A Meltdown at a Gucci-themed Brunch Leaves One 'RHOA' Fleeing in Tears

Last week’s explosive fight between Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton left the Real Housewives of Atlanta friendship group fractured. While some women picked a side, others (like Sanya Richards-Ross) rode the fence, unsure what to make of this two-years-in-the-making drama. So this week, Sheree Whitfield appointed herself as the group's peacemaker and decided to mend relationships the only way she knows how: a Gucci-themed brunch.

Here’s everything that went down on Season 15, Episode 7 of RHOA:

Cryotherapy and a sonnet

Regarding reality TV, very few things perplex me more than choosing to film a cryotherapy session. Frankly, it’s not exactly fun to watch, nor is it particularly aspirational. However, if the goal is to make me feel infinitely better about canceling my plans to be cozy in my 70° apartment, it works.

And that’s exactly how I felt as I watched Sanya and Sheree on their quick, casual, -220° date. I can only assume this was a desperate attempt to rejuvenate themselves after another exhausting round of Marlo vs. the world. This scene clearly made it off the cutting room floor ONLY because it was here that Sheree revealed to Sanya her plan to reconcile the cast and their tattered friendships. “Let’s make sure we’re Gucci,” she quipped before revealing her very literal plan for a Gucci brunch.

However, nothing would prepare anyone for how Sheree invited the rest of the women. In a text, she unleashed a Shakespearean rhyme:

A round of applause to whichever of Sheree’s assistants rhymed “coochie” with “Gucci.”

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Father, son and brunch of Gucci

Whether it was the promises of repaired relationships, a free meal at Toast On Lenox, or the impressive rhyming couplets, all the women arrived on brand and on time. Well, everyone except for Kenya Moore, who was read for filth for arriving wearing a Chanel bag and no visible Gucci logo. She promised her plain suit was vintage Gucci, but that couldn’t stop Marlo from suggesting it was probably thrifted.

After Marlo called Kenya broke, laughed at Drew Sidora for looking like a “Gucci mechanic,” compared Kandi’s Adidas X Gucci look to a bowling uniform, and suggested that Sheree’s grey blazer made her look like “she’s ready to give a deposition,” it was time for the ladies to throw down.

Courtney Rhodes (friend of Sheree) finally made up with Kandi. The two had a rocky start earlier in the season when Kandi had heard that Courtney was claiming to be friends with her before they’d even met. Kandi previously called Courtney a clout chaser, but after a brief conversation, they decided to call a truce. When it came time for Kenya and Sanya to hash things out, the discussion didn’t go as smoothly. Sanya confronted Kenya about her being hot and cold, only for Ms. Moore to accuse the Olympian of not proving herself a loyal friend after she went on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and didn't shut down questions about the authenticity of Kenya’s butt. (After all, real friends support real butts.) But even these two agreed to work towards a better friendship.

Not long after the lobster and eggs made it to the table, it was Kandi and Marlo’s turn to talk. As Marlo divulged her feelings, Kenya interrupted by choking and begging Sheree for help. “Sorry, there’s some bullshit that got stuck in my throat.” Next, Drew piped up after Marlo brought her into the mix. Once Drew popped, she didn’t stop. Without subtitles, I had no chance of deciphering the florid combination of screaming, crying, and choking. Neither did Marlo, who took this as a sign to get the hell out of there.

It’s difficult to feel sympathy for Marlo. While she’s often unfairly villainized, she also has a bad habit of throwing out the most acerbic, low blows when upset. Though, Sheree wasn’t ready to give up on Marlo and ran out after her, begging for her return. Today wasn’t the day to be a “sour coochie.”

Returning to the table, nothing had changed except for a sharp decline in patience. Marlo explained again to Kandi that their seven-episode-long feud started because she didn’t receive any emotional support nor a bunch of flowers when her nephew was murdered two years ago. This time, Kandi didn’t mince her words. “Fuck her and those flowers she was expecting to get.” The brunch ended with the two women as far away as possible from being Gucci, and at this rate, they may never be.

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This week's B-plots

An R&B star is born

Drew’s plan this season is to become a fully-fledged R&B star. Her single, Already Know, which was produced by her husband, tracks the trials and tribulations of marriage. Though watching this play out is slightly ominous considering in real-time, we know that she and her ex, Ralph Pittman announced their divorce in March earlier this year.

Back to the episode. As Drew prepared to put together her music video for the song, her old friend and acclaimed music video director, Rage, suggested recasting the role of her husband. (“Is your husband in shape enough to take his shirt off?”) What’s most surprising is that it didn’t take much for Drew to agree to get one of the “sexy guys who’s ripped” to play her man. “I really have to put myself first and do what’s best for me at this point.”

However, after the actor booked to play a hot, ripped Ralph double booked himself, the real (still quite ripped) Ralph is brought back on to the project as the leading man. It’s here where the Bravo producers and editors really shone. In a confessional, Ralph is asked by a producer: “How does it feel to be the backup plan?” He’s stunned and after taking a long pause, chuckled and responded, “That’s a hard one, bro.”

Is it time for another baby?

Kenya’s commitment to being vulnerable about her desires and struggles with motherhood has always delivered a soft spot for the chaotic housewife. Despite an awful two-year marriage and an even worse divorce, she got her daughter, Brooklyn, out of this ordeal, and we’ve seen her relish this new role.

This week, Kenya headed to Dr. Thrasher’s office to talk about the possibility of having another child. Though, at 52, not only is her doctor strongly advising against a natural birth, but she is slightly horrified that she even wants to try again. “After 32 years of practicing, that was probably the scariest delivery I’ve been in,” she confessed. Kenya’s pregnancy was so dicey that a 25-minute C-section took her 2.5 hours, leading to incredible blood loss. No one was even sure she’d make it.

So what happens next week?

With Marlo and Kandi at a standstill, it looks like there are new storm clouds on the horizon. While Drew takes the ladies to a skating rink to film a scene for her steamy music video and Marlo heads out for a blind date, tensions are brewing. Marlo is seen on the phone to Drew calling her “a deranged wannabe actress.” Meanwhile, Sheree takes Kandi to task for poking fun at her clothing brand, She by Sheree, after a dismal online release that had everyone — Kandi included — dubbing the sweatsuit and joggers “She by Shein.” If Gucci can’t bring these women together, what can?

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