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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' reunion: NeNe and Cynthia dish it was 'us versus them'
In mid-January, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" gathered for at least ten hours at Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium to hash out their differences in a grueling day that fans will see on Sunday's (Feb. 13) Part 1 of the reunion special.
"Right before they say it's a reunion, everybody's stressed out," NeNe Leakes tells Zap2it.
"In our life," Cynthia Bailey tells us. "The reunion show is a big deal and I guess it's big to the viewers that watch the show, as well. I was very anxious to do it and get it over with."
All that stress and anxiety doesn't surprise us. If there were a battle royale to be had in Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise, it would be the reunion show. But from what Cynthia and NeNe tell us, it was more like a game of "Survivor" as the other women started scheming before they actually sat down for the reunion shoot.
"People try to form alliances," NeNe says. "Which I never do. I just go in. It's just a really difficult thing to sit there in front of the person that you said this or that and they're asking you why you said that. I used to say it's because I have an opinion and I can give my opinion any time I want to. And when I stop stating that and start stating the facts, then it's time to get worried."
When it comes to forming the alliances, NeNe says she knows who the main schemer was.
"Phaedra [Parks] is hilarious to me," she says. "She talked all this stuff about everybody, all us girls, but I seem to be the only one who has a problem with it. That is probably because she has called each girl up and made friendly with them, saying I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that... So, Phaedra and all of them apologized to each other and of course they all want to be against me. It was sort of like me and Cynthia against them."
"Yes, that would be accurate," Cynthia says of the alliances. "I don't know what's going on with the other girls. I don't really talk to them as much as I talk to NeNe. So, I think it's pretty obvious that they were all together, you know, in terms of conversation. They all seemed to be fine with everything coming from them and then, you know, it was kind of like us versus them."
Regardless, NeNe says she didn't walk in to the reunion expecting anything less than the other girls becoming citizens of "Haterville."
"It's mainly because I do a lot of things, so I can understand all this hating on me," NeNe says. "I don't expect them to lift me up or pat me on the back. I know I'm going to encounter haters. Besides that, I know exactly who I am. I'm not fishing for a compliment."
But while NeNe understood why the girls formed an alliance for the reunion, Cynthia sees no point to it all. "I don't really get the idea of joining together," Cynthia says. "It's like look, you said it, own it, defend it, and move on. This show is about opinions. You feel that way about me, hey, that's fair... I think it's a choice when you say things about each other that cross the line."
Watch a preview of NeNe versus Phaedra from the reunion below:
What do you think about Phaedra allegedly forming an alliance with the other housewives against NeNe and Cynthia?
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Mrs.Phredra is very classie and respecful,do not change!
Hmm, 'Beauty and the Beast'.
I believe they did gang up. I think they are jealous of NeNe. Why shouldn't they be, NeNe is the one that is most famous. The others aren't known outside of this show. I've yet to see ANY of them on a national program, let alone a show other than RHOA. As for Mrs. Parks' statement that RHOA is NeNe's claim to fame, she's right it is. What she doesn't mention is that her claim to fame is defending celebrities of the past. She needs to get over herself, she is no attorney to the stars...what stars, old acts from the 80'S? Please.
nene just want the spotlight to be on her at all times. She is jealous of Kim but i like how kim stood up to her. Nene thinks that she makes the show but surprise most people watch because of Kim who is more classy and togethjer than nene who is all over the place. every boy has a story line except nene whose stoyline is always at someone elses expense to get camera time. She could be a nice person if she act more respectful since she said she is a grown *** woman - I quess describing your self as grown *** just shows how ghetto she is. nene has no shame she is like a person you take in eat your food enjoy all you offer and still while in your house curse you out. Nene has no class or shame you can be famos without been bitchy or nasty. in the end only certain stereotype role she will play. See - she did not last on her tv show horrible. She makes kim looks better and better each time.kim is smart nene is just what kim says of her. the other housewives just dont have the guts to say it or maybe they will not stoopto nene's level. Phaedra is right the show is her claim to fame. love phaedra and kim
What person in their right mind would be jealous of Nene? She got a husband who badmouths and steals from her and a son in jail. She's ugly as hell and she's ghetto trash. And Cynthia is no better. She may be beautiful on the outside but look at who she married. Nuff said.
Nene and Sheree are racist, jealous , hateful and don't even try to hide it... the rest are great.
NeNe is real, she didn't know Phadera!!! Phadera is fake, ghetto, and ugly!!! The eye make up on Phadera is horrible and yall all know it lol!!!
Nene is a low rent old stripper. Cynthia guard your money and man arms Sheree is just full of shiit.
OMG are you kidding!! NeNe is completely a Narcist...Its all about NeNe and she is the most jealous of them all. She thinks she is so great and she looks so stupid because everyone can see that she is JEALOUS of anyone who gets more attention then her. Does NeNe really think she is the one that makes the show?? ha ha ha dream on NeNe!! She is a wanna be LOSER!!! Honestly NeNe looks like the HeShe on the show... I also think its funny how NeNe thinks she fools the viewers by her bullying Kim. Please, this just shows her insecurity. Talking **** on the bus and did she not know that she was a freakin guest on that bus. The only reason she went was because she was so jealous of Kim and Kandi that she could not help but have to see what was going on behind the scenes.
NENE YOU ARE A BIG FREAKIN JOKE!!
Greg swapped Nene for Dwight...not much difference.