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LuAnn de Lesseps

The Blame Game

LuAnn talks city living, dating, and weighs in on Bethenny and Jill's conflict.

April 1, 2010

 

Victoria is an incredible artist and is always sketching clothes and accessories. She has a sincere interest in fashion design and will intern with the designer Catherine Malandrino this summer.

I missed the sophistication and convenience of the city when I lived exclusively in the Hamptons. Now that we have moved into a pied-à-terre, we have the best of both worlds. My children missed the freedom of living in the city where they can meet up with their friends without having to coordinate transportation. Now that we have a place in town, we can all enjoy the city.

I was prepared to talk to Victoria about dating in general; I just wasn’t ready to talk about me dating. She believes that since her father has moved on that I should too. Victoria made me smile when she gave me advice about the age range for the men I can date. I assured her that I would date only age-appropriate men, although a little younger is OK with me.

If I had a wine glass like the one I gave Jill, mine would say, “Never Complain, Never Explain." Nobody wants to hear it.

 

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I feel you gals really don't know one another, you are quick to think negative of each other. Always reading into something said as a negative. Enjoy each others company and know that you are all different and have different opinions!!

The main culprit is Bethany and how she picks her time to "discuss" her issues with whoever she is upset with at the time. Jill, when she is about to be an MC for an important event: Luann, as she is getting ready to do another important something. Both Jill and Ramona asked to do it at another time.......not Miss Bethany.........

luann you rock and you are very elegant. you're very elegant and poised. you're a lot classier than jill but i understand that she must be fun to hang out with. your earrings and necklaces are beautiful and i love your clothes. everyone who is making disparaging remarks is so obviously jealous; it's ridiculous.

I wish you ladies would get a grip. I have lost everyone in my life,best friend had 7 brain tumors full of cancer. Get along

Ok I read all the comments. I am not happy with Luann and some of the things she has done but I have to say I think Luann was seeing the pain Jill was in and was just trying to protect her. I am definately not a fan of hers but you have to be realistic in your assessments. Wow Luann it seem that you arent very well liked but I think it is because you come off looking like you think your better then us lowly non titled people. Time to get realllllll....

countess,you arev a mean and underhanded lady and i hope bethany stays and you go bring on another houswife we can see you in any high school we go to this is supposed to be abought groen up ladies and humm you act 16 get a life leave jill and bethany alone go bethany you have more class in a your pinky than the countess has in her whole body

I think these woman who are ATTACKING you while standing by Jill are jealous. I think Betthany is a horrible person,but Jill can be ascerbic also. I think what Romona did was awful also. Only mean girls pull this kind of nonsense. Too bad you didn't go into another room and le the two of them hash it out on their own. But if you had tings to do,then you had the right to intercede on Jill's behalf to get her out of the apartment to do what errands that needed to be done. And Betthany's comment about you was uncalled for;it shows me that you are a better person than either her or Romona. And I think Mario is a snake too. Good luck and best wishes.

Yep. This reminds me of junior high all over again. A bunch of supposedly sophisticated women who can't think of anything better to do with their lives than gang up on one other person. You and Jill need do need to grow up and "find a hobby". Betheny did not even know that Bobby had cancer. She is not a mind reader. Sometimes I do not talk to my best friend for a couple of months. We both get busy with work and relationships. That's life. When we get back together again, it's like we have never been apart.
Just because you married a count does not make you a countess. In Europe, women born into nobility are actually trained to become high society wives and to have class. Drop the French words. I am French and can't barely understand you. Get rid of the native American jewelry, you look like a clown and stop gossiping about everyone to make yourself feel better. I am happy for Bethany. She is a real working woman. I have respect for her, but you.... you make me sick to my stomach.

What is your problem? Are you afraid that Jill can't be friends with both you and Bethenny. You are probably the oldest yet the most immature of the group. I am so disappointed in Jill this year and it is so sad to see her this way with you agreeing with EVERYTHING (yes, I think if she told you the sky is green you would agree with her and blame it on Bethenny). Did you loose your brain in your divorce?

It's hilarious to watch your "act" on the show. You are so fake and act like you're in middle school. Class you are not! I think it's time to drop the Countess title because it sure does not fit you. Leave Bethany and Jill alone. It's clear you are not looking out for anyone's best interests but your own.

I do not know why everyone is attacking you, they must be jealous of you. YOu have not done anything but be a friend to Jill. It's Bethenny who is attacking everybody and if she want to know what a snake is, she should look in a mirrow. Why all these attacks on you. Keep your head held high for you a classy lady and those loudmouths should learn a thing or two from you. You are a class act all the way. These people do not know class when they see one, they only know of loudmouths and rude people like bethenny that's why they can relate to her. I do not get it, even her own father refuse to see her on his deathbed, what a gal. Keep your head up LuaNN, CLASS ALL THE WAY. XOXOXOXOX

You really come off like you are in high school & trying way too hard. Lol. I mean seriously, do you really think Jill & B are never going to be friends again? It's obvious you are very needy and way too possessive. Grow up Lu-Ann & stop being so fake.

Ohhh LuAnn, Butt out of Jill & B's friendship issues. It was not your call to end the discussions between them!
How about you get another hobby because you are no mediator!

Don't you reread your old blogs to keep your story straight ?
Last week you said
"I was surprised that Bethenny called Jill to try to work out their differences. I think it deserved a face-to-face conversation"
so - they have an opportunity to have a face to face - no matter how it happened - and you ruin it - you could have left the room - like really left the room and not just linger in the doorway or even better leave the apartment - and let them figure it out - Jill is a big girl and could have walked away whenever she wanted
It's was sad to watch

You are really a trip!!!! I am confussed are you really concerned about Jill or are you afraid that Bethany an Jill will makeup ? ohhhhhhh WHERE WOULD THAT LEAVE YOU ???
Yep snake is the word for you

Luanne, dahling - you are VILE!

Oh please! "They need to work it out face to face." They tried that remember? When they were talking it out and you came in and stopped it? Rememeber? You were surprised that Bethanny called? Why? Why wouldn't she call to see what was going on? And she was calling to arrange for them to get together so they could talk face to face. And for you to have her put it on speaker and tell Jill not to tell B you were there was P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C. How old are you? Maybe you should ask Victoria the proper way to behave in these situations since she seems to be the most mature out of you, her and Jill.

You thought it deserved a face to face conversation yet when Bethenny did just that at the fashion place you thought it is the wrong place. Bethenny can't win with you, just admit it, you love that they are not friends anymore and you stand in the way of them making up!! Jill and Bethenny were so much more fun to watch then Jill and LuAnn!!

Grow up LuAnn....it's not all about you!

pathetic.

LuAnn I can't believe you call the meeting at Ramona's house an ambush Bethany did not come in attacking she tried to get Jill to understand she did not attack her and she did not set up the meeting you are opertunistic you need an influencial friend and Jill is it you will use her and drop her when you don't need her anymore and poor Jill just doesn't see who her true friends are

LuAnn,

Your wine glass should say "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS". We as viewers may not know all of half of what goes on between you women, but you are coming off as a insecure person. What we see as viewers is you are encouraging and pushing Jill to not mend her relationship with Bethanny. It is obvious that Jill and Bethanny are hurt and you are enjoying it. How fake you are! if you really cared about Jill you would make the choice to be quiet. All you have done is help lift the sword on both their hearts. Only a snake would pretend to care so much about Jill yet promote the fall of her and Bethannys relationship. You are destroying your fans faith in you and your so-called class. STOP using them to make yourself special in Jills life.

LUANN YOU NEED TO STAY OUT OF BETHENNY & JILL'S HIRSTORY THEY HAD TOGETHER. LAST NITE YOU WERE INSULTED THAT BETHENNY DID NOT TALK TO YOU, WELL YOU SHOULD B/C ALL U ARE IS A STEPPING STONE. JILL HAS CLINGED ON YOU CAUSE SHE DOESN'T HAVE BETHENNY IN HER LIFE & U ARE AONE CAUSE YOUR HUBBY LEFT YOU. YOUR AFRAID THAT JILL CAN RECONSILE HER FRIENDSHIP WITH BETHENNY AND THAT IS A TRHEAT TO YOU.

STAY OUT OF IT!!

Haven't you ever been ganged up on? I am really getting upset with you and Jill! I mean you should watch your self!!! Why dont you put your self in someone elses shoes?! And then see how you like that! Jill's your "new" BFF, ok! We get it! But do you have to hurt anyone that gets in the way of it? I liked you but I can't sit by and watch this!!!

LuAnn,

It is really sad that your divorce has turned you into a bitter snake, focused on making others feel bad ie. Bethany. What were you doing interrupting their conversation, except that you are scared your new BFF might have another friend. Grow Up! You are way too old to be a "mean girl" with Jill. God forbid you let them resolve their differences. Bethany was nothing but mature and polite - how dare you call her a She-devil. I hate to admit it, but Ramona was right last season when she said Jill needs to have a project, or an underdog to feel superior to and "save". Last year it was Bethany...now it is you. Wake up and read your own book.

You need a hobby!

NOW you say the conversation between Bethenny and Jill should be face-to-face, but then when it was, you eavesdropped (snake behavior) and did everything you could to interrupt it!

You are such a B. You need to stay out of other peoples problems. You always thank you need to be center of attention. Do everyone a favor and dont show up for the next season.

I just scratch my head and wonder "why?", when I think about your involvement in Jill and Bethenny's disagreement. There are so many other things that need to be said to Jill by her new BFF, but telling her she is completely right is not one of them. Obviously, there is more to this than is on the show, but they both need to work it out and move on, their relationship will never be what it was, so don't worry about your 'darling friend'. I had a friendship with a BFF end after 4 years where I helped her recover from her divorce. She couldn't handle that I now had a real 'baby' to raise and I couldn't baby her anymore and our relationship had to change because of circumstances. TRUE friends will ride through those changes with you (new relationships, illnesses, new jobs, new babies, etc) and accept that your friendship will never be what it once was, friends of 'the moment', cannot handle these changes and that's why they end. We as adults need to honor the past by staying civil and agreeing to disagree and moving on and getting past the past and stop talking about it. Try being a peacemaker not an instigator.

I want to know if you are secretly in love with Jill. Every time she tries to talk to Bethany, you jump in like a jealous girlfriend. Everything that B said to you was true and you should mind your own business. If they are going to repair their relationship, you should be confident in your relationship with Jill not to care. Listening to her phone messages, listening in on their conversation, and jumping in when you see fit is NOT YOUR PLACE. You make everything about you and sorry boo-boo it is not.

LuAnn, I don't know why I feel I need to go to you about Jill and Bethany, I respect you so much and you have so much class. I wish I could say something to make a difference between them but I do understand that this is filmed and I am just a person watching a TV show. I went through something so similar to Jill and Bethany. I didn't speak to a close girlfriend that I loved for over 10 years. it was like a break up with a man, I went through all the emotions. One day a friend a gave my her number and said she would love it if I called. I wish I didn't wait so long, I almost lost her forever. I can tell you that just like the love for children you have room for more then one friend. Please help them, I can see the love they have for one another by the hurt they feel. You will still be a good friend. I love New york and the women! FASHION, STYLE AND CLASS. I am glad to see you doing well and your kids are ok. Patty Morgan South Philadelphia

I cannot help but think that you are acting like a jealous high school girl. You really seemed out of line on tonights episode. A mature adult would be a good friend to Jill by helping her mend a realtionship that obviously ment a lot to her. If it didn't mean a lot to her then it wouldn't be bothering her still. Everyone knows that people try to mask their true feeling by acting like it is no big deal. Intelligent people would instantly know that Jill obviously cares because she keeps talking about it. It is pathetic the way you are adding to this fight. I don't want to repeat what everyone seems to say, but I have to, it is truly unclassy. Be a bigger person and a good friend to Jill by helping her become whole again. I just can't understand why you would be acting the way you are if it weren't for the fact that you are jealous or stingy. It is time to grow up and set a good example. The way you interrupted the conversation tonight was so childish. I haven't seen actions like that since 6th grade. If you want to be that good person, you claim to be, then do the right thing and stay out of it unless you truly want to help. It is strange to me that Ramona is acting more mature than you. She obviously wants the people around her to be happy through and through. I could go on for pages about how disgusted I am with your actions, but it is not worth my time. Deep down inside you know what you are doing. I really hope that when you watched this episode you reflected upon it and realized that you kept Jill from opening up and that you acted very childish. Your actions were awful. You should have kept you thoughts to yourself and let Jill respond the way that she wanted to.

Reallv? Why must you act more immature than your daughter. Maybe you should worry about your own life and not others.To see you listening to their private conversation was disgusting.I loved to watch this show and after this episode, I cannot even enjoy it again unless you are no longer on. Its sad you have lost your manners and class..and now viewers.

Reallv? Why must you act more immature than your daughter. Maybe you should worry about your own life and not others.To see you listening to their private conversation was disgusting.I loved to watch this show and after this episode, I cannot even enjoy it again unless you are no longer on. Its sad you have lost your manners and class..and now viewers.

You have got to be feeling really down on yourself if you need to control whether or not Bethany and Jill make up. You need to find another count or maybe you plan on moving Bobby out of the picture. And lookie you managed to get Jill in bed with you.

Luanne,

I never thought you were the jealous type but boy are you. You seem to be insecure of your friendship with Jill. Ramona and Jill need to deal with things between them alone without interference. Jill isn't completely blameless letting everyone in on private calls. The sad thing about this Jill thinks you are her friend. But we all know its what she can do for you!

Luann you need to BUTT OUT and let Jill and Bethanny mend their friendship. You want Jill to stay mad at Bethanny so you can be Jill's only friend.

LuAnn,
You had no right to end the conversation between Bethany and Jill when they were at Ramona's house. You judging that you had to "end this because it was getting too hurtful" was not your call. They needed to talk things out and Jill was finally being adult enough to sit down and talk with Bethany. You should have resisted the urge to be the Amazonian Woman you always are and let them continue talking, or, are you that insecure and afraid that fickle Jill, would go back to her original BFF, Bethany? I think Bethany is better off without either of you.

I feel really bad for you and what your husband has done to both you and your family, but I really think how you jumped in and pretended to protect Jill tonight was ridiculous! It is apparent that Jill needs a buddy at all times and b/c and you are filling that "void" right now!!! it is nice for you to have that support, but you are all grown women and act like teenagers!! You seem threatened by Betheney and Jill previous friendship and you think you know everything, but a good friend shows her new bestie both sides! I think you should try to bash less and maybe you will feel better faster!! You deserve happiness and you do not need to tear down others to find it!

You really need to mind your own business instead of getting in the middle of Bethany and Jill's fight. Mario was right you are "Countless" and your behavior is none of a so called "Countess". It is clear you are jealous of Bethany and Jills relationship and will do anything you can to keep them from mending their friendship!!!

Luann,

You're a tool, and a horrible friend.... They needed to hash out their problems and you had no right to step in. The world doesnt revolve around you and its not fair how you manipulate your relationship with jill so she cant reconcile with bethanny because your afraid to be alone. Maybe the comment should have been made to you... GET A HOBBY

It is too bad that you seem to be the one who is causing the wedge between Bethanny and Jill when Bethanny is trying to make up. Used to have huge respect for you in past seasons, but this season I think YOU are the "She Devil" in this fight, because if you would just back up and let them breathe and try to work it out they probably would have been able to. Good luck to you who will be in Bethanny's shoes one day, and when that happens I hope you experience everything she is going through.

reading all these comments are not surprising. Although we are not aware of the complete feud, i do believe you are not helping the situation. I think both Jill and Betheny have done things to each other and said things to each other that were not correct, but if you would be a true friend you would be the one trying to get them back together as it clear to everyone but you that they truly have a bond. As you are trying to keep Jill away from Betheny and are fueling the argument it is clear that you have huge insecurities about who you are and that is truly surprising. I looked at you last year as a very strong and independent woman, now i see a woman who is in need to discover herself. I wish you the best with this but be honest about who you are and the motives you have.

I would think as 40 + year old women you would know how to sit down talk it out, yes emotions will get involved but at the end of the day the only way to be happy is to not hold grudges. Luanne until you and Jill are able to get over things that people may have said to hurt you, you'll never reach true happiness in life. I feel sorry for you.

LuAnn, are you so lonely since your divorce that you have to involve yourself in other peoples business? Do you know what mind your own business means?

LuAnn, I honestly believe that you need to get a hobby. Whatever is going on between Bethenny and Jill has nothing to do with you. You keep complaining about being in the middle, but you keep placing yourself in the middle. Is there nothing going on in your life that you need to get in the middle of this? Really.

Luann, what gives you the right to come between Bethanny and Jill. Anyone who is a friend would try to resolve the situation. You need to worry more about your own life, not their's

You are a horrible example of a friend and a woman with class. You disgust me. Get a life and stay out of everyone else's business. B and Jill were trying to talk and you had to stick your nose in it - you are so juvenile!

wow is all i can say as I watch the new season. Between you and Jill, the two of you have ruined this season acting so childish and middle school. You are adding fuel to the fire and need to stay out of it. I thought you were very respectable but now have a totally different opinion of you!

Just watching tonight's episode (4-8-10) where you cut off the conversation between Jill and Bethenny. You're ridiculous. As a grown woman you and Ramona should have both left the room. You appeared worried like a high schooler that Jill and Bethenny might actually mend something and then you'd lose your place as a side kick. I hope you do stay Jill's new BFF because that's the only reason to keep you on the show.

Having watched the last episode, I was disgusted by your behavior. You are consumed by trivialities and though you might put off this remark as one written by an outsider, it shows that YOU of all people need a hobby. Get a job other than meddling in other people's business.

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