Meredith recaps The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7, Episode 16 (“Rumble in the Jungle”), praising the unexpectedly enjoyable season and Tamra’s alliance shift with Gretchen. After last week’s fallout over Brianna’s elopement and Brooks, the Costa Rica cast trip begins with lingering tension from Terry calling Alexis “phony,” which Tamra repeated. The women endure a long travel day, then Vicki arrives acting unusually manic—late, loud, singing, and swinging between giddy and tearful—leading to a car argument after Tamra calls her a “hypocrite.” During zip-lining, Alexis draws attention with dramatic fear, while the group notes her need for validation. At dinner, Alexis confronts Heather about the “phony” comment, prompting a group pile-on (including Gretchen and Vicki) accusing her of materialism and pretension, escalating into tears and a heated clash with Tamra that continues into the next episode.

00:00 Welcome Back and OC Hype

01:31 Why This Season Works

02:09 Tamara Alliance Shift

03:50 Last Week Recap Setup

04:05 Brianna Wedding and Brooks Fight

06:13 Phony Comment Fallout

07:34 Costa Rica Trip Begins

07:56 Dinner With Heather and Tamara

11:19 Intervention Idea Forms

12:44 Packing and Cast Trip Rules

17:56 Gretchen and Slade Packing Fight

19:19 Travel Day to Costa Rica

21:27 Pool Apps and Fake Ring Talk

24:52 Vicki Acting Manic

25:24 Zip Line Morning Chaos

32:20 Vicki vs Tamara Hypocrite Fight

35:03 Room Talk Tension

36:11 Gossiping About Alexis

37:25 Speaking For Husbands

39:43 Dinner Seating Drama

41:14 Vicki Versus Tamara

44:21 Jim Skips Guys Night

46:36 Phony Comment Confrontation

50:13 Religion As A Weapon

54:22 Everyone Piles On

59:55 Alexis Fires Back

01:01:39 Episode Wrap Thoughts

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RHOC S7, E16: Phony In The Jungle