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Bravo Launches “Ultimate Girls Trip” as Gizelle Sparks Fights

8/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bravo aired Episode 1 of “Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip,” featuring Gizelle Bryant, NeNe Leakes and Countess Luann.
Gizelle Bryant ignited two fights early in the episode without physically fighting.
NeNe Leakes returned, helped Porsha Williams pack and joked about swimming in a lady pond.
Vicki Gunvalson recalled a Bunco party where Slade Smiley called her Miss Piggy and claimed she had nose and chin surgery.

History

Historical Context

Bravo introduced The Real Housewives of New York City on March 4 2008, debuting with 0.82 million viewers and establishing a franchise led by executive producer Andy Cohen. The series’ success spawned spin-offs and crossover specials such as Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, where alumni Gizelle Bryant, NeNe Leakes and Vicki Gunvalson reunite, underscoring reality TV’s lasting prime-time pull.

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Story summary

Bravo aired Episode 1 of “Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip,” featuring Gizelle Bryant, NeNe Leakes and Countess Luann.
Gizelle Bryant ignited two fights early in the episode without physically fighting.
NeNe Leakes returned, helped Porsha Williams pack and joked about swimming in a lady pond.
Vicki Gunvalson recalled a Bunco party where Slade Smiley called her Miss Piggy and claimed she had nose and chin surgery.

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