The third episode of Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta premiered on March 23. This engaging installment featured the housewives attending Kelli’s charity event at Balmain’s. Tensions escalated as Shamea and Angela found themselves in a conflict, while Drew consulted her attorney about her ongoing divorce. Meanwhile, Porsha took a moment to relax at a spa with her mother, Diana, amid her turbulent personal life.
During their spa visit, Porsha confided in Diana about the stress resulting from her divorce proceedings with Simon. She expressed her displeasure regarding Kelli’s comments, which suggested that Porsha had stolen Simon from his previous partner, Falynn. Shamea came to Porsha’s defense during the discussion, particularly when Kelli was spreading rumors in Porsha’s absence.
Diana expressed her thoughts on the situation, indicating that Shamea should not have shared those harmful comments with Porsha. She believed that a true friend wouldn’t relay gossip when someone isn’t present. In Porsha’s view, Shamea’s loyalty was commendable, leading her to remark, “it is what it is.”
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) did not hold back their opinions on the drama unfolding between Porsha and Shamea.
“Mm. I’m a little? ?? about Porsha just believing Kelli that Shamea served it up crazy in the retelling when Kelli was literally yelling why you stole that lady’s husband the first time y’all met? Would Shamea lie about what happened?”a fan said.
“Porsha don’t even try to do that. Shamea protected her by saying that yet that’s a problem. Porsha is full of shit and Shamea has always been a good friend to her,”said another fan.
“I love Porsha but why are you making an issue with Shamea with that girl had ya back…,”added a third.
“Porsha won’t ever say it but there’s so much subtext and smoke in her scenes with Shamea. It’s the fact that Shamea is getting her shine on the main stage and is no longer being relegated on #RHOA to being one of her backups,”commented one.
The online discourse also included criticism directed at Diana for her comments regarding Shamea. Fans noted the irony in her stance.
“PORSHA needs to watch Shamea? Ms. Diane have you met your daughter,”an X user wrote.
“Ms. Diane looks like she might have caused a rift between the friends. I wonder if it was because Shamea is living the life she was hoping for her daughter or feels her daughter deserves it more,”another user wrote.
“It’s crazy cus the girls giving Shamea all this mess about sticking up for Porsha meanwhile Porsha talking bad about Shamea. Porsha is not Shamea’s friend,”commented one.
“Porsha manufacturing her beef with Shamea over Kelli’s actions is so calculated. She’s really reaching since she can’t film with Simon and that home LOL,”added another.
Exploring Porsha and Diana’s Discussion During Episode 3
During their spa visit, Porsha expressed to her mother that witnessing her daughter navigate the complexities of a troubled relationship has been incredibly difficult. Diana has stepped up as a confidante and source of support throughout Porsha’s divorce.
“I always felt like he was your protector and for the first time it felt like you were on an island all by yourself,”her mom said.
Porsha elaborated in a confessional that she was practicing meditation to counteract the negativity associated with her public divorce. She shared how the massages offered her a rare moment of mental clarity amidst the chaos.
Reflecting on her previous marriage, Porsha noted the stark differences between her first divorce and her current situation with Simon, emphasizing the lack of communication. She revealed her struggles to reach out to Simon’s family members for assistance, but unfortunately, her efforts were met with silence.
New episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16 air every Monday at 8 PM ET on Bravo, promising more drama and emotional revelations.