Overview of Watch What Crappens — Episode #3079 (RHOP S10E07: “Ain’t No T’Challa Back, Girl!”)
Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam recap and roast Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10, Episode 7. The episode covers Monique Samuels’s long‑awaited return, new cast member Stacy’s product launches and alleged “copycat” behavior, ongoing factional tensions among the women (filters/“catfish” drama, estate litigation, wedding cameos), plus smaller storylines: Ashley’s GNA/drag‑king stuff, Wendy & Eddie’s renovations and merch, Angel’s reaction to being called a “catfish,” and some chaotic kid/party moments. Ben and Ronnie mix recap with heavy snark, production critiques, and recurring jokes.
Episode recap — scene by scene (concise)
- Opening/sponsors: Ben & Ronnie thank BravoCon attendees; read multiple sponsor spots (Bombas, Audible, AutoTrader, Wondery promos).
- Monique’s return: We see Monique in public (briefly), but very little real interaction at first. She shows Ashley her new home, puppy (Mino) and a new bird — still emotional about her late parrot T’Challa (died flying into a ceiling fan). Old‑home nostalgia noted; producers’ odd choice of a blank confessional background flagged.
- Salmon sperm facial bit: Kiana gets a “salmon sperm” facial — used for a string of jokes and absurdities from the hosts.
- Friend groups and fallout: Monique claims to be focused on healing post‑fight/divorce; says she’s been out of touch with many cast members for years. Giselle is said to have grown close to Monique and started a fashion line with her (Ben & Ronnie incredulous).
- Stacy (new cast) introductions: Stacy is launching products (packaged gummies/cannabis line), brand named “Shio” (pronounced shee‑oh; she says it means “happy” in Yoruba/Nigerian). Wendy/crew accuse her of borrowing the “Happy” aesthetic from Wendy/Eddie’s merch (“Happy Eddie”).
- Wendy & Eddie: Home renovation (“Weddy”), $100k budget skepticism, merch (lighters, lip gloss) and the cringe “Bring out Eddie” tee. Wendy upset her father didn’t say happy birthday in a family thread.
- Angel: At Ice Queens with her sister; angry about being called a “catfish” (cast complained her appearance didn’t match Instagram). Hosts think Angel overshares hurt feelings and lingers in the victim lane.
- Giselle’s legal fight: Giselle’s still pursuing litigation over her late father’s will — accuses the wife of forging/disposing of the will; Ben & Ronnie side with Giselle and call the alleged behavior horrific.
- Kids/party chaos: Tia talks about Lexi’s party gone wrong (TikTok invite, large crowd, arrests/police calls, people vomiting).
- Kiera & Greg: Vignettes of couple therapy and improved communication — hosts find it performative and uninteresting.
- Dallas wedding cameo: Cast flies to Jassy’s wedding but attends only for a couple hours then return for Ashley’s Pride performance; Ben & Ronnie think Jassy got a throwaway wedding montage.
- Ashley’s GNA and drag‑king event: Ashley’s charity/brand GNA looks half‑baked (no solid web presence). Ashley throws drag‑king party with hilariously bad name choices for the drag kings; Monique makes an appearance and briefly greets multiple women.
- Tease/conflict: Kiana blurts that Stacy went on dates with “your ex‑husband” — confusion reigns; rumor ties to Chris Samuels (Monique’s ex) and sets up future drama.
Main takeaways
- Monique’s return is low contact but emotionally charged — T’Challa’s death remains a sensitive touchpoint; producers are setting Monique back into the group slowly.
- Stacy is presented as a brash newcomer: entrepreneurial (gummies/cannabis), culturally positioned (claims Nigerian roots/“Shio”), and already accused of copying Wendy’s aesthetic/ideas. She’s lightweight on substance but heavy on PR.
- Alliances shifting: Giselle is planting seeds for a rapprochement with Monique (possible strategic alliance against others, notably Angel). Expect new pairings.
- Production & continuity oddities: Weird confessional backgrounds, quick wedding montage, unclear branding (GNA) — Ben & Ronnie call out sloppy or manufactured elements.
- Ongoing serious storyline: Giselle’s estate lawsuit is real and consequential; it’s a heavy narrative thread amid the usual Bravo frivolity.
Notable quotes, lines & running jokes
- “Put it in my veins. Potomac.” — enthusiastic BravoCon/ Potomac energy.
- “T’Challa” arc: Monique’s bird died — hosts repeatedly mock the ceiling‑fan explanation and call it bad pet‑parenting.
- “Bring out Eddie” — Eddie now sells merch with this phrase; hosts mock its cultural penetration (or lack thereof).
- Stacy’s brand: “Shio” (Shē‑oh) — presented as “happy” in Yoruba/Nigerian context; accused of being a thinly disguised copy of “Happy Eddie.”
- Angel called a “catfish” — leads to “asshole lips and Forrest Whitaker eyes” line (Ben & Ronnie use this to mock prolonged outrage).
- Drag‑king names: hosts roast the event and most names (examples cited: “D‑Grease These Nuts,” “Serving Jizz,” “Proper Puss Popper”) — consensus: cringe and in need of queenly help.
- Ben & Ronnie’s recurring self‑roasts: references to their “Tin Man” gaffe and general BravoCon exhaustion.
Production notes / critique highlighted by the hosts
- Blank confessional background for Monique (looks like an error).
- Rapid montage of Jassy’s wedding felt disrespectful to the bride and clearly edited for cast convenience.
- Ashley/GNA lacks online legitimacy (no proper site; hosts checked Instagram and found little).
- Some storylines (Ashley’s drag/charity, “Bring out Eddie” merch) come across as self‑promotion rather than fully formed plots.
What to watch for in upcoming episodes
- How Monique reacts once she directly meets Stacy — potential confrontations or alliances.
- Giselle’s estate case developments — could become a major arc.
- Stacy’s product rollout and whether Wendy/Eddie escalate the “copycat” conflict.
- Further fallout from the “catfish” comments about Angel; will other women take sides?
- Whether Ashley’s GNA/World Pride plans get more coherent or continue to look performative.
Final verdict (Ben & Ronnie’s vibe)
This episode is a mix of sentimental moments (Monique’s grief), brand theatrics (Stacy/GNA, Wendy merch), and manufactured cross‑pollination of storylines (quick wedding cameo, drag king spectacle). Ben and Ronnie find the new cast energy messy and sometimes phony, but they’re primed for the emerging drama — especially anything involving Monique, Giselle’s lawsuit, and the Stacy vs. Wendy aesthetic beef.
Thanks for listening (or reading). Ben & Ronnie also tease recaps of Below Deck Mediterranean and Southern Charm coming up.