Monica Garcia might go down in Bravo history as the best one and done they’ve ever had. Like her or not, hand Mon the Aspercreme because she carried Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on her back during Season 4.
She gave vulnerability, a scandalous past, and a connection with Jen Shah. Then she threw all of her cards on the table after Heather Gay called her bluff. The OG ladies were aghast at the notion of a social media account trolling the show, and threats were made. Now it seems they got what they wanted after the reunion. Be careful what you wish for once Season 5 rolls around, Monica has left the building. People has the details.
Did Bravo just blow it?
Multiple insiders have confirmed Monica’s last episode was Part 3 of the reunion. Full disclosure, as someone who writes about reality television, this move shocked me. Monica was a standout who offered amazing content. And let’s be clear, it’s hard to follow someone being arrested by Homeland Security and then watching her lie to, you know, the world.
She came in like a spitfire and checked all of the boxes, but the cast had some issues with the freshman. Yes, her connection with Jen was analyzed and broken down. Sure, there was a troll Instagram account that mainly targeted Jen, but others weren’t immune. Unfortunately, Monica’s final nail in the coffin might have been her now-dismissed lawsuit against Heather’s business, Beauty Lab + Laser. Bravo will tolerate many things, but the Big Guys don’t like cast court issues.
While Monica’s fan base might be a niche group, what would Season 4 have been without Monica? Lisa Barlow crying about losing a ring? Angie Katsanevas throwing more Greek-themed parties and Mob Wife memes? Or Heather’s exciting book tour? Mary Cosby insulting people while sitting in a Sprinter Van?
Good luck to Season 5
None of this is horrible, but it won’t pull viewers. For a lot of RHOSLC watchers, it was easier to relate to someone with a peculiar mother than someone who visibly wept because they didn’t want to participate in drag night.
Heather seemed the most pressed about Monica’s actions. I mean she’s Queen Bee after her stunning monologue on the beach in Bermuda. But she couldn’t seem to cope with Monica’s deceit. Perhaps she was too exhausted after covering for a felon for so long. Allegedly. Deceit comes in many forms, I guess.
The streets are saying two new cast members will now magically appear, but nothing has been confirmed. The ladies are to begin filming Season 5 next month.
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