The Real Housewives of London Season 1, Episode 12 – “Reunion Part 2” – Amanda, Juliet Mayhew, and Nessie all find themselves in the hot seat.
After the fireworks of Part 1, you’d think the ladies might come back calm, collected, and ready to toast to sisterhood. Absolutely not. Part 2 of The Real Housewives of London reunion kicks off where we left off — accusations flying, alliances cracking, and Catherine once again earning her pay as referee-in-chief. But amid all the chaos, something miraculous happens… there’s hugging. Actual hugging. Let’s break it down before the caviar goes warm.
🔥 Amanda vs Juliet M: Round 57
We start with a quick recap of Part 1 before heading straight back into the ring — Amanda and Juliet M are still arguing. Amanda says Juliet M doesn’t like the attention she gets, while Juliet M insists she’s only ever defended her. Catherine steps in asking what’s really upset Amanda, who hits back that people have been “scandalising her divorce.”
Juliet M tries to explain she was actually “bigging her up,” not gossiping — but Amanda’s having none of it. She gives the ladies (and Juliet M) a mini masterclass in Divorce 101 and declares, “You don’t have my back.” Amanda also says that as soon as Juliet A joined the show, Juliet M distanced herself. Juliet M looks baffled but maintains she’s defended her plenty of times.
Nessie chips in saying Juliet A’s arrival caused a divide — not her fault, of course. Juliet A jokes that Nessie’s still sitting pretty in Switzerland. Juliet A also admits she leaned on Juliet M when she first joined, while Amanda says she’s never found Juliet M “warm or caring.” Catherine, wisely, cuts to Panthea (thank goodness).
💋 Panthea, Glam-ma & Personal Growth
We look back at clips of Panthea at home with family and beloved Glam-ma Shala (iconic, as always). Panthea admits that the drama with the ladies sometimes makes her feel like she’s being strangled.
Amanda jumps in to ask if Panthea’s bitterness comes from a place of pain. Panthea opens up about her parents’ divorce and says it did affect her. She admits she’s learning not to go from zero to one thousand, and that she often regrets how angry she gets when wrongly accused. She even apologises to Karen for being judgemental. Housewives growth moment unlocked!
🏴☠️ The Scotland Flashbacks
Catherine introduces clips from the Scotland trip, calling it “magical” — translation: a total meltdown with bagpipes. Karen looks emotional watching it back, while Amanda reopens old wounds over Panthea’s “dumb blonde” comment, insisting it was wrong “especially as I’m a CEO.”
Panthea claps back that Amanda’s never really worked, cue Amanda rattling off her full CV on national TV. Amanda says that was never a ‘9 to 5 girl’ and she could work when she wanted as a CEO.
Panthea says the men in their lives are the breadwinners — Amanda fires back that Panthea is “a kept woman.” Karen, ever the heart, speaks about the sisterhood of the ladies and how important it’s been since losing her own sister. She gets emotional, Panthea comforts her, and even Catherine looks misty-eyed as she praises Karen for filming through grief.
Juliet A then opens up about losing her dad during filming, saying Amanda showed a softer side. She admits she’d had a tough relationship with him and was finally mending it when he passed.
🎭 Break Time… and Backstage Drama
The ladies head off for a breather, but the drama doesn’t clock off. Juliet M goes missing, needing “a moment.” Juliet A finds her crying and asking for the cameras to stop rolling, Juliet A asks the same but the cameras don’t stay off for long! Returning back to the studio together, Amanda is telling Panthea that Juliet M’s “expensive art” at home is actually from the likes of Etsy and Alibaba. Ouch.
💸 #BillGate Returns!
They’re back in the studio and it’s time to revisit #BillGate. Catherine rolls the castle trip clips, reminding everyone of the mysterious bills that caused uproar. Juliet M admits she did know about them but didn’t tell the others.
Catherine takes a vote: “Who thinks Juliet M should’ve paid?” Every hand shoots up — except both Juliets. Panthea insists not about the money but it’s about principle, Amanda casually drops that she covered her share on her “Black Centurion Metal card,” (an exclusive American Express, invitation-only charge card made of anodized titanium, of courses!) and chaos resumes.
Panthea and Juliet A go head to head, with Juliet A shouting “Come at me!” across the set. Nessie claims no one actually minded paying, but Amanda says Juliet M could’ve just picked up the £700 total to keep the peace.
Juliet M asks if anyone tipped the staff — silence. “You mugged yourself off,” Amanda says. Juliet M finally concedes and apologises, admitting she should’ve paid all the bills. Housewives accountability moment? We’ll take it.
⚖️ Switzerland No More
Catherine turns the conversation to Nessie and her “Switzerland” status. Nessie says she literally can’t get a word in over Amanda and Panthea. Juliet M defends her, but Juliet A calls her a “double agent.” Amanda chimes in, “Is that a nice way of saying two-faced?” (Never change, Amanda.)
Clips roll of Juliet A previously calling out Nessie for fence-sitting. Nessie says she felt Juliet M distanced herself towards the end of filming, leaving her out of conversations. Juliet M apologises for protecting herself too much, walks over, and they share a sweet hug and kiss. Peace restored — momentarily.
💔 Amanda & Juliet A: The Friendship Fallout, Plus a Fitting Finale
Catherine rewinds to the rise and fall of Amanda and Juliet A’s friendship — the highs, the lows, and the “Back to Paddington!” incident (again). Juliet A admits she’s not proud of those moments, Amanda claims she wasn’t supported, and things heat up fast.
Amanda accuses Juliet A of calling her the “Wicked Witch of Belgravia,” which Juliet A allegedly turned into the phrase, “White Witch”, according to what Amanda heard. Amanda’s still fuming, calling Juliet A “toxic”, along with all her “crappy mates.” Amanda admits she was “abandoned by her husband” and hates that feeling, saying she felt the same with Juliet A.
Panthea and Karen rush to comfort her, and even Juliet A softens. They agree they need to stop triggering each other. Juliet A insists she’s not jealous, Amanda says they need boundaries — and then, in a rare Housewives miracle, Amanda asks for a hug. Juliet A gets up, they hug it out, and Panthea cheers, “Yay!”
Catherine ends the season by handing out champagne and caviar for one final toast. Somehow, after all the shade, screaming and sobbing, we get a warm fuzzy ending. Who would’ve thought the Real Housewives of London would finish their debut season in such a positive way?
Let’s see how long the Champagne and caviar can work it’s magic! 😉
A glamorous goodbye for now, ladies. As fabulous as a shopping spree on Sloane Street!
– Joanne 👑
