JEFF LEWIS HAS ISSUES
Episode: Cynthia Bailey & Reza Farahan: Lost Luggage & Checking In
Date: March 20, 2026
Host: Jeff Lewis | Guests: Cynthia Bailey, Reza Farahan

Episode Overview

In this lively, unfiltered episode, Jeff Lewis welcomes back Cynthia Bailey and Reza Farahan to catch up on life, work, mishaps, and memorable moments. The conversation ranges from Cynthia’s ongoing adventures and “big birthdays,” to Reza’s recent online hate, to tales of lost luggage, relationship check-ins, book launches, and, of course, some signature Jeff-isms. The energy is upbeat and irreverent, with plenty of banter and behind-the-scenes peeks into reality TV and celebrity life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Merch Madness and Catch-Up

[01:22 – 03:24]

• Jeff welcomes Cynthia and Reza and spotlights "the pantry list" trail mix.
• Cynthia receives a “Persian delights” gift box; lighthearted ribbing about who gets the best gifts.

2. Cynthia’s Life Updates: Birthdays, Weight Loss & Working in LA

[02:22 – 03:35]

• Cynthia has lost weight, clarifying she hasn’t been in LA much this year.
• Turning 59: "All the birthdays after 55 start to feel big. You just, you know..." – Cynthia [03:10]
• Jeff needles her about calling 59 a milestone, playing up the humor.

3. Reza’s Hater DMs & Skinny Jokes

[03:19 – 04:44]

• Reza shares a shocking hate text: "Fuck you, ugly fat fuck. I hope you die." [03:33]
• The group jokes about stress-eating during TV seasons and the disconnect between haters and their real appearances.
• Annie lightens the mood: "Reza is skinny... Why won’t he eat?" [04:35]

4. Cynthia’s Acting Gig: The Taye Diggs Movie

[04:49 – 05:53, 06:05 – 07:37]

• Cynthia starred in a Taye Diggs movie (Paradise With You)—but didn’t share scenes with him.
• Jokes about whether she played a prostitute: "No, she’s a nice businesswoman." – Cynthia [05:28]
• Shot in Nevis for a week. She gets close to Diggs—just not that close.
• Spoiler(!): "Does he find romance in the end?" "He does. Oh shit. Oop. I’m not supposed to give it away." [06:07]

5. Charity Work and Star Sightings

[06:41 – 07:36]

• Cynthia is in LA for the Women’s Cancer Research Fund event.
• She’s on the committee, did not get paid, and saw notable housewives and celebs: "JLO was there. She presented the award to Kerry Washington." [07:31]

6. The Ultimate Girls Trip & Lost Luggage Saga

[09:35 – 12:02]

• Cynthia, Phaedra, and Sheree lose all their luggage en route to the Berkshires due to a Delta flight switch.
• "We had the same clothes, I was washing out my underwear over the sink the whole two, three days." – Cynthia [10:24]
• The lost-luggage misadventure persists, with Delta offering a measly 15,000 miles.

7. Paid Gigs, More TV, and Travel

[12:09 – 14:17]

• Cynthia announces upcoming Housewives: “Atlanta, Atlanta, Atlanta!” [09:30]
• Jeff recounts his lost luggage at the Kentucky Derby, ending up with women’s underwear from CVS.
• Side banter about hotel Keurig mishaps: "She was washing her underwear in it... I think the hotel’s now suing her." [12:59]

8. Future Trips: Bali, Hawaii, or... Palm Springs?

[14:31 – 17:22]

• Cynthia’s planning a 60th birthday retreat. Jeff and others question Bali's accessibility.
• The group leans toward the simplicity of Hawaii or Palm Springs.
• "Let’s just go to dinner and call it a day!" – Jeff [18:14]

9. Book Launch: “Memoirs of a Geisha” (Reza’s Memoir)

[18:41 – 19:47] | [41:18 – 44:18]

• Reza’s book signing: April 7th at Barnes & Noble at The Grove.
• “I will put my card down and you can drink the night unlimited.” – Reza [19:00]
• Discussion about whether fans need to buy the book to attend; answer: Yes.

10. Family Movements: Cynthia’s Daughter Returns

[20:13 – 21:47]

• Cynthia’s daughter Noelle unexpectedly moved back to Atlanta.
• "I have a lot more peace… I have a tracker on her. I don’t have to look at this stupid tracker anymore." – Cynthia [21:07]
• Jeff jokes about mom’s right to track her 26-year-old.

11. Reza’s Car Trouble & Stem Cell Therapy

[22:26 – 25:13]

• Reza’s husband totals a car hitting a LA pothole.
• Reza discusses stem cell therapy in Colombia for his husband’s neck issues and considers going himself for lingering injuries: "I'm gonna take Cynthia with me." [25:13]

12. Self-Care and Health Checkups

[26:06 – 28:20]

• Reza and Cynthia talk about exclusive wellness scans at Prenuvo, lamenting Reza can’t get in.
• Conversation about what to watch on TV during a scan and whether staff judges patients’ choices.

13. Relationship Check-Ins: Divisive Habits

[28:46 – 31:19]

• Jeff rails against Reza and Adam’s nightly relationship check-ins ("Boner killer for real" – Jeff [28:53]).
• Reza demonstrates the check-in, asking, “Is there something I can do for you tomorrow to make your day better?” [29:08]
• Call-in: Norma, married 51 years, calls it a great idea and tells Jeff, "Just shut up." [32:16]

14. Fans, Croissants, and Workplace Mishaps

[37:47 – 40:46]

• Reading of snarky IG comments about Cynthia’s croissant demands and the drama of the injured croissant lady.
• Banter about fated croissants, café mishaps, and whether the bakery is “cursed.”

15. Closing Highlights: Book, Skincare & Cash

[41:18 – 47:19]

• Book event confirmed—buying the book gets you in.
• Reza touts Gloissima skincare, touts SPF and upward application.
• Cynthia admits to carrying cash “just in case”—and wonders if her $2 bills are rare.

16. How to Buy Merch & Get Discounts

[47:15 – 47:19]

• Reza’s trail mix: thepantrylistofficial.com, use code for 10% chump discount.
• Book signing reminder, logistics, and more book banter.

17. Upcoming Appearances and Farewell

[48:06 – 48:49]

• “Paradise With You” (Cynthia’s movie) coming this year on Lifetime (date TBA).
• Cynthia returns next week with Crystal Minkoff.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Well, have you seen the Valley Persian Style? Maybe he saw a bad season. I came back very, very fat.” – Reza [03:50]
• “Is the luggage going to be on our flight? We cannot not have the luggage. She looked me in the eyes... Well, that was a lie!” – Cynthia [11:18]
• “Middle Easterners carry some heat. Spicy. It’s a known thing.” – Reza [25:49]
• “Does anyone ever put stem cells in their penis?” – Jeff [25:18] (in classic, irreverent style)
• “You check in with him every night like that?” – Jeff [29:42]
  “Like, for 30 sec, for like one minute you do a check in.” – Reza [29:46]
• Caller Norma: “If my husband of 51 years and I did this together, I think it’s a great idea. And Jeff, just shut up.” [32:16]
• “All my cars are white. That’s a girl car.” – Jeff [23:52]
• “Please don’t do a check in that night. Friend’s event.” – Reza [44:55]

Important Timestamps

• 01:22 – Episode core theme/introductions
• 03:33 – Reza’s shocking hate text
• 05:23 – Jeff’s wild assumption about Cynthia’s movie role
• 07:31 – Star sightings: Kerry Washington, JLO
• 10:24 – Cynthia recounts lost luggage episode
• 13:05 – Hotel Keurig/underwear mishap
• 14:31 – 18:14 – 60th birthday trip debate: Bali vs. Hawaii vs. Palm Springs
• 19:00 – Reza’s book signing party details
• 21:07 – Cynthia on tracking her daughter
• 25:13 – Reza on his husband’s totaled car and Colombian stem cell therapy
• 28:46 – Relationship check-ins demonstration
• 32:16 – Caller Norma weighs in
• 37:47 – Reading mean Instagram comments
• 41:18 – Book signing logistics
• 47:15 – Trail mix discount/merch plug
• 48:06 – Cynthia’s new movie air date unknown
• 48:38 – Cynthia returning next week

Summary Tone & Takeaway

The episode is playful, teasing, and full of warmth beneath the sarcasm. The hosts share details of their public and private struggles, candidly discuss success and setbacks, and poke fun at the day-to-day absurdities of celebrity life. For fans of Jeff Lewis and company, it hits the sweet spot: drama, deep friendship, a dash of real talk, and laugh-out-loud moments.