
Atlanta's Opera nightclub served as the setting for the highly anticipated season two reunion of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' But unlike last year's drama-filled reunion, in which Lisa Wu Hartwell threatened to throw Kim Zolciak over the couch, the Oct. 29 special was relatively fireworks free.
Bravo's Andy Cohen wasn't able to muster a lot of details from the ladies, leaving fans disappointed by the most well-known and talked group in the 'Housewives' franchise.
Instead of rocking her own clothing line, She by Sheree, Sheree Whitfield wore a Dolce and Gabbana frock. One viewer asked Whitfield whether she was a lesbian, to which Whitfield replied, "Get a life. I am okay with who I am, and I like men. Sorry, Kate." She denied the rumors that she had a boob job, adding, "No, good bra."
Nene Leakes disclosed that she still has not found her biological father or taken a paternity test with the man she believes is her father because he is an alcoholic. The 'Never Make the Same Mistake Twice' author said she and Zolciak got into a fight because of rumors started by 'Housewives' stars from other counties.
Cohen probed about the Leakes-Zolciak choking incident, but Zolciak refused to answer his question, adding, "And so what? We [need to] move on to something else. Like I said, I'm going to say it again, we've moved passed it. We've had a conversation. I know she wishes me to be successful, I wish her the same f***ing thing."
Cohen joked, "Am I alone in not buying this?"
He refused to let the 'Tardy for the Party' singer keep him out of the loop about her relationship with a married man. Although Zolciak initially denied being with her mystery boyfriend, Big Poppa, who is reportedly Atlanta real estate mogul Lee Najjar, Cohen spilled the beans on that lie. Apparently, Big Poppa, who proposed to the mother of two during the taping of season two of 'Housewives,' turned up during a commercial break to give Zolciak a kiss.
"When I got the ring, I was led to believe that the divorce was over. I made a mistake," she said.
Of his wife, who is also is named Kimberly, Zolciak said, "She's fully aware. He is with me five or six days a week, [but] about six weeks ago, I was like 'I'm not going to do this anymore and here I am."
She charged, "I wish you would get the hell off of Big Poppa."
"How do you support yourself?" Cohen inquired.
"My song. I worked as a nurse and waited table at Bahama Breeze. I saved my money and have been very smart," she replied.
Lisa Wu Hartwell, who wore an outfit from her Closet Freak line, said she isn't broke but that she and her husband, Ed Hartwell, downsized instead of living beyond their means. She is still working on having a baby.
Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Kandi Burruss, the newest member of the bunch, was very emotional as she discussed the death of her ex-fiance, Ashley "A.J." Jewell. She said they called off their engagement in June, shortly after taping the series because her mother and A.J. had a blowout fight.
"When I look back at it, I see a lot of the things that she had seen, but I wish that she went about it a different way," Burruss said, adding that she was the first person to arrive at the hospital when she got the news that he died.
Part two of the reunion special of 'Housewives' will feature an appearance from Dwight Eubanks, whom many call the sixth housewife. Zolciak will also perform her single 'Tardy for the Party.'
Part Two of the Reunion airs Nov. 5 at 10 p.m. EST on Bravo.


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By: G Jacks on 11/04/2009 3:16AM
Lisa, I love you, best to you and Ed, NeNe if it's not about you , you are in an up roar. Get over yourself.Sheree fashion show was wack even with Dwights help, clothes were TERRIBLE. Lisa's was way better clean and fresh. Candi stand your ground don't let NeNe bully you, she wants all the attention.Kim quit being so complusive about everything everybody you meet you wanna have something in common with. Candi look out for Kim she'll be talking bout u next, she has talked bout everybody on the show.
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By: solosuej on 11/04/2009 3:27AM
Lisa, u r the BOMB, big ups to you and Ed.Fashion show was great. . . cool and fresh. Now Sheree on the other hand I don't know what that crap was you had, but it was TERRIBLE! even with Dwights help. Clothes were a bust. NeNe if u r not at the center of attention you have a problem with it. That's about the only thing that Kim says is true, you bring all the drama. Candi u r a doll sorry for your lost, and continue to stand your ground with NeNe and don't let her bully you. Now, Kim you r complusive about everyhting everybody you meet you want to have something in common with 1st NeNe, then Sheree now Candi get over it with your non sing self. Candi I think she used u 4 the record even though u and your team did a good job, other than that Kim u have no singing career noe do u have Big Poppa, that man is not about to leave his wife and kids for you get your own man.
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By: Sheryl on 11/05/2009 6:54PM
Luv this show, and all the girls...can't wait to watch it on Thursday nites!!
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By: Duke of Decatur,Ga on 11/05/2009 2:35PM
WELL, i enjoy the show all the chractors do their parts well. However, i have heard from some of my white female friends. Kim do not represents, she may be a nice person but trailer trash all the way. I enjoy Ms Burris, she's refreshing and the rest are ok. I think the producer should throw in a little contraversy.(sic)Lets, have Kim date a single dad who's conservative, a former baller with money and a 10 year old son. Oh, let him be black and handsome. Now, the sh@t is on with NENE and Sherre against Kim!!!
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By: Nia Tyler on 11/07/2009 7:25PM
These women all except Kandi,have cash but no class.They are LOUD, gossiping, backstabbing,drunks.
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By: mcmilliant on 11/08/2009 2:27PM
I was disappointed in the reunion. Not because I expected neck rolling or anything of that nature, but, because all of a sudden no one wanted to tell the truth. Dwight was absolutely correct when he came out and asked them why were they all acting so low-key! Also, why wouldn't any of them admit that Kim sounded like s**t on that stage???? That chick cannot sing and Kandi should never have let her perform that song on stage. Or someone should have turned OFF her mic so we could not hear her singing along with the song. Once again, America is buying studio work and not real singing! And, to add more insult to injury, everyone knows that Sheree took credit for that fashion show that DWIGHT put together. Her designs would never sell without the bomb show to present them! Dwight needs his own show! Hopefully, next season we will see NeNe getting some therapy, Kandi lose that plastic smile and quit talking through her teeth, Lisa living in the real world with the rest of us (and pregnant), and Kim....I don't know what to say about Kim! Ummm, losing some of the pink tint in the wigs she wears....backing up some of the threats she says behind the other ladies backs....getting a bad shot of Botox... and the beat goes on!
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