The Reunion: Chapter Eight

(Left to Right) Graves, Phoon, de la Cruz, (Andy Cohen), Alexander, de la Wary and Gunvalson

### Starring

Sarah de la Cruz
 Joyce Gunvalson
 Mandy Alexander
 Madison Graves
 Hulla Phoon
 Mary De La Wary

**The Reunion: Chapter Eight** is the tenth episode in Season 8 and the eightieth episode overall of *Reality Redemption*. It first aired on October 8, 2025, to an audience of 8.95 million viewers.

## Summary

Andy Cohen returns for the show’s eighth hour-long Reunion special which brings together all of the six starring girls to dissect their time in Puerto Rico. To start off the episode, the host checks in with all six girls on how they are coping over the mental affects of the island’s tropical storm. The girls visit how Angela and Olivia’s presences affected the dynamic of the group as Mary and Mandy speak negatively about the two, despite the other girls speaking favourably about the two additions. All girls wish Olivia luck to find a new man though, as they all praise her self-worth.

Sarah and Mary are forced to confront their past together and delve into why they will never be friends. Sarah explains why she dislikes Mandy; with the latter also having a chance to offer why she thinks they didn’t hit it off to a good start. Both girls agree that they need to give each other another chance and can’t let Sarah’s past with Mandy’s close friend, Mary, affect the chance of a possible friendship. Hulla offers her take on the season too, as she admits she was quiet in order to take in the group dynamics but that if she does return to the show, not pregnant, she’d voice her opinions more often.

Attention soon turns to Madison as she is asked about her sexuality, given she has now started a romantic relationship with Sarah. She reveals that she is queer and is still unsure about exactly ‘who she is’ but adds that is the beauty of ‘being a human’. She notes that she most closely identifies as both pansexual and bisexual currently. She says that her and Sarah are taking things slowly and are just “going to see where it goes”. When asked to explain about she is trip half-leader, she says that she organised the activities of the trip, whereas Joyce says that while Madison did the ‘finishing touches’, she organised everything else. Both girls agree that it’s time to put the argument to bed and move on, as they both are alike in so many ways. Joyce also speaks out about how she has built a firm friendship with both Mary and Mandy and says they were ‘coloring buddies’ during the tropical storm menace. She admits that they all had a rocky start over her friend, Angela but that not ‘all friends of friends have to be friends’ and maintains the fact that she believes Angela was a great addition to the show and gives an update on how her children are, after a shock foot diagnosis. She brings up the drama with Olivia too, saying she maintains the fact that acted in the right way by asking her to leave the trip but knew that it was right to be there for her when her engagement was broken off. Being close to Olivia, Sarah says she has no problem with either friend and so has ‘no comment’ about Joyce’s choices.

Madison and Mary’s legal battle is a hot topic too but now in past tense. Mary still convinced she has been wrongly done by, Madison reveals she is pleased with the outcome and now fully believes that ‘justice prevails’. She adds that while she will no longer pursue a restraining order, she is keen to talk to producers about Mary’s position on the show in the future as she no longer wants to be associated with her. Mary quips that she is the ‘exciting storyline’ of the show and that Madison has been on for far too long. She also brings up the allegations about Madison being a diva behind the scenes, saying she acted like she was “queen bee” and confidently says that she hopes Madison won’t be joining her in the next season.

Andy Cohen asks all the girls individually if they’ll be back in the next season. Hulla admits that she has absolutely enjoyed the show and would love too if producers accepted her back but all would depend on her baby. Joyce simply replies with “always”, while Mandy enthuses how much fun she has had and that as long as the producers want her, she’ll film another season. Madison pauses and tears form in her eyes. “I simply don’t know”, she responds, as she points to Mary. “I’ve given my all but if she is back, I’m not sure I can do another cycle”, she added. Mary smirks and adamantly suggests she’ll be back next season and Sarah says she’s unsure what the future holds and whether another season is in her future.

## Main Cast

* Mandy Alexander
* Sarah de la Cruz
* Madison Graves
* Joyce Gunvalson
* Hulla Phoon
* Mary De La Wary

## Sofas

Sofa 1: Hulla, Madison and Sarah

Sofa 2: Joyce, Mandy and Mary