Alex McCord: Salahi's Ruined Real Housewives of DC

People.com:

After watching the second hour of the Real Housewives of DC reunion, I have to agree with Mary – this season was hijacked. The antics of the Salahis and their absolute refusal to take responsibility for any of their actions, was amazing.


Now that we've all seen the sit-down, now that there has been an opportunity for Tareq and Michaele to open up and try to redeem themselves, can we please pull the plug on them? When faced with direct statements from the Redskins, the Congressional Black Caucus, the White House, etc., this couple stated that everyone lied. You know, one person could lie. Perhaps even multiple people connected to one event could all stick to a made-up story. But when every single story you hear about a couple is dismissed as a lie or a smear, you stop believing them. I know I stopped a good while ago.


It's really sad that an entire season can be overshadowed by one couple's bad behavior. I wanted to see more fun events, more interpersonal drama, more of the minutiae of these women's lives. That's what makes the Real Housewives shows fun. I want to see more of Lynda and Ebong's relationship, and Rich and Mary dealing with the closet, the dog and the daughter. Let's watch Erika go after Cat, or Cat torture Republican lobbyists – all of that is much more fun than watching someone lie over and over again.

Of course, I wholeheartedly disagree. In fact in my opinion the Salahi's probably saved RHODC from being canceled because the other 'Housewives" stories just weren't that interesting. Cat, Mary and Lynda can hate on Michaele and Tareq all they want, but I watched the whole season and without the Salahi's it would've been a bore (tho' Cat's hatred for just about everybody would've surely supplied some good theater regardless). The Salahi's brought controversy and attention to RHODC, most viewers probably don't like them, but they sure as hell are interested in knowing what's going with them or what crazy stunt they'll pull next.I hope Bravo execs have the good sense to bring the Salahi's back.