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‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’s’ Gizelle Bryant Talks ‘Beyond the Gates’ Guest Spot, Reality vs. Soaps, and Returning to Spice Up Vernon Dupree’s Love Life (Exclusive)
On today’s Monday, December 1 episode of Beyond the Gates; two very familiar faces of Bravo ‘Real Housewives’ fans are in the house and at Fairmont Crest!
The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Gizelle Bryant and Dr Wendy Osefo play two country club members for the well-to-do and mix it up in scenes with none other than Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa McBride) and Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree). In the story, Vanessa’s business decisions are called into question and all the ladies have something to say about it.
Gizelle Bryant is taking on the role of Gloria Darwel and Michael Fairman TV spoke to the reality star who hopes to have a bright future in soaps. Currently, Bryant and Osefo can be seen in the 10th season of RHOP which dropped back in October.
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Speaking on on her experience of taping ‘Real Housewives’ as opposed to Beyond the Gates, Bryant noted which is more challenging! “Well, clearly ‘Potomac,’ because it’s not scripted, and so you don’t ever know what’s going to happen, you don’t know what these ladies are going to say and how they’re going to act. Beyond the Gates and Fairmont Crest was like a walk in the park, in comparison to dealing with these ladies in ‘Potomac.'”
Bryant shared scenes with soap opera veteran Karla Mosley and Lauren Buglioli and she has nothing but high praise for her co-stars. “I had never met those ladies, and they were fantastic, by the way,” expressed Gizelle. “They really knew that these ‘reality people, don’t really know what they’re doing, and we’re going to help them. We’re going to hold their hand and walk them through this.’ It’s such a fast-paced today. It was like ‘Wow!’ They shoot 20-30 scenes in a day.”
Both Gizelle and Wendy had each other as companions for the trip to Atlanta to tape scenes on Beyond the Gates. “We had a great day together, because we flew in on the tape day. We knocked out our scene, and then we flew home together, recalled Gizelle. “So, yes, we had fun, but both of us were like, ‘We think we’re doing a lot over here on the reality side to pull together a season,’ but if you spend a day on a soap opera, you see that they are really working non-stop.”
On Beyond the Gates, Bryant’s character, Gloria Darvell is craving to go back to Fairmont Crest to start some drama and some foolishness. As Gizelle explained, “So in our scenes, we go into the country club. They’re trying to get us to call this 1-800 number, which is her new business which we call, and it ends up being a sex situation, and we’re like, ‘absolutely not. We are high society. We do not engage in sex workers.'” I do need to have Gloria come back, to go shopping with the other ladies, get drunk, we need to do all kinds of things. Being a villainess on a soap opera, that’s a dream, that’s goals!”
This season on The Real Housewives of the Potomac, Gizelle’s courtroom drama has been front and center stage involving contesting her late father’s will, with whom the reality star believes was tampered with by his wife. She states that the fraudulent will leaves her and her children with nothing, and has been intent on getting what she believes her father intended for them to have. But, how did she feel when the reality series producers and cameras were going to follow her to court?
“When they told me that they were coming with me, I said ‘no,’ so there was a little pushback from them,” recalled Bryant. “Finally I said, ‘fine.’ It is obviously a sensitive subject, and it doesn’t just involve me. I have siblings. It involves them as well, and they did not sign up to be on reality television, or have their business on reality television. I was being cautious from that perspective, but it’s a huge story in my life, so it was only fair to show it.”
“Beyond the Gates is scripted, so that’s a sweet spot,” said Gizelle. “I can be on TV and not talk about my life! On reality TV, you kind of go in blind. You don’t really know how it’s going to be edited. You know what happened in that moment, but you don’t know how it’s going to be put together. But, that’s what you sign up for. The trick is to make sure that you don’t do anything that you regret.”
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Is Gizelle now a fan of the Dupree and the Richardson family drama? “Well, I’m going to watch now. My mother is a huge fan of Beyond the Gates. She’s been watching since the first episode. She was so excited when I got this role, because she thinks that now I’ve made it! In her mind, now I’m a success. I’ve been on television for over a decade, but that didn’t matter. (Laughs)”
Beyond the Gates has been nailing it in the hair, make-up and wardrobe departments since premiering on-screen. The way they represent Black excellence and more is not lost on Bryant. “They have an A+ glam team at Beyond the Gates, and the lighting is right. You know, a lot of times, people don’t know how to light for Black performers,” shared Gizelle. “But on this show, the lighting is beautiful, glam is beautiful, wardrobe, everything was amazing. And to see great representations of Black families is fantastic, 100%. Shows like ‘Real Housewives of Potomac,’ Married to Medicine, those shows are the only ones that are showing Black women in a positive way, right? So, we’ve got to have some other shows, too. So, I’m super happy that the network, during the day, on daytime television, is showing affluent Black families. It’s fantastic.”
Recently, Bryant, who is currently single, also appeared on the summer reality-dating series, Bravo’s Love Hotel where single people are looking for their partners. She shared how that experience was for her as well. “It was odd, absolutely, but I was with my girlfriend Ashley Darby, and she is my ride or die, so it was fun doing it with her,” admitted Gizelle. “I just felt like there were no guys that were really there for me, but it was a great science experiment.”
Before she leaves her guest stint behind, Gizelle has an idea for the writers of Beyond the Gates, “I think coming back, my character, Gloria, should be Vernon Dupree’s (Clifton Davis) mistress! What?! That would be epic! I’m thinking that would be great TV, just sayin’.”
Take a look at Gizelle and Dr. Wendy Osefo in a scene and moment from their guest spots on Monday’s, December 1 episode of Beyond the Gates below.
Then let us know, would you like to see Bryant’s Gloria return to spice up the love life of Vernon Dupree? Do you watch ‘Real Housewives of the Potomac?” Do you like having guest appearances and crossovers from other TV series on Beyond the Gates? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
No! There will be no affair for Vernon! I was happy to see Gizelle, however, she was a tad over the top with the hair swinging, LOL! Other than that, let her be a villain match for Leslie….she can get with Ted and make Nicole jealous, heck, she looks like his type!
Congratulations are in order for Jen Jacob (Ashley Morgan, Beyond the Gates) and her husband, musician Jesse Ruben. The two will be welcoming their first baby girl to their growing family in March of 2027 after Jacob that she is pregnant!
Jen took to her Instagram account and shared sonogram images of the couple’s little bundle of joy growing inside of her. She captioned the montage of images, “Mom & Dad have entered the chat. Baby girl coming March 2027 🩷” The post is set to the music of Thurston Harris’ “Little Bitty Pretty One.”
This marks the first child for the duo who have been married for the last 8 years and recently celebrated their wedding anniversary just last week on October 7.
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Ruben wrote on the occasion, “Eight years ago today, I got to marry my favorite person. Jen Jaccob, hank you for saying yes, and being the best, most patient and kind and loving partner. How lucky am I, to get to do life with you. I love doing life with you.”
BEYOND THE GATES CAST OVERJOYED
Upon the news, several of Jen’s Beyond the Gates costars were on the ready and jumped in the post comment thread including: Daytime Emmy nominee Arielle Prepetit (Naomi).“I’m gonna be an auntieeeee!! Yasss!♥️” That was followed by RhonniRoseMantilla (Chelsea), who aded, “YAYYYYY BTG BABY BTG BABYYYY💕💕💕”
Daytime Emmy nominee, Karla Mosley (Dani) wrote, “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love love LOVE – there aren’t enough hearts in the world.” Meanwhile, Daphnee Duplaix (Nicole) added, “Can’t wait for our newest family member!!!!” Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa) expressed: “EEEEEE!!! Aunt Lauren loves you baby girllll”
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WILL THE CBS SOAP OPERA FOLLOW SUIT AND MAKE ASHLEY PREGNANT?
Meanwhile on CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates, Ashley still remains unlucky in love. Her ex-boyfriend, Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) died, she had initially split with suitor Grayson Perez (Jordi Vilasuso) after the The Impaler blood plasma reveal, but now seems back together with him. Previously, Ashley had a flirtation with Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman), which could still come back around in the future.
No word yet if Ashley will become pregnant on-screen during the time of Jen’s pregnancy or if she will be hiding behind the nurses station desk to cover her baby bump at Garland Memorial Hospital.
Share your congrats to Jen and Ben on the announcement of their baby on the way via the comment section, and let us know if you think Beyond the Gates should or will, write Jen’s pregnancy into the story for Ashley?
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Next week on all-new episodes of the soap that has everyone talking, CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates, Hayley (Marquita Goings) and Heather (Ashley Jones) are thrown into each other’s orbit, especially when conniving Heather seems to hatch a plan.
In the video teaser for what goes down in the DMV October 12-16, while at Uptown, Heather seems to order a drink for her new friend, who turns out to be Hayley. Suspicious, Hayley says to Heather, “How do you know my name?” But anybody with a bone to pick with Heather’s brother Joey (Jon Lindstrom) can be of use to her! Has Hayley met her match?
Meanwhile, Heather is seeing purring over Carlton (Robert Christopher Riley) and using a letter opener to open his shirt!
Then, after Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) took matters into his own hands last week and rescued the kidnapped Hayley, he believes he struck a deal with her to keep her mouth shut about the secret of Martin’s (Brandon Claybon) past and what happened in the racist attack that the Dupree family, Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Joey have tried to contain for the last few years. However, now Vernon calls Joey about a problem and Joey guesses the problem’s name is Hayley Lawson!
At Garland Memorial Hospital, Ashley (Jen Jacob) congratulates Shanice (Ernestine Johnson) on her engagement to Ted (Keith D. Robinson). However, Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix) happens upon the scene and has a very different reaction to the news. In addition, Kat (Colby Nixon) gets pretty snotty with Eva (Ambyr Michelle)!
Now below, check out the official Beyond the Gates spoilers for the week.
Monday, October 12
Nicole comes clean to Dani. Vernon and Anita defend their family. Naomi and Smitty prepare for the worst. Bill revels in victory, but Hayley takes another jab. Izaiah extends an invite to Elon, while Jacob wants new Impaler intel
Tuesday, October 13
Martin waits for big news, while Smitty waits in shame. Nicole does an about face with Ted. Naomi shuts Jacob down. Samantha challenges Tyrell. Ashley steps in when Shanice is overwhelmed. Carlton’s dalliance with Heather takes a sharp turn.
Wednesday, October 14
Vernon’s on high alert while Bill’s left out of the loop. Dani puts her foot down with Chelsea. Nicole tries to steady Samantha amidst slander. Naomi feels the heat when Jacob comes under fire.
Thursday, October 15
Anita and Nicole fight for optimism. Martin’s declaration gets derailed. Bill wants more from Dani and finds common ground with Ted. Naomi has a plan for proof. Joey’s admission shocks Vanessa. Hayley meets her match.
Friday, October 16
Andre loses his cool in front of Dani. Naomi takes Bill by surprise. Leslie hears some hard news. Eva snaps and Kat claps back. Hayley attempts to make good with Randy. Heather moves in on Joey.
Check out the action in and around Fairmont Crest next week on Beyond the Gates below.
Now let us know, are you enjoying the deliciously wicked personalities of Hayley and Heather? What do you hope happens next? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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‘Beyond the Gates’ Fall Preview: Michele Val Jean Reveals Twists and Turns in Fairmont Crest, Teases New Faces
Beyond the Gates continues to be the buzzy and noteworthy soap opera as it heads deeper into the fall. With 15 Daytime Emmy nominations (a record for a first-time nominated show), the action on-screen has been just as exciting as of late.
Now, series creator, head writer, and executive producer, Michele Van Jean teases what viewers of the CBS soap opera can look forward to in the months ahead and into 2027 with TV Insider. Val Jean clarified that the show is already written into April of next year with new faces joining the cast down the line.
Michele shared, “As we go down the journey with The Articulettes, that path is going to lead back to (their manager) Dante Green. So, we’re going to be seeing him eventually. It’s not imminent because we write really far in advance, but you’ll be meeting Dante Green. And then we have a female robbery/homicide cop that’s going to come onto the canvas eventually.”
DANGEROUS, DUPLICITOUS AND DEADLY
While that’s a bit down the line, here’s a few tidbits for a few of the core characters happening soon; starting with the matriarch and the patriarch of the Dupree family, Anita (Tamara Tunie) and Vernon (Clifton Davis). ”
“They’re going to steer their family and community through some troubling times,” explains Michele. Adding, “Anita will get to make exciting moves in her music career as we started to see with The Articulettes, but she’s going to meet with some unexpected obstacles along the way that will test how much she really wants this. Vernon will not be afraid to take serious measures to protect his family and bring down anyone who threatens them.”
Speaking of “serious measures to bring down anyone who threatens the Dupree family,” let’s find out what’s in the future for Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings): “This fall, she will be brilliant, beautiful, and cold as ever. She’s definitely not done scheming, and she’s not done with Bill, I’ll tell you that,” assets Val Jean. “She’s good at making bad situations work in her best interest, and we’ll get to see her do plenty of it.”
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As for Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) and Andre Richardson’s (Sean Freeman) marriage, trouble ahead! Michele explains “She’s (Dani) going to find her marriage and herself in danger and be forced to make some severe decisions. And Andre’s secrets will catch up to him in the worst way possible as Heather closes in to make good on her threats.”
Meanwhile, Dani’s sister Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix) makes inroads with her relationship with Dr. Kial Rollins (Greg Vaughan). However, Val Jean warns by year’s end,”Her (Nicole) world will flip completely upside down in a way no one sees coming, including her.”
Finally, the warring brother sister duo of Joey (Jon Lindstrom) and Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones) will get even more intense and fraught. According to Michele, “Joey will wrestle with the reality that his sister is not who she used to be. And as Heather sinks her teeth further into the community, she’ll go to new despicable lengths for chaos and control, but she may not get the last laugh. You’ll have to watch it.”
So, what are you looking forward to the most this fall on Beyond the Gates? What is your favorite storyline right now? When the soap opera casts the character of Dante Green down the line, and a new female cop, who do you think would be a great fit for the roles? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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