In the latest explosive episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Lisa Barlow has taken no prisoners. With tensions at an all-time high, the outspoken housewife accused her co-stars of being “inauthentic” and “fake,” particularly targeting Bronwyn Newport, her once-close friend. Lisa’s brutal honesty about the disingenuous behavior among her castmates has left fans wondering—who will be the next victim of her wrath?
Lisa has never been one to hold back, and this season, she’s been especially vocal about her feelings of betrayal and frustration. After a season filled with back-and-forth drama, accusations, and strained friendships, Lisa made it clear that she’s done with the “lip service” and fake apologies that have plagued her group. In a fiery moment during the RHOSLC After Show, Lisa shared her thoughts on the situation: “I’m sick of people that pretend to be your friends and talk bad behind your back.”
For Lisa, authenticity is non-negotiable. She’s been through too many hurtful situations where words were used recklessly, and for her, the damage is irreversible. She stated, “How do you clear the air with people that aren’t authentic? I’ve been told I’m sorry so many times, but when you do the same things … I’m sick of lip service.”
Bronwyn, who came onto RHOSLC as one of Lisa’s closest friends, found herself in the crosshairs by the end of the season. Their once-promising friendship took a hit during the season finale dinner, where Bronwyn expressed doubt about ever having a deep friendship with her co-stars. “I’ll never have friendships that go beyond the surface with many of them,” she admitted, pointing out the difficulty in being “honest and receptive” in such a toxic environment.
As the two women clashed, Bronwyn admitted that she “adores” Mary Cosby but found herself at odds with Lisa. Their inability to communicate openly and honestly left Bronwyn questioning whether they could ever reconcile. “I don’t know where she and I go from here,” Bronwyn said, leaving the door cracked just enough to suggest that their bond might not be entirely beyond repair—yet.
Lisa’s harsh critique of Bronwyn isn’t an isolated incident. Throughout the season, she’s made it clear that she has no patience for anyone she deems to be fake or disingenuous. From her public spats with Whitney Rose to the fallout with Bronwyn, Lisa has shown that she’s not afraid to call out anyone who she feels is playing games.
With her harsh words now out in the open, it begs the question: Who’s next in Lisa’s line of fire? Will Heather Gay, who’s always trying to play the peacemaker, be the next to feel Lisa’s wrath? Or will Meredith Marks, who has been vocal about the need for maturity in the group, find herself caught in the crossfire as Lisa becomes more and more disillusioned with the group’s lack of authenticity?
Lisa’s outbursts have had a ripple effect on the entire cast. Her blunt approach to dealing with conflict has forced the other women to confront their own behavior and question whether their friendships are built on genuine bonds or simply on the drama of the show. As Meredith Marks has pointed out, if the group can “grow up” and move past the petty squabbles and tit-for-tat mentality, there’s hope for a more mature dynamic. But with Lisa so determined to distance herself from those she deems “inauthentic,” it’s unclear whether true reconciliation is possible.
Even newcomer Britani Bateman, who has been caught in the middle of the group’s fury over the Puerto Vallarta incident, admitted that there’s unfinished business between her and several of the women. She mentioned Bronwyn, Meredith, and Angie Katsanevas as people with whom she needs to “have words,” indicating that the drama is far from over.
As Lisa continues to call out her co-stars, fans are left wondering if her blunt honesty will lead to genuine change within the group or if it will only push the women further apart. With the cast already dealing with a precarious balance of alliances and rivalries, Lisa’s bold stance on authenticity is sure to stir even more drama in the upcoming seasons.
In the end, it seems that Lisa Barlow is willing to burn bridges to protect her own sense of truth. But with so many unresolved issues within the group, the question remains: who will be the next target in her ongoing battle against inauthenticity? One thing is for sure—RHOSLC has never been more unpredictable.