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Reza and MJ's Perfect Storm

Reza apologies for how hard he was on MJ and explains how it came to the way it was at the reunion.

Mar 5

This episode was really difficult to watch.

I thought long and hard, wondering whether or not to even write a blog, but here it goes. I'm not going to get into the minutia of why I behaved the way that I did.

It was unfortunately the "perfect storm" of events and I absolutely lost it. At the moment that I started spewing all the hatred towards MJ I felt justified, but the REAL point is that there's zero justification. I can't take back what happened, or even what was said, but I hopefully I can learn and do better.

The root of anger is pain, MJ and I were long overdue for a "heart to heart." It didn't happen and the result was disastrous.

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bbobbie 5 pts

You are all so self absorbed, that you probably don't even realize how many people completely turned on you for those comments alone! never mind ALL the other soulless and embarassing behavior!  Sometimes you gotta draw the line, reality show or not.

bbobbie 5 pts

I am just thankful (and surprised)that Bravo aired that  lost footage episode, because it really opened alot of  eyes as to  your  TRUE characters. You guys really took it to another level , you should all be ashamed.

teeeena 200 pts

Reza I just remarks u said about MJ and Drakejust when I thought I couldn't hate you anymore you proved I can. Very disappointing for a "friend"

Kipawa 5 pts

I think this whole Reza/MJ thing is based on more than what we know about these two people. Both of them are complex. But what I really do believe is that there is a lot of love between the two of them. Both of them should humble themselves to each other, and Reza, please realize that if someone does have a substance abuse problem, you cannot force them into any form of therapy - they need to want to make changes because THEY want it.

 

I look forward to Season 3. Ryan Secrest and Bravo, did you hear that?

meekmom 5 pts

Reza, you are the ultimate entertainer.  Your spreads are amazing and you don't go anywhere empty handed - what class, love you!

tlr313 216 pts

In all Reza is just in immature cruel and vile jerk. By any means he is not MJ,s friend. If I were the other cast members after I saw the way he turned on his friend of 20 years, I would not trust to have him as a close friend. He could turn on them like he did MJ. Again I think Reza is so vile and disgusting. I'd rather have a drug problem then be like Reza. It just makes me appreciate my friends so much more, because we have been with one another through thick and thin. That's what friends do.

Helena-A 37 pts

 tlr313 Reza proved he is 100% jerk! You are an excuse for a man and a human. What other people do behind close doors is their own business. How dare you to try to wipe someone's dignity like that?! Shame on you.

Jessica.Cohen954 876 pts

Reza, I am a huge fan but I would really hate for you to call me a friend. The way you spoke to, and about MJ is beyond mean spirited. You don't deserve her friendship honestly. Stick to our fake friendships, such as the one you have with annoying baby voice, not at all attractive bone marrow newbie on the show..

hardingpark 55 pts

Reza appears on WWHL the other night. Instead of being humble, Reza proves he is a narcissist and only cares about himself.  At the beginning of the show, he justifies his behavior at the reunion by saying MJ's tipsiness at his family’s home was the reason he humiliated her repeatedly throughout the reunion by revealing confidences she entrusted with him throughout their twenty-year  friendship.

When MJ later calls into the show, Reza calls her mother a bi*ch, again.  Andy gave Reza a stern look and audience groaned. If this egomaniac returns to the show, I definitely will not watch it. Reza called someone’s mother vile names and laughs about it, not once but twice.  Reza is disgusting.

 

Beyssox 57 pts

 hardingpark

 Reza is showing his true colors.  He has no respect for women other than their skinny body parts (Lilly)...to name call someone's mother comes from a place of misoginy.  Once again, Reza, represents poorly.

smg6611 974 pts

 Beyssox  hardingpark you got it Reza doesn't like himself 

until he does he will never be a friend to anyone

he does have a lack of maturity that is astounding.

smg6611 974 pts

ON what what happens the other night you again showed your emotional maturity was stunted at 12 years old.  You even have a little boys manner and voice.  You need therapy to get you to figure out why and to help you grow up.  Please don't call women the h or b word it is disgusting. 

ldouglas6@msn.com 6 pts

Reza, you went way too far & you made yourself look bad. With that mother, I understand if she self medicates... doesn't make it right. You have been a party to her antics. There are certain things you keep your mouth shut about.. I still love you, however, just  very disappointed. Make up with MJ & give her a hug. She is beautiful!!!

brownsgal64 22 pts

Glad to read this blog and see you apologize for the things said during the reunion show. It was painful to watch. I really love this show but it was a tough season to watch. Remember one thing if nothing else: Yes Reza, this may be a reality show, but when the show goes away (and it will one day) who will be by your side? Whether or not MJ has a substance abuse problem, it was none of our business. If you truly cared about MJ's well being, you would have talked to her privately and not on national television. It appears that you realize that now and I pray your relationship with MJ survives. It would do GG, MJ, Lilly and you well to take a page from Mike's book of class. You don't have to sell your soul or integrity to be an interesting part of the show. He represents your culture well and I wish there were more like him where I live!! I look forward to the next season and my fingers are crossed that it will be about the wonderful Persian community and loving relationships.

TiffyBunzz 678 pts

I just don't get your obsession with Lilly? Perfect perfect perfect...I originally loved you and MJ b/c you were real. For you to ditch that and create a superficial relationship baffles me and I'm sure other viewers, as well as MJ. Your apology seems genuine and I hope its not too little too late. You said things I wouldn't say to my worst enemy, let alone a friend. I hope you all can work it out.

vetalana 375 pts

It goes like that: Reza hanged out with MJ because she was convenient for the time beign. Then he met fame-craving Asa...and assumed she reflects on him better...then he met Lilly...and got hots for her and assumed she reflects on him better light the MJ (money and skinny and pretty)....so, MJ became a 'baggage' for Reza (except for partying crazy), So, not knowing what to do with MJ, he started a smear-campaign...telling her she begins to stink...throwing her out of her office,,, digging into her purse and spreading rumors to Asa that she is pill-popper.... digging some secrets from her to accumulate them for the reunion, setting Lilly and Asa to back him up, preparing for assaults,  making fun of her every time she was not around (about sleeping with her...how Iranian-men-attitudish...to ridicule the woman you have sex with) .... coming to reunion with all the knifes behind his back to throw at her. MJwas not ready and was taking by surprise. She had no kwik response because it was unexpected and she did not know that he is capable of all this hate toward her. Like a husband who wants a divorce will kook-up a reason and justify his need to dump his wife so that he can fool around for the rest of his life. He assumed that the more 'burned' meet he wiil fry for us the viewers, the better will be for the rating and for him and Asa and Lilly (his new harem). So, he burned MJ to the ashes and wrote a blog on 17 justifying his frying fire on her. As if we the civilized people enjoy the burning-to-the-stake executions. Lilly and Asa were pouring the gasoline to the fire and Reza was glowing watching it while putting matches to it. 

He was driven, high and self-glorified. 

 

Nycmom 690 pts

Was the show worth it? I hope so . Your behavior towards MJ was revolting.

margiesalsabbc 11 pts

Reza, you should be ashamed of yourself.  My thinking is that you let the cameras turn you into an ugly person.  It made your head big!  Stop it and fix it!  MJ is a sweetheart and you two belong together as friends/family.  Kiss and make up and remember that everyone loves you, not the mean person you were turning into.

smg6611 974 pts

 margiesalsabbc he was always an ugly person

loobydoob 31 pts

Hi Reza I still love u and can totally understand why u blew up at the reunion!! All of these people who r hating on u obviously have never had to deal with an addict! It gets to a certain stage where u cant help blowing yes fair enough maybe the reunion was`nt the best place to do it but when u blow u blow theres no stopping it and it might have done MJ a favor in the long run and make her look at her behavior sometimes addicts need shock treatment to bring them back to reality! I really hope u get a 3rd series and it lasts longer than 10 episodes I love u guys and I really hope MJ wakes up soon and you`s can be bezzies once again..

 

Much Love Reza

LInda from Scotland, UK

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bpster 2007 pts

 loobydoob Wow so you put your friend on blast? Then you told everyone the most inner secrets? Good to know......

vetalana 375 pts

@loobydoob you probably didn't watch all seasons. Reza never once said anything about MJ drinking. ...he was sponsoring it...praise it...pouring vodka to her throat. ..having fun with her. Then at reunion he wanted to destroy h r r...abuse her.make fun of hrr..portrayed her to the world as a worthles dirt. It was beyond human compehention. Shame on iranian culture and iranian men in general for utering words like whore about a woman he new

Truthtalker1 41 pts

 loobydoob Wow loobydoob you could forgive that - then you are a better person than me because I would never again speak or look at him.  He said she was the most fun to party with, feeding her drinks and pouring it down her throat - then when it is convienant suddenly she is an alcoholic - and that explains HIS behavior?  Silly really when you see it in black and white isn't it.

Helena-A 37 pts

 Truthtalker1  loobydoob"Wow loobydoob you could forgive that - then you are a better person than me because I would never again speak or look at him.". It does not mean she is a better person than you if she forgives. There is something called Foolishness too you know.

cinchy 102 pts

This is true, but we did see Reza pouring booze down MJ's thoat in Cabo.

brownsgal64 22 pts

@loobydoob I don't think you've ever dealt with an addict, or at least one you truly cared about. Yes, it's frustrating, aggravating, exhausting, etc. but if it's someone you love, it's worth the energy. The reunion show was not the place for an intervention. Reza should have had a meaningful conversation with MJ way before the reunion show if he truly cared about his friend. Securing his spot for next season shouldn't come before the well being of his friend of 20 years.

cinchy 102 pts

Lost footage Reza One Liners:

 

"That was in the time of Moses when they didn't have running water."  - re:  MJ's comment about not being circumcised

 

"Did my balls just hit him in the face?  That's what he gets for hasseling me."  when he was doing sit ups in the gym

 

"The drapes won't match the curtains" and "I like '70s porn style" when talking to Mike about pubic hair

 

The one that had me rolling on the floor (still laughing!) - when they're on the gym, running on the tread mill:

 

"I feel like I don't have a green card and immigration's chasing me."

cinchy 102 pts

Just got a chance to watch. Thank God for lost footage. I hope they don't make me wait a whole year before the next season of TSOS. I hope there WILL be a next seaon!

Sophie22 1013 pts

Reza I couldn't stand you I was team mj all the way,you still are a p.o.s the way you treated your friend mj but at least you consistently blog to viewers who make your show popular and therefor get a paycheck out of it! Beginning to like you again x

Truthtalker1 41 pts

 Sophie22 you like him for serving his own interest?  hmmm

Sophie22 1013 pts

@Truthtalker1 @Sophie22 No,for serving my interest!! What would be the point of bravo blogs if they all hid and weren't bothered blogging

JRSDISCUSSTV 16 pts

All I can say is that Reza is not someone I would want to call a friend. 

FlowerGirl1 2242 pts

Just saw the lost footage. That was beyond rude what Mike did to MJ at your families dinner. she was having fun. 

Truthtalker1 41 pts

 FlowerGirl1 agree - she was not being disrespectful or rude to anyone - she was enjoying herself and being a fun guest.  I thought they took it to a weird place

brownsgal64 22 pts

@FlowerGirl1 Mike was far from rude. He took MJ aside to talk to her. He was as discrete as possible. She was a guest in someone's home and appeared to be getting intoxicated. A true friend would do what Mike did. He was being a friend to both Reza and MJ. MJ would have been embarrassed if Mike had not said something and she had gotten sloppy, falling down drunk.

FlowerGirl1 2242 pts

Reza with friends like you and Mike who needs enemies . 

nlb1525 449 pts

I don't excuse MJ behavior however, I thought that it was terrible of you to tell the world about her past (bank robbery) & being double penetrated etc...As I was watching the reunion it made me feel very uncomfortable watching you verbally abusing MJ; she didn't even come at you but you kept attacking her. It was ver sad to watch.You behaved like Teresa from NJ Housewives. 

Baby0112 221 pts

Reza as I was watching you verbally abused MJ it brought me back to the time when I was repeatedly being verbally abused. I watched MJ closely and if I could take her out there and hug her, I would. You completely destroyed he. I was taken aback by your tirade not realizing I was tears and it felt like it was me who was there. You are right you cannot take it back,  you  took another piece of her- If this series continues, I hope you will not be there.

Pasadena47 586 pts

You know, just because you apologize does not make your deplorable behavior excusable.

Ygr_mk 17 pts

Honestly reza, it feels like you like to stir up drama. MJ is your friend of 20 years. The one you always showed up at parties with. And for you to bring Lilly in and do a lot of activities that you used to specifically do with MJ, must have felt like hell for her. She felt replaced. To add insult to the injury, not only did you bring In Lilly this season, you started sticking your head up Asa's you know where. Being associated with someone as fake and gimmicky as Asa is not good for you or your image. I feel like you were driven by her force, but that's no excuse. In a nutshell, you are a full grown man, who has a very good, maybe a little messed up friend, whom his other friends are not big fan of, because of the closeness he has with her. You sold her out,plain and simple. Lets say worst comes worst, she is a pill popper, did you really think humiliating her like that on national tv, knowing worst of all, her mom would be watching, would make her run to your arms and check into rehab? Come on. You are almost 40, you know better

shysharon 1761 pts

Don'y count on it, Reza. Forgiving is one thing, taking you back as a friend? If she does, then she's a bigger fool then I thought!

Bohdi1972 22 pts

Reza, let me school you a bit on friendship. My friend was a drug user, and ended up going to jail for it. I would have NEVER said any of the vile things that you said to MJ, to my friend in private, let alone on TV. My friend is still in jail, and guess what? I'm still his friend. I highly doubt that if you were going through a difficult time, that you would appreciate a friend who would pick you up when you were down, rather than kick you while you were down. SHAME ON YOU!

Dorrian 70 pts

REZA, U NEED TO BE GOOD WITH MJ SHE WILL BE U FRIEND FOR EVER...

Chelle55 19 pts

Reza-

With friends (and I use the term loosely) like you who needs enemies???  I mean you said some mess that you just don't say to someone you have known for that long!!  I have totally lost respect for you and really hope MJ does not forgive you- especially not with that lame apology you gave in your blog.  You took it too far! And I highly doubt Asa & Lily will ever be as good of friends to you as MJ was!

@Lyndi1 239 pts

Looks like Reza is trying to do a quick cleanup job here. While I can appreciate the attempt, it really doesn't justify the nasty behaviour he displayed so pompously & rightously this season, imo. The way he treated his 'best friend' barely scratches the surface as far as I'm concerned. As the daughter of alcoholic parents, I can certainly relate to many embarrassing situations. However, in the paticular instance we were privy to on the lost footage in New York, it in no way justifies his attitude & malicious treatment of MJ. As far as her seemingly hot mess seen with GG in the shoe shop, I immediately saw that as an almost scripted scene set up that was necassary to have an imformative 'talk' with each other. I truly am a fan of this show, I'm just going to have a serious re-eval of a few of the cast members!

vetalana 375 pts

MJ and Reza are cousins i think...Who in the right mind takes a cousine and bash her to the ground and bring the team of haters(AsaLily) to help the  assosination?

WhatRUWatchin 287 pts

Reza, I don't know if you read these, but I hope you do.  I was hard on you this season because I saw such a change in you.  I love MJ, but you do too, and you have been friends with her for 20 years so I know you understand.  During the lost footage last night I saw the footage that we were unable to see due to editing.  MJ, I love you but damn girl you got a good edit this season.  The dinner behavior was inappropriate, there is a time and place to party, but we did not see the drinking excess that went on during times like this.  I was shocked.  During the interviews when MJ and GG were talking, MJ appeared stoned as well at times.  You had a lot of support, but you also had a lot of flack from the complex friendship breaking down before the cameras, I sided with MJ all season because that is what I saw, her friendship and your anger.  With open eyes and a better understanding, I hope you accept my apology for judging your actions harshly at times.  I hope others have a better understanding after seeing the lost footage.

bootsie 77 pts

Reza, After what happen at your uncle house with MJ getting drunk at a family religious dinner We need to apoloize to you I never thought you were wrong in confronting her at the reunion can't believe Mike defended her and he was the one trying to get her to stop drinking  at the dinner even her shrink confronted  her about drinking and she was in denial come on people whats wrong with this picture?? how fans can see her behavior and uphold it I'am confused and Asa checking on her in the bathroom and she and GG bashing her last night we saw it for ourselves but some people will still be in denial.LOVE YOU REZA

momo2 624 pts

 bootsie

 It doesn't give him a pass or justify his cruel behavior all season. 

 

Speak for yourself.  You don't get to speak for the collective "we", only yourself. Many of us still see him as a self-centered narcissist and not entertaining to watch. 

Truthtalker1 41 pts

 momo2  bootsie very unentertaining to watch and shame on Andy Cohen for allowing it - this is supposed to be a fun show - it was painful to sit through one reunion - never bothered to watch round 2