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At BravoCon 2025, the “Reading Room” session was a major highlight. The live taping involved some of Bravo’s sharpest tongues gathering for a night of unapologetic shade, cutting humor, and surprise clap-backs. Housewives and Bravolebrities, including Guerdy Abraira, Kate Chastain, Reza Farahan, Tamra Judge, Emily Simpson, Angie Katsanevas, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Quad Webb, Phaedra Parks, Angela Oakley, and Stacey Rusch, took the stage to riff on Bravo lore and each other. Here’s what to know.

Kyle Richards is the rudest Bravolebrity, says Stacey Rusch

Andy Cohen, the perfect host for such a shady session, asked the question, “Which Bravolebrity has been your rudest encounter at Bravocon?” The Reading Room’s premise is that the spotlight is shuffled and a participant is chosen at random (or by producers) to answer the question. For this inquiry, reported via @BravoWWHL on Instagram, the spotlight landed on Stacey Rusch.

The Real Housewives of Potomac star was taken aback. “I gotta tell the truth?” she asked. “Kyle [Richards]. I was so excited to meet her, and she was less than gracious. It’s the truth. I have to tell the truth.”

The crowd roared as Cohen looked a little perturbed. Erika Girardi, Richards’ castmate on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, laughed. She told Rusch, “Sorry, I feel like I have to apologize to you,” meaning apologize on Richards’s behalf.

Angie Katsanevas was the worst-dressed of the day, says Erika Girardi

A new question appeared on the screen above the stage, and the spotlight shuffled again. “Who is the worst dressed on this stage right now?” Cohen asked. “Okay, this is savage.”

The light landed on Girardi, who said “goddamnit” as she squirmed in her baby pink latex dress and looked around the stage. “I love this show,” Cohen laughed.

“Okay, I’m gonna be double shady,” Girardi stated before pointing at Angie Katsanevas. “I’m sorry, I-forgot-your-name-from-Salt-Lake-with-the-high-body-count here. I just don’t like –“

The crowd erupted in boos as Katsanevas said, “She’s getting booed.” Girardi exclaimed, “Let me finish. I think you are too pretty to be wearing dark green.” The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star was wearing a dark green sequined suit jacket with matching wide-leg pants. She looked upset but acknowledged, “It’s a color thing.”

“I just don’t like the color on her,” Girardi explained. “That’s all.”

Kyle Richards is the most overrated Bravolebrity, says Reza Farahan

Reza Farahan, one of a handful of non-housewife Bravolebrities on stage, “Who do you think is the most overrated Bravolebrity at this current moment?”

Without hesitation, the Shahs of Sunset star said, “Oh my gosh. I said it before, and I’ll say it again. Kyle Richards is the most overrated housewife of all time.” The crowd gave a mixed response of boos and support as Farahan exclaimed, “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”

Andy turned to Girardi and asked, “Erika, she is your castmate. Any response?” The “Pretty Mess” singer stated, “Listen, I love Kyle. I think she is important to Beverly Hills.” She turned to Farahan and said, “I love you, but I hate that you feel that way. But I get it. Everyone’s entitled to their opinion … I just feel differently.”

Stacey Rusch is the thirstiest housewife, says Tamra Judge

Never one to back down from shade, Tamra Judge was asked about the thirstiest housewife currently. The Real Housewives of Orange County star smiled and stated, “I’m gonna say Stacey [Rusch].”

The RHOP star was shocked and looked out at the audience, who actively booed Judge. Rusch turned to the Two Ts In A Pod podcast host, saying, “They are booing you. They’re booing you, boo. They’re booing you. Listen to the people. Listen to the people. You better choose somebody else.”

Judge laughed and explained, “I would’ve chosen Scheana [Shay], but she’s not a housewife.” Judge was referring to the Vanderpump Rules alum and current cast member on The Valley. Shay has garnered a reputation for doing and saying just about anything to be involved in Bravo drama.

Phaedra Parks and Quad Webb are currently ignoring Dr. Heavenly Kimes

The friendship triad of Married to Medicine alum Phaedra Parks and current stars Quad Webb and Dr. Heavenly Kimes has almost always involved shade. Things were no different at Bravocon’s Reading Room event. All three women sat on the panel despite recent drama. At one point, Cohen turned to Parks and asked, “You and Quad and Heavenly haven’t really talked or seen each other since Married to Medicine, is that correct?”

Parks replied, “Pretty much, yeah,” with little emotion.

Webb interjected, saying, “I mean, we do see [Kimes]. We just don’t see her. So we see her, but we don’t see her,” implying that the pair is ignoring Kimes entirely.

Kimes tried to speak up, saying, “Because I’m working.” But Webb stated, “She’s a ghost.”

To watch the full “Reading Room” session and other Bravocon 2025 events, visit peacocktv.com.

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