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Throwing It Back & Throwing It Away: Love Island, RHOA & RHORI

Season 1, Ep. 31

This week on Shelbz for the Culture, Shelbz and Vogue-featured makeup artist Krystal Collins-Mitchell break down Love Island USA's wild Casa Amor chaos, put KC on trial in Casa Court, and debate whether Sincere is actually sincere. Then they head to RHOA for therapy talks, financial reality checks, and Phaedra's underwhelming comeback before diving into RHORI's reunion drama, where JoEllen steals the show, Rulla can't land a punch, and the AI queen allegations fly. Plus: Mia Thornton's Photoshop scandal, Ultimate Girls Trip excitement, and why some Bravo friendships should come with a mediator and a whistle.


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