you are my favorite luann. so many haters here. gosh

I think you are the only normal one in the show and I am loving it!!!! Your the definition of Class.

It seems there is a lot of confusion
On proper wedding attire, in England,
The bride & wedding party wear white.
In the U.S. Only the bride wears white.
Romona' s biggest problem is her drinking. Once she stops that, she will hopefully stop being a lady who has cash but no class.

I enjoy both you and Cat, but on WWHL, I definitely got the impression that you were angling for the ancient adage, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." That's a pity because I would have loved to see your claws fully unsheathed!

Luann,

You appear to be very level headed and to avoid the high drama that seems to occur between many of the other ladies. However, I believe that your take on the situation between Alex and Sonya at Sonya's party was off the mark. I don't think it was fair to place all the blame on Alex. I don't believe that she went there with an agenda. Sonya made a beeline for Alex as soon as she walked in and immediately started in about Simon and what had occurred at the march. And give me a break.....she knows Alex's husband's name (clearly a dig at Alex). A party is not the place to air one's grievances, but Sonya chose that time and place to do so. Could Alex have chosen not to engage? Certainly. However, I don't think that Alex is prone to hysterics and high drama. She began to explain her point of view calmly and concisely. Sonya (as is her habit) kept interrupting and then began to yell at Alex. Had she allowed Alex to finish a sentence and make her point perhaps the situation would not have spun out of control. Is it bad manners to argue with the hostess? Of course. But it is equally bad manners to pick a fight with one's guest.

Oh my! I just caught the WWH show with you & Cat and I'm shocked by her blatant animosity towards you! I have to wonder what was up her bum that night, because she was SO out of line and, quite frankly, made an arse of herself! You remained dignified and didn't stoop to her level, so BRAVO to you! The grouchy Brit needs to go back to the UK.

I'm really enjoying you, your comments, your family and you look AMAZING! i loved your look at the walk and the party.

Hi LuAnn,
I think you look amazing this season! I love the way you dress and I LOVE your beautiful jewelry!! That is my favorite part of the show- seeing all the fashion and jewelry. I also was watching WWHL after the show and squirming in my seat. Cat was just that- Catty! Why was she so snarky? You acted oblivious to her and I want to say to you: Bravo!! Your show is my favorite show on TV.

The book I would like to see from you is a lifestyle book. Your style from entertaining to clothes to decorating to dating is very classy. Would love to know the tricks!

Wanted to comment on that Cat person on "Watch What Happens Live" with you: what was up with her? She came across as weird, rude and jealous on what is supposed to be a fun show. I like how you got up and walked away from her at the end of the show. Well done!

LUANN,
AM JUST CATCHING UP ON SOME CLIPS...WOW, WOW, WOW!
I WAS SO SHOCKED AT CAT AND THE MANNER IN WHICH SHE VERBALLY BASHED YOU! I ONLY WATCHED DC TWICE AND GOT THE VIBE THAT SHE SPEAKS HER MIND...BUT THAT WASN'T AT ALL WHAT I EXPECTED--I GUESS YOU DIDN'T EITHER! OH MY!
WELL, YOU SHOOK IT OFF AND THAT' HAD TO BE DIFFICULT. I GIVE YOU A TON OF CREDIT FOR HOW YOU HANDLED HER BEHAVIOR AND HER HARSH WORDS! SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU--BUT THAT WAS AN BRITISH ATTACK! EVEN ANDY LOOKED UNCOMFORTABLE!

Good for Cat!!!!!!!!

Luann,
Think you will convert to Judiasm if Jacques proposes? Just wondering.

LuAnn, Since I have been watching RHONY, I find you honest, open and consistent with people, but many of the comments here tear you apart. People accuse you of deliberately giving Ramona bad advice to make her look foolish. She asked you for advice and it made sense to me. She is unpredictable so who could know that she would act like a child when Howie and Cindy asked her to talk at another time. And I'm tired of reading snarky comments criticizing the guideline about guests wearing white at a wedding. The Princess knew what color her bridal party was wearing. I'm sure she approved of the dress. The whole point of that rule is to remind people not to upstage the bride with their attire. No one at that wedding was going to take any attention away from Kate at all. Cat's behavior on WWHL was incredibly rude and ugly. What an unpleasant personality. Does she have a sense of humor?

From what I understand only the bridal party can wear white. So the bride, groom, groomsmen & bridesmaids can. Guests are not supposed to wear white. So hopefully that clears up the wedding & white comments.

I agree with Cat 100%. It doesn't show you have good manners when you're nice to someone's face and then talk about them behind their back the first chance you get. Dahhhling, practice what you preach!

Viewer25: I did not see the exchange you reference but you are incorrect: The Queen is addressed as "Majesty" and every other royal is addressed as "Royal Highness." The monarch has a singular form of address.

Viewer25 - you are not correct. The Queen is "your majesty" and everyone else in the royal family is "your royal highness."

I LOVE YOU!! I love how you handled yourself on "Watch What Happens Live"
You’re awesome and so classy. Aged to perfection I have to say.

Darling,

So glad to see you kept your cool with Cat. (what show was she on? ....A wait the cancelled show)

I loved the latest episode and "Watch What Happens Live". At your gathering of the ladies at your Hampton's home, you had what appeared to be a layer dip sitting on the bar where you were all gathered. Can you share the recipe with us? Bon

I also wondered if your advice to Ramona wasn't pre-meditated because you may have been upset with her from the night before? She is pretty maliable when it comes to direction from you or Jill, and I just can't imagine that with all your "etiquette" you truly believed your advice to her about approaching Howie at Cindy's was the best way to handle it??? I completely believe that she is ultimately the deciding force in her actions, but as a friend, you should have known better than to nudge her in that direction.....

Viewer 25 - King/Queen is Your Majesty - Prince/Princess is Your Royal Highness and Duke/Duchess is Your Grace

LuAnn,
You are the voice of reason this season so far. Can't wait to see what happens next!

Don't feel bad about the advice you gave Ramona - if she had a clue, she would have backed off the moment he told her that he didn't want to discuss it with her at that point. She's the one that blew up the situation, but is now going to put that on you - "I will never take Luann's advice again' Sheesh. Also, don't even give her parenting comments a second thought, she has a house of her own that needs 'cleaning'. Putting others down is usually a bid to make yourself look better. Not happening.

Lastly, you look great this season! Your honey is a cutie and you guys are a great couple, you seem more relaxed and much happier. Stay away from the drama ...and seriously, dump Ramona, until she fixes herself, she's not really anyone's friend!

I thought Cat was insulting to you several times on Watch What Happens Live show. You handled it with grace.

Dear LuAnn,
How wonderful for your son! Good Luck to him. From what we see, I think your children are very nice kids, they seem to be handling the divorce well. Im sure you worked hard to make sure they came through this ok. i wish you all the best.
Sue

LuAnn, Looking forward to your thoughts on Kate Middleton's white maid of honor dress...Things change. =)

Did I hear you say that it's better to whisper about/talk behind someone's back when you have something condescending to say but, you never should say it to their face??? So, would it have been better if Ramona turned to Alex & stated that you were a weekend mom rather than saying it to you directly??? Class all the way Countess!!!

Your being in love with such a unique man as Jacques has brought ot the beauty and down to earth side of you. Not only are you handling yourself well with the women this year, but on WWHL, you certainly knew how to tell Cat off and have her thank you for it. She needs to read your book and extract a bit of real class from it. Man, was she ever crudely rude. It just made her look really really bad. Muah to you.

I love you this season!!!!!! I think single moms need a BREAK, and if the dad cannot take them on the weekends,then of course u are doing the right thing!!!! I am a single mom and if the DAD is not able to take them, I send them to my parents... Happy Relaxed mom is a GREAT MOM.. Good Job!!! xoxoxo

ooooh girl you got TOLD last night! bout time

LuAnn I think you are a fabulous and a true-hearted lady!
I just viewed last night's episode & Watch What Happens Live to follow. After, I tuned in to the extended show on-line for the first time since there was so much tension on the aired show.
I just wanted to say that I think you handled yourself against Cat with great poise. You are gracious, and seem like a wonderful person! On the show I actually believe that you are on of the lesser offenders in drama stirring. In fact, I don't think you stir up the drama at all. You seem polite and kind in every sense of those words. Also, with the Real Housewives franchise growing, you are one of the truly great role models for all of us female viewers!
You're strong, and great! I love the show!

Luann,
All I can say is "Right on Kat" she has your #.

Cat said what SO many people are thinking.

It's enough with the etiquette BS, the ridiculous title (that will hopefully be passed on to you ex's new wife), and PRETENDING to be someone you're not. And yes, you ARE a weekend mom. Own it.

LuAnn, I was laughing watching the wedding today...just imagine the bridesmaid wore white....at her sister's wedding....guess you'll have to give the Royals a lesson in etiquette. LOL

Someone wrote they don't like the show this year because of the fighting and not much laughing. I am LOVING it. I thought it would tank after Betheny left becaused I loved watching her but I am really surprised that the show still has sizzle. Scary Island was going to be hard to top but hello!.....Sonja is coming on strong!.....and Alex.......now go rip each others hair out ladies. Whoop!

You are so much more likable this season! And you look great. Being in love suits you.

LuAnn, you are a true lady! You handled yourself so well on Watch what happens live. I used to be a big fan of Cat, but after watching her behave so rudely last night and again today on the after show my opinion has changed. You have class and handled yourself like a true lady!

OMG LUANN!!! I just saw Andy's Aftershow with you and Kat... HOLY SH*TBALLS!!! I must say that you were not one of my favorite NY Housewives until I saw how you handled yourself against the "barracuda" Kat. She didn't seem to ruffle your feathers, I think she made Andy more uncomfortable than you! HA! Regardless of what the viewers, or Kat, or anyone else think of you, you handled that situation with much class and didn't seem to let her ruin the moment. Let's be honest, she felt she was calling you out, but you didn't give her the satisfaction of letting it get to you... BRAVO!!!

I have to admit LuAnn, last season I was a little on the fence with you. However, this season you seem very happy and I think it has done wonders for you. You just seem more relaxed. Sometimes you're comments are little off-putting, but good or bad, you are honest and that is probably your most admirable quality. I feel like you're not fake and I respect that. Good luck with your sexy man and your kids are adorable!

Can you share the recipe for the dip you served the ladies at your Hampton's home? It appeared to be centrally located on your bar and I saw several tortilla chips going for a swim. It looked like a layer dip and also looked mouth-watering.

It's great to see you so happy this season! I watched, 'Watch what happens live' last night... Cat certainly is not a happy person! I felt really bad for you. I think you are a great Mom too... Ramona's comment was beyond rude. People who are happy don't feel the need to tear others down. Keep on being happy!! :)

LuAnn:

You held it together beautifully during WWHL! That woman was absolutely foolish and a waste of time.

-Elizabeth

LuAnn, you were so gracious to invite the ladies to your home. Yet they behaved terribly toward you and toward others. I wouldn't invite them again. Perhaps its the over-forgiving of bad manners that results in the bad manners from these ladies becoming even worse with time and new events.

Everyone talking over each other, for instance, at your home. Cackle, cackle, cackle. No one could listen to anyone else?

Cindy's quiet astonishment depicted my own reactions at the behaviors to which she was subjected.

Dear LuAnn and other readers,
It is my sincere hope that LuAnn will always represent those of us who struggle with those who do not adhere to social manners but expect it from others yet never themselves. LuAnn, married to nobility or not, you represent so much for us who are in the same situation. We truly need someone to rise above and represent a class of people who once were admired for being 'cultured' (mannered, educated, well dressed, people who made good choices, responsible, etc). Our noble class has disappeared into the walls, help us bring them back. You are a delight. It is good to know that such persons have not totally disappeared. I nod my head to you and yours. Most sincerely, SGS

LuAnn, your recap of the episode and cast is very accurate and well said. I love the "Pinot Polar" comment. Very witty.

LuAnn, to be honest... you came across a bit snobbish in the first season, and I was not on your side for much, but you were so clearly going through a lot and as your story revealed itself, I have to apologize and give you credit. I admire who you've become, and the person you seem to be becoming. Seems as though you are sorting out all the b*llsh*t in your life and putting your attention to what really makes you happy. You deserve it, and I say go for it... and keep calling people out on their bs.

Countess, You had what appeared to be a delicious looking layer dip at your gathering of the ladies in the Hamptons. It seemed to be centrally located to where everyone was sitting so there were several shots of tortilla dipping going on. Will you please share the recipe?