Drama Alert! Jacqueline and Jassi Compete for Mia’s ‘Right-Hand’ Position

On October 27, 2024, Bravo aired the fourth episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, and it was filled with drama, shifting alliances, and unexpected confrontations. The episode took the housewives to Mia Thornton’s estate in Lake Norman, North Carolina, where the cramped quarters sparked lively interactions, especially with the bunk bed arrangement.

Jacqueline vs. Jassi: A Fight for Mia’s Attention

Tensions escalated between Jacqueline and Jassi, as both vied for the role of Mia’s closest confidante. During lunch, Jacqueline expressed frustration at being labeled a mere “sidekick” to Mia. In a heated moment, she said,

“I have my own business, I’m a mom. I hold it down, okay? I’ve never been anybody’s sidekick.”

Jassi doubled down by playfully claiming she was the “better sidekick” to Mia during the plane ride. This dynamic amused Gizelle Bryant, who quipped in a confessional,

“You’re fighting to be a sidekick? The self-esteem!”

Even Karen Huger couldn’t help but marvel at the rivalry, describing Jacqueline’s attachment to Mia as “weirdly obsessed.”

A Welcome of Luxury … and Tension

The group’s arrival at Mia’s luxurious vacation house was marked by butlers, chefs, hot towels, and champagne. But beneath the glamorous welcome, tensions simmered. Earlier, Mia attempted to press Karen about her DUI incident, but Karen refused to engage. Karen also expressed displeasure about Jacqueline spreading rumors that she had drunk-dialed her, which Karen denied.

Mia assigned shared rooms and bathrooms, forcing the women into closer proximity. Stacey and Keiarna were placed in a bunk bed room, a choice that delighted Stacey, as she had always wanted to share space with a roommate. Keiarna praised Stacey’s upbeat attitude, calling it “rare.”

Confrontations and Confessions on the Lake

The ladies later enjoyed a boat ride on Lake Norman, where tensions briefly relaxed—until Stacey confronted Mia about being called “boring.” To everyone’s surprise, Mia owned up to the remark, admitting she found Stacey uninteresting. Instead of retaliating, Stacey laughed it off, easing the tension and helping the group unwind.

“If they think I’m boring, they must think I’m an alien,” Stacey joked. “I’m just from another planet full of positivity.”

The playful response diffused the situation, bringing the group closer.

While the boat ride ended on a positive note, lingering tensions remain within the group, especially between Jacqueline and Jassi. Viewers are now eagerly awaiting the next episode to see how these dynamics continue to unfold.

New episodes of The Real Housewives of Potomac air Sundays at 8 pm ET/PT on Bravo, promising more surprises, personal revelations, and shifting alliances in the episodes ahead.