Mention It All - Every Show Needs ‘The Glue’ Ft. Shamea Morton

Episode Date: March 12, 2025

We’re still riding the high of the RHOA Sweet 16 premiere, and today Dylan is joined in the studio by long-time friend-turned-Housewife Shamea Morton. They dive right into Shamea’s center-stage energy in the season premiere, and she talks about the transition to a more central role after a decade on the sidelines. She and Dylan also discuss her friendship with Porsha, her thoughts on all the new women in the cast, and the impact of the Kenya situation on the season. Later, she weighs in on Drew’s questionable relationship with Dennis, and how she’s planning to watch the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We're going to check me both Hey everyone Welcome back to the Mentioned All podcast I have been so excited This week talking about The new season 16 premiere Of Real Housewives of Atlanta And so I had to celebrate

The new season by welcoming One of our Housewives herself into the studio She is a new housewife this season but she is not new to the Bravo world. She is a quadruple threat. The female Jamie Fox.

Shamia Borton, welcome to the show. Hey, best friends. Or should I say, hey, betches. How you doing? I'm feeling great. I get to hang out with you. I mean, hello, I've arrived. I'm a new peach holder in New York with my best friends.

Come on. It's a good life. So we are season 16. You said new peach holder, but I had to look back because I was like, when did we first, when did we first see Shemia? When did we first meet Shemia? You made your first appearance on the show in season five, which filmed in 2012. Wow.

And then... That is so crazy about it. I mean, the time has flown by. It really is crazy because you were a friend of officially in season eight and we've gotten to know you in various different capacities over the years. and obviously you do so many other things and have careers on careers on careers. But to see you season 16 full-time, housewife, Shemia, watching the premiere.

I was like, I don't know what to expect because we haven't seen it before and you're right there in the thick of it. I mean, it is such a blessing to be able to finally share my story. I've been a friend, like you said, for over a decade. just they're supporting both Porsche and Candy, but never really being able to showcase me, my family, my lifestyle, my careers,

you know, as I say, my singing, dancing, acting. So I'm excited this season gives me that opportunity to show my best friends, like, who I am. I'm more than just, I'm a hell of a friend, but I'm more than a friend, you know? Yeah, I thought it was really interesting. And I think, I think, like, a good choice right off the bat in the premiere, that you said, people know me as Porsche's ride or die. People know me as friend Shemia.

And kind of to acknowledge that because it's true. And then now you have a whole season to kind of be like, look what else I have going on. Let me do my little song and dance for you. Yeah. I thought it was like a good thing off the bat to just be like, yeah, that's how people know me. Yeah. I mean, and I don't shy away from that at all. It was amazing being able to be there and hang out with some of my good girlfriends.

But my family is amazing and they are like my priority. So just to be able to showcase my kids, my mom, you know, dad, like sisters, like those are, those are my support people. And we have such an interesting dynamic in our household. Yeah, I love seeing your dad in the first episode. It was fun. Yes. Now they've already coined my mom, Mama Morton and like everybody's, oh, where's Mama Morton?

So it's really cool. I am wondering, so season 16, you know, Atlanta has been off the air for a little bit, kind of, you know, coming back with this new fresh version. What was the conversation like of you sort of rejoining the show in this full-time role for this season? Like, how did that sort of come around? So the same way, I mean, I always tell people, like, I've been offered a peach in the past, but my husband's never wanted to do it. He's never stopped me from doing it. He's always been very supportive of me doing it. He's like, yeah, baby, if that's what you want to do, go for it.

I just don't want to be on the camera. And, of course, if you have to, if you're a full-time housewife, you have to have your significant other be on the show with you. They have to showcase that part of your life because it's a very, I mean, we're the housewives. So they would always say no, like they wouldn't give me the peach unless he agreed to do it. So this season, he was like, I'm open to talking to them about it or whatever. So we do this whole setup. We're supposed to film us doing a game as a family.

And they mic me. They Mike Chaya. And I look up, my husband's pulling out of the gate. He texted me. He's like, I'm out of here. I can't do it. He's like, no, thank you. I don't want any part of it.

But by that time, they were already at the house, and we were already in the groove of it. They were like, well, we may as well just film it anyway. So he filmed it, and here I am. So, I mean, he does end up coming around, as you see, on the very first, my birthday part. He's there, and he does make a few appearances throughout the season. So, you know, I'm just excited that the man got on camera.

Like, because I will tell you, like you said, before, just gearing up for this, people did not see it from me being a housewife. They're like, who is she? Isn't she just the friend? Like, does she even have a coin? And, I mean, like, even I would take pictures. They'd be like, isn't that the back of Portia's house? Or they'll be like, she had to cut her hair off because they didn't have took that go naked away from her.

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They love their women. But it is hard to sort of break in if you're not kind of already one of the favorites. And I think that knowing, you know, watching kind of the reaction to the premiere episode has been really interesting. I think because there are going to be comments that are like, it's different. And it's like, yeah, it is. Like, nobody's arguing That's true. No, you're right.

It's different, but it's, it's a refreshing. It's what we needed. I mean, everything evolves. Life is about growth and just, it's a new wave for the franchise. And that was absolutely nothing wrong with the old wave and the way that things were done. That's what put the show on the map. You know, you got to pay homage to the vets,

like, you know, Nini Leaks, Shray Whitfield and other, you know, candy bursts. Like, they pave the way for people like me. So, but it's a lot of it. a new day. And that's what I think this season gives. Young, vibrant, fresh energy. Yeah. And I think, I mean, obviously we have, you know, Portia back on the show, Fadra's coming in later this season. We're seeing Kenya early in the season. But, like, you are also kind of that bridge figure a little bit between those earlier seasons. And then we have this, like, trio of new women coming in the season and coming in hot. And they are so spicy. Oh, my goodness. What? They are so feisty and

spicy. I'm like, my goodness. These, these ladies, And I love that because they don't hold back. It's almost like, you do remember your mic right? Are you okay that you're saying this right now? So good, so good, so good. Everything you want for summer is at Nordstrom Rack stores now and up to 60% off. Stock up and save on the brands you love like Vince, Sam Edelman, frame, and free people. Join the Nordy Club to unlock exclusive discounts, shop new arrivals first, and more.

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That perfect hang on the patio sundress. Those sandals you can wear all day and all night. And you've had enough of shopping from your couch. Done hoping it looks anything like the picture when you tear up on the that envelope, it's time for a little in-person spring treat. It's time for a trip to Ross. Work your magic. I'm curious coming in this season, knowing you were going to be showing more of your story, more of your life, what was something that you were most excited to share and maybe something that you were a little hesitant or nervous or it just felt like you weren't sure how it was going to go?

I've been excited to share my music. I grew up singing and I've always been kind of close. but never able to actually pursue it as a career. Like I was signed in high school, I've been in several music groups that you'll see throughout the show, but for me to be able to finally showcase that part of my life and drop my single, which is going to be released on Friday, this Friday. I'm excited to take you on the musical journey with me now that my hesitation was around my children

with my youngest daughter, just having special needs and just with all of her diagnosis. Some people can be mean. I know she'll grow up one day and she'll see and people make comments. And I block and delete, but just protecting her in a sense, but also bringing awareness to it. Just gave me a little bit of pause and hesitation. For sure.

But I have no regrets because I do feel like God put me on this platform to be able to share and be a vessel and just be the beacon of light that another family might. need, that might be experienced in some of the same challenges with a child that is either disabled or has some special needs. Yeah, I think we've gotten so many, you know, unique but also relatable stories and things that people have shared over the years on these shows. And I think that's obviously we like the drama and the fighting and the, you know, the glam and all of that. But like, I think it's, there is, there is always that space for like these real, like human stories that people share and I think that that's like

I think that if these shows didn't have that they wouldn't have the impact that they do. I agree. People come for the drama but I think people really like get invested in people's lives and families and struggles and all of that. Yes, yeah. So when a family

on the show goes through something it really does pulling your heart strength everybody goes through with you. I appreciate that part of it too because you don't feel like you're going through things along. Yeah. Well and I think even I mean, a few women on the cast with you are going through issues in the marriage divorce department this season. And even within their situations, there's different complications.

You know, Portia having, you know, questions about whether she can film in the house. And that's a whole thing. And hearing Kelly talk about being a single mom of these girls, all different ages. Like, I think all of those different experiences are, like, add something important to the show. And it's unfortunate because, you know, no one ever wants to divorce on the person that you thought you're going to spend the rest of your life with. You know, divorce is not an easy thing. And it affects the entire family, like, you know, even with Kelly and her daughter is like, you know, their household has been broken up. And she's done a hell of a job just making sure that they aren't, you know, wanting or needing for anything.

They get everything they need. But emotionally, I'm sure it takes a toll on everybody. And even, you know, with Borsha, with the back and forth, with Simon. And, you know, I hate that because you live out your life in this public on this platform. And, you know, you open yourself up to so much ridicule. And then you're left with that. And you go home and you feel like, damn, like the world has beat me down. And now, you know, this is how it's all happening.

I have to take it in and try and it's a lot. And I need people to understand that these ladies, we're still human. Yeah. I think about with Portia and also with Cynthia. I mean, she has gone through those relationships. ups and downs. I think she still is the only person to get married twice on, like have two weddings on the show, right?

It is really, when you think about it, like, especially over that like decade plus, if you're staying in this game, like, you really have to kind of have a thick skin and know that people are going to come for that. And, you know, it's your life and you choose to share it. But like, damn, it's tough. It is. It's tough. But that is the reality.

there's somebody out there watching and going through the same thing that I've had two marriages and is still trying to find love and that's why I love our cast because we are all very relatable, very different but very relatable. I'm wondering, so in this premiere episode, you obviously have this lifelong friendship with Portia and then we see Kelly coming into the show. Right.

And right off the bat, girl, you are in a rock and a hard place. I mean, Kelly, she heard some stuff on the blogs. She brought it on the show. Kelly is hilarious. Were you expecting her to come in hot like that? Or did you know that maybe she had that sort of like thing with Portia that she was going to start? Or were you kind of like? I mean, she came in hot with me.

I went to dinner with her and Britt. And that was like one of the first things she asked and brought up. So I knew that she was feisty. Yeah. And that she might have that. approach, you know, with Portia, especially after she saw what, you know, Porsche was saying online and call her kill or something. So I knew that it could be some drama. That's why I told her, I was like, hey, I would love it if you just got to know her for yourself. But if you guys

decide not to be cool, just keep me out of the middle of it. I don't want any part of it. I've been in the middle of that before when it was Porsche and Candy and I was like, ugh. Yeah. You know, I just hate being in the middle of it. I'm wondering, do you feel like you being on the show full time this season and Portia also being back on the show. Do you feel like that shifted anything in your friendship dynamic? I mean, it goes back so far. So obviously there's natural kind of like ebbs and flows and things. For sure.

I think we're both just trying to figure out this space and how to navigate it. You got to understand when you've been friends for so long, you have had, you know, you've confided in each other about so much stuff. But also, now that our relationship is so public, like, and I'm on the same platform, not just supporting. I'm like, oftentimes I'm filming, I'm like, is this too much? Can I say this? Can I not say this? Is that okay?

Like, is it, you know, I don't want to go overboard and cross the line and maybe, you know, indulge too much information. Or that I also have to give enough because this is my reality too and you aren't my best friend. So I think we're just both trying to figure out what this means and just trying to figure out how to navigate. this as best as we can to not let it affect our friendship. Yeah, because it's like you've seen, I mean, there are people who come on these shows with these long friendships and they don't speak anymore. And it's like, I don't think that that's what's going to happen with you and Portia.

I certainly wouldn't wish that. But it's like, when you're in a certain space, you really do, I think, have to be kind of vigilant with how you maintain those relationships with checking in with each other, whether it's on camera, off camera, even just sending a text to be like, hey, I said this thing in an interview. Maybe it's going to sound like this. It's not, you know, like, again, there are those moments where it's really easy for things to kind of get taken in a different way.

Right. And you're both so vulnerable because it's like, what did you mean about that? And then you're meeting new friends over here and I got friends over here. It's a weird space, but we'll be okay. Yeah. Yeah. I love that you hosted your birthday party on the first episode. It's, I think, a daunting task right off the.

bat to be like, okay, whole cast is here, my family's here, there's a woman on stilts playing violin in the foyer, a lot going on, a lot to juggle, and of course you want to have a little fun too. Yes, but so this is just the first party that you guys have been invited to. I party like this all the time. My family and I, we love a good party. So I was excited that, you know, my Bravo family, just the world could see how we get done. I love that it felt like over the course. And I know it ends with the premiere ends with a little to be continued.

So we haven't even seen the end of it. Right. It feels like we're going on a tour of your house. Like the group is kind of going from space to space. And it's like, okay, we're going to be outside. And Cynthia's going to question Drew. We're going to come inside a little bit if it's raining. And we're going to have this Portia and Kelly situation.

Then we're going to take the elevator to a different room. And now we're going to talk about Dennis and Drew. Yeah. It's like the tour de Chimea's house. It was kind of funny, especially just, you know, we're hopping on the elevator and the girls was like, damn, we all can fit on this elevator? This is like a commercial elevator. And I'm like, actually it is. It was a replica of the one that was at the St. Regis.

Okay. Yeah, but it's actually pretty fun. Just having the girls share in my excitement. I love my home. We've been there for three years now and counting. And it's a beautiful home. And it's fun. I love the community.

I'm from Atlanta. I was born and raised in Atlanta. So that's home for me. I love it. Was there anyone that you were like at that birthday party that you were like, okay, like, I, you need to calm down. I'm trying, this is about me right now. I know Portia showed up late and that was its own.

Which I wasn't tripping. I mean, you know, that day, no one could steal my joy and my shine because it was my birthday. and I feel like, you know, I didn't get a party the year prior because I was back and forth, the hospital all the time working and just, you know, my life was just all over the place. So I wanted to be celebrated, and I felt celebrated by the people that were there. So for me, I didn't feel like I'm not one to, I don't mind sharing the spotlight. If you want to dance in a handstand, like, I support it.

I will be there, help holding your feet up. You know, if you want to have a moment, go ahead and take it because you just might need it. I don't mind that. I don't, a star can shine anywhere. I did love you and Portia catching up at the strip club. On the premiere, I was like, we are so back. This is so Atlanta, so perfect. Yes.

Yeah, you know, that strip club is actually two chains spot. I called him. I was like, can we please come over here and hang out? He was like, yeah, go for it. So nice. So if you're in Atlanta, you got to go to Candleand. Okay. I will add that to the list.

No, I love it. I think this cast is so interesting. Getting to know Brittany a little bit in the first episode. When she says being an insurance agent, she's at all the flyest, sexiest events in the city. What does that mean to you? I've never seen my insurance agent at any event. Like, girl, I guess.

I mean, maybe that's a new wave of doing insurance. But my state forms, wait, I've never, I probably would feel a little awkward if I saw it. They're like, what are you doing here? You never saw Jake from State Farm at the club. Never seen, never seen Jake from State Farm. I passed by him at a game or two, but not at the club. It's weird.

I met him at BravoCon. You did? So nice, didn't he? He is. So nice. He is. What a crazy world we look. No, but talk to me about Brittany.

Because I think Brittany, Brittany in the, in the premiere episode, she, I feel like, she feels her own fantasy in a way that I I am, I'm into it right away. I'm like, I, whatever you are serving, I want it. And I'm, I'm liking her energy. But what is it like kind of with her in the group? And Angela, too, because we don't see quite as much of her in the premiere. So, Brittany is, let me see.

She has a ring. I don't know if you've heard. She has a round. I don't know if you've heard. And I don't know if it's sparkled, but she's definitely going to clean it and show it to you. It's like, girl, what else? No, she's this sex kit, this, hi, pretty kind of girl. And it's like, okay?

What else? No, no, she's fun. She's a fun girl. She's a fun time. And I think that pretty much sums her up. Okay. Angela, she's a businesswoman. She's got a great head on her shoulder.

Family person, you know, she's got beautiful children, married to the child. Charles Oakley. So I'm like, that in itself is a job because I don't know Charles is all over the place. He is a lot of fun. He's a great chef. They have a beautiful family dynamic. I'm so here for them being a part of this. I'm even intrigued by their relationship and their, you know, like, I mean, you saw.

For example, so Charles is like, you need to go fix that. Your wig is rising. That was, look, Charles, what are you doing? Come into your first big event on the show and having the full. wig emergency. It's tough. I mean, I felt for her in that moment. It was funny, you know?

And that's the thing that I love about Angela. Like, she can take a roast or a Joan and laugh it off and we'd be cool and kiki and laugh at the very next day, you know, she doesn't harbor any negative feeling. She knows it. It's funny. It's fun. You know, it's just having a good time. I think that's a really important quality to have if you're coming on a platform like

this, knowing that both on the show and. in the world on social media, you know, on watch what happens live, what have you. People are going to say a little shady thing. People are going to make a little joke. And if you can't laugh it off, it's going to be tough for you. You're in the wrong space. Like you're not, yeah, and that's the problem. So yeah, I love, of course, Angela is a lot of fun.

And Kelly, Kelly is a lot of fun. I love Kelly because we vibe one on philanthropy. She's out in the community, like feeding people on meals on wheels. Nana's chicken and waffles. She feeds me. That's always a plus. I'm going to come to her restaurant.

Yeah, and it's actually really good food. Like, you know, it's just like the neighborhood restaurant where you feel warm. Like, it's an extension of your own kitchen at home. Yeah. And then she's just a good person to her core. Like, she's a really genuine good friend. As you'll see it. Like, she really rides for Britt Eady a lot this season.

And it's like, everybody needs a Kelly. Yeah. You know how they say, oh. I'm this great friend. I feel that same way about Kelly. Do you feel like after, obviously we'll watch and see what happens on the season, but do you feel like maybe after the hotness, the spiciness of the premiere, you're able to sort of like find a sustainable dynamic between her and Portia?

For sure. I mean, that's another thing. Kelly and Portia, they'll throw jabs, but then they laugh it off. So they're still like, you know, playfulness about it. find a way to just kind of shade each other. I always say they have like a love-hate relationship. Yeah. Like they lab each other and kiki with each other.

But then it's like, but you did it? It's not, oh, did you just say that? It's like if the claws come out a little bit. Whereas, you know, we've seen it in the past with other housewives and just, you know, some, even currently, some of the ladies will say something that's like really just evil and mean spirit. And you can't come back from that kind of stuff. So I just, you know, I'm never here for somebody that just goes too low, like when you involve kids or when you involve.

Like, I just, I think it's too much. Yeah. But Fonchet, like a little lace lifting and, you know, little all that pretentious crap. Like, I'm here for it. Read me for Phil. Yeah. Somebody who I think does a really great job of that is Fadra Parks. And I know we're going to see some Fadra, you know, in the back half.

of this season. Can you just talk a little bit about, like, as a cast having to sort of navigate some unexpected twists and turns this season and then Fajra coming in? How do you feel like you were able to sort of, like, deal with that as a group and still kind of turn out this season that you were in the middle of? Oh, my goodness. Of course, you know, with our cast being shook up in the middle of the season, like with the unfortunate situation, and I'm sure everybody saw with Britt and Kenya. I hate that because, you know, know, Kenya has been a part of this franchise for so long and part of this show and one of the people that helped make this show. And then I feel like it kind of gave, you know, somebody or

Britt the power to feel like she can kind of dictate who's here and who's not. And just the whole energy shifted. Like, it was just a real nasty aura about it. Like, I'm that girl. And you, if you don't like it, you can trolling out of here, too. And I didn't like that energy that it brought. But I do think that, you know, in that moment, Kenya went too far. Yeah. And for everything that we do, there's consequences to it. So at the end of the day, having Fajra back, Fadra came with a new energy. I mean, the last interaction on camera that I had with Fadha wasn't so pleasant.

So her coming back with this new kind, pleasant energy, I was welcoming. I was okay with it. That's good. Yeah. Well, it's funny. I won't hold a rudge. I'm not going to, you know. Yeah.

Well, it's funny because I feel like once you know who's kind of going to be on the season, you're like, okay, so I'm good with her, I'm good with her, maybe have to figure something out there. And then it's like, oh, a new person? Say who? You're like, what is this energy going to be? Exactly. Now we've got to restrategize. Now I have to restrata out.

Is this going to be okay? Is it going to be a good relationship? Absolutely. But, Vedra, you know, she's back and you got freaking frat back. So that's going to be a thing. Yeah, it's a good show. It's a good season. Yeah.

We haven't talked much about Ms. Drew Sadora. Oh, I forgot about Drew. That seems to be the, you know, the common thread about everybody. It's like we all show up for the dinner reservation. It's like a party of sick. It's like, who are we missing? And then there's Drew. Okay.

And then there's Drew. Look, I think that Drew can be very entertaining, but some of her decision making to me is questionable. Yeah, it's a little bore. The situation with Dennis... Why? Why? How many dudes doing music are there in Atlanta? I mean, we're in the music.

I mean, the mega music. You have not ended up in the studio with Dennis, as far as I can tell. Because why would I do that? And no shade to Dennis, because he does have some great songs, but they should have been for somebody that's not in this group, in this sister circle. Like, I mean, we're in Atlanta, Brian Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupree, R.L. who did my music. Shout out to RL, too, from Next.

RL, B-flat. Like, we've got a lot of talented polo to Don. Like, Atlanta is notorious for good music. Why would you pick Dennis? Yeah. Of all the people. Like, it's like, and this is your friend's ex. That's nasty to me.

I, like, Portia was on Watch What Happens the other night and was asked if she would ever, you know, entertain a situation with Dennis again. And it's like, no. No. That's done. And if she did, that would be her right. I mean, that's her child's father.

But Drew should not be entertaining any type of situation. And then calling him her angel. Girl, what are you doing? Yeah. That ain't now Drew. Well, it was, as a viewer watching last season, her finally kind of break free of this Ralph thing, it was like, yes, that's the, obviously, that's the path.

Okay, yeah, moving on. So this season, it's like, okay, Ralph's in the basement. He comes up for air every other weekend. Sure. Yeah. But then it's like, why are we in the studio with Dennis? Well, and then done, Ralph do the music. I mean, Ralph plays piano.

Like, they just, the song they released, I believe, last season, he wrote and produced. Like, yeah. So now you just, Ralph and his music is in the basement. is a head of click a newbie. It's just a mess. They're talking on the app that the judge can see. Can see. It's just a lot.

I just would not have. If I were drew, I would have chosen a different route and path. Because now the drama of it overshadowed, like it just overshadows the actual music, the quality. People are so busy talking about the mess of it all. Well,

and I think there already is a thing of like, if you're somebody who is on a reality TV show and you're doing music and you're in this position too, that it's like, the music has to stand on its own. Like, because you want people to find the music and hear the music that aren't just, oh, it's the housewife song. Yeah, no, no, this is not it. And that's what I wanted to. It's not, it's not.

No, and that's what, we're not doing this for, I'm not doing this for this show. Right. I've always been a singer. I've always recorded in the studio. You were in a group with Shamari back in the day. I was, absolutely. we were called Intrigue.

I love all those old school like Atlanta group names. Yes, Shamari was my girl. We went to the same high school and then I was in a group with Carrie Hilsen, the pretty girl rock.

And then I I mean I just I was in a group called Co-ed. We had a song out call roll with me. So I've always done music. Music has always been you know my thing.

So I just happen to be on a reality show now that can actually showcase the music, which is great because now I get a platform. So now that's why I'm like, y'all need to stream it. Stream it, stream it, it's called Never Had. And it's coming out on Friday on all your favorite digital streaming platforms. Every time somebody asks me a question, they could be like, oh, so how are you feeling today? You never had? You never had? I'm plugging it to my LP.

You see what I just did just now? Yeah, I'll see it. Okay. So before we wrap up. We have a long season left to go. We've only seen the one episode. You are, you're right in the thick of it, in the mix. I'm wondering, what is the vibe watching this season back?

Are you excited sitting down with the family every episode? Are you like, let me go watch this on my own and see what the damage is? No. My family, you know, we're so close. Like, you know, they say like when you get your cycle, your best friend cycle comes on to. That's how it is. family and I. We're like, you know, they're like they're in the back right now. So most of the things I do in my life, I include them. I wouldn't have it any other way. And it's just a blessing

to be able to have the closeness that we have. So every Sunday, I'm like, family and I, we are glued to the TV. And if they dare to miss a Sunday, I'm in my feelings. Like, where are you? Because what is your life? Like, you should be over here with me. Senator Raphael Warnock was at your premier party. Did you see? We got a proclamation. When I was looking through the photos, I was like, Yes, yes, he was there. A fager tried to get him to do a tagline. He was looking like, ugh.

I think that's a first to have a sitting U.S. Senator hanging out with the housewives. And he was like, Senator and then Reverend also deacon. I'm like, okay, we got him from the politics to the pulpit. We got him right here at the premiere. If he's watching, everybody else better be too. There you go. You better watch.

I mean, and replay and repeat. Do it all over again. Watch it a couple of times. We need you to keep streaming and watch it. Shamia, congratulations. Sweet 16. Thank you so much. Sweet 16.

Thank you. Thank you. Thanks everyone for listening. I'm coming back. I'm coming back to hang out with you, Betches, more. Coming back anytime. And until next time, be cool. Don't be all like uncool.

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