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The Real Housewives of Dubai— Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani, Lesa Milan andLadies of LondonalumCaroline Stanbury— delivered drama and glamour in the City of Gold when the long-anticipated premiere ofBravo’s latestHousewivesoffering debuted on Wednesday night.
After a quick intro to some of the ladies, we first met 46-year-old Caroline in bed with her 27-year-old entrepreneurfiancé Sergio Carrallo(who, since taping of the show has become herhusband) as the couple discussed her upcoming bachelorette party, or “hen party” as the British expat calls it.
Caroline, a mother of three, couldn’t help dryly joking in a confessional: “I’ve got handbags older than Sergio.”
Caroline Stanbury.Chris Haston/Bravo
Next up, we delved into the tight-knit friendship between supermodel and business woman Chanel and mother of three Lesa, who were giggling over a signature Housewives lunch date. But the laughter quickly turned dramatic when he Lesa received a phone call from Caroline Brooks to discuss Caroline Stanbury’s hen party, to which Chanel was not invited.
“Our energy did not match,” acknowledged Chanel, despite the fact the women have many friends in common. She then was quick to shade her costar’s relationship, calling it a “contract wedding” and got annoyed at Lesa for being on the phone with Caroline Brooks, who shared she thought Caroline Stanbury was only inviting people that were most important to her, which was why Chanel was left out.
Chanel Ayan.Chris Haston/Bravo
Soon enough, it was time for the bachelorette party. Sergio joinedmostof the Housewives — Chanel and Sara notably missing — as they enjoyed a private yacht ride across the harbor complete with champagne and naughty party games.
On the boat, Lesa, Nina and Caroline Brooks chatted about Chanel’s absence, with Lesa and Nina admitting they wished she could celebrate with everyone. Brooks, however, said she understood why Chanel was left off the guest list.
Nina Ali.Chris Haston/Bravo
Chanel and Caroline Stanbury got into it as soon as Chanel strutted in and referred to her costar as “Stanbury,” much to her aggravation.
“Why are we talking about something I wasn’t part of?” she asked.
For her part, Caroline Stanbury said, “I can’t bear this woman.”
Amid the yelling and cursing, Sara tried getting Chanel to see the other side and to admit she didn’t care and could be happy for Caroline Stanbury.
Sara Al Madani.Chris Haston/Bravo
But Chanel was nowhere near finished.
After clinking her glass and thanking Nina for a lovely dinner, she came after Caroline Brooks about her comment — which Chanel perceived as a dig — that Caroline Stanbury had only invited people who were important to her to the bachelorette party.
Caroline Brooks passed it off as a joke, and Caroline Stanbury also denied ever saying as much.
Caroline Brooks.Chris Haston/Bravo
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For now, Nina lit some more sage to calm everyone down, saying she was closing the conversation out and that the ladies were free to open it at their own time.
Something tells us that time will come sooner rather than later….
The Real Housewives of Dubaiairs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
source: people.com
