Brynn Whitfield Breaks Down the RHONY Finale: ‘It Was Anguilla 2.0’ – All About The Real Housewives

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The Real Housewives of New York City Season 15 finale left fans—and the cast—reeling, and now Brynn Whitfield is opening up about how she really felt in the aftermath of that intense Puerto Rico trip. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t pretty.

Andy Cohen himself described the finale as “very dark” and “very surprising,” and after hearing what the ladies had to say, it’s clear they’re still dealing with the emotional fallout from the trip. Brynn and Ubah Hassan are in the hot seats during the reunion, and let’s just say, it’s going to be explosive.

The Battle Royale: Brynn vs. Ubah

In case you missed it, the tension between Brynn Whitfield and Ubah had been building throughout the season, and by the time they all made it to Puerto Rico, things hit a boiling point. Brynn summed it up best during the reunion: “I feel like everything is basically Anguilla 2.0,” she said, referencing the infamous conflict between Ubah and Erin Lichy from Season 14. “Except now, it’s like the battle royale is between Ubah and I. It’s like the Hot Tub Time Machine From Hell.”

If you’re still processing that last sentence, don’t worry—Brynn Whitfield wasn’t done. It turns out Jessel Taank played a big role in igniting the drama by allegedly telling Ubah off-camera what Brynn had been saying about her. And as expected, this led to all the Real Housewives being stuck in the middle of a huge mess.

Jessel’s Regret: “I Just Wanted to Diffuse the Situation”

Jessel admitted that she tried to intervene, but in hindsight, her attempt to smooth things over may have made everything worse. “I just wanted to diffuse things,” she confessed in a Bravo HQ video. “But clearly, that didn’t work. I think I made it worse. This is why I don’t get involved.”

You can almost feel the collective eye-roll from the group as they realized the situation had only escalated. But Jessel wasn’t the only one who felt caught in the crossfire.

Newcomer Racquel Weighs In: “There’s Blame on Both Sides”

Racquel Chevremont, who joined the show this season, shared her take on the fallout. She’s clear that both Brynn Whitfield and Ubah had their parts to play in the drama. “I think the initial issues that led to the complete breakdown—Ubah, there were certain things that Ubah did to contribute. But then, Brynn took it a little too far.”

This is where things get tricky. Ubah has always been a bit of a wildcard, but Brynn Whitfield’s fiery personality means she’s never one to back down from a confrontation, especially when she feels wronged. It’s no surprise this clash would end up spilling over into the entire group’s dynamic.

Erin and Rebecca’s Take: Can They Ever Move Forward?

After the Puerto Rico trip, Erin Lichy admitted she spent the whole flight home processing the events. “I was replaying my relationships for the past couple of years,” she said, reflecting on how everything that had happened changed her perspective on the group dynamic.

Rebecca Minkoff, a friend of the show, seemed more skeptical about the possibility of any recovery. “I think there’s some things that don’t feel recoverable,” she said, her words carrying the weight of the situation.

And Ubah? Well, she’s still not sure if she can forgive and forget. “I don’t know what the future holds,” she said. “But I can tell you, looking at the past, it has been very difficult.”

What’s Next for the RHONY Ladies?

If there’s one thing that’s clear from this reunion, it’s that accountability is key. Erin summed it up perfectly when she said, “I think what would end everything and I think would be sort of like a rebirth in our group, is if everybody took ownership for what they did wrong.”

But whether or not that’s going to happen is still up in the air. Brynn, Ubah, and the rest of the women have a lot to work through before they can even think about moving forward as a group. After everything that’s happened, it’s hard to say if the damage is too deep or if there’s still hope for reconciliation.

As the RHONY reunion continues, it’s clear that the Puerto Rico trip was more than just a vacation—it was a breaking point for the group. We’ll have to wait and see if the women can put the pieces back together, but one thing’s for sure: the Real Housewives drama is far from over.