is described as beautiful, funny, and invested in the conversations. Monica brings a young and fresh energy to the show. The host highlights the tension between cast member Mary Cosby and Whitney. They discuss how Mary dangles shade towards Whitney, leading to an amusing confrontation. The host expresses excitement about the current season of Salt Lake City, suggesting that there may be more drama and secrets to be revealed.
NBC Universal's Workplace Conduct Guidelines
The podcast delves into a statement recently released by NBC Universal, the parent company of Bravo, addressing workplace conduct guidelines for reality shows. The statement emphasizes the need for expanded alcohol-related training for cast, crew, and production teams. It also discusses confidentiality clauses, stating that they are not intended to prevent disclosure of unlawful acts in the workplace. The podcast highlights how these guidelines come amidst recent incidents involving alcohol-related issues on reality shows, including a suspension of two cast members from the Real Housewives of New Jersey due to a physical altercation. The podcast also mentions the involvement of Bethany Frankel and Nini Leakes in advocating for changes in the reality TV industry.
Bethany Frankel's Reality Reckoning
The episode addresses Bethany Frankel's push for a 'reality reckoning' and her efforts to bring about changes in the treatment and representation of reality TV stars. The podcast briefly recounts Bethany's calls for unionization of reality stars and her hiring of high-powered attorneys. It also mentions leaks from Bravo and the alleged differences in the treatment and response towards Bethany and Nini Leakes. The podcast raises questions about the role of race in the industry and whether Bethany's actions have had a greater impact due to her status and background. It concludes by mentioning Nini's response to Bethany's statement and invites listeners to share their thoughts on the matter.
Former Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel claims "the reality TV reckoning is here" as she continues her push for reality TV stars to unionize. However, did Bethenny hijack NeNe's cause? Let's get into it! But first, Carlos gives his recap of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City thus far.