The Breakfast Club – The Latest: Loren LaRosa Breaks Down Porsha Williams’ New Relationship Era
Podcast: The Breakfast Club
Host: Loren LaRosa (for this segment)
Episode Date: December 2, 2025
Episode Overview
This solo episode of "The Latest" with Loren LaRosa dives into the latest buzz around Porsha Williams, star of Real Housewives of Atlanta, and her high-profile new relationship era. Loren unpacks Porsha's public revelation of dating both a man and a woman, introduces Porsha's new girlfriend, examines social media reactions, addresses rumors about motives behind Porsha's love life, and reflects on the double standards women in the public eye face when navigating relationships.
Key Topics & Discussion Points
1. Porsha's Relationship Reveal (03:11–05:20)
- Porsha's Announcement: Loren revisits an October 4th CultureCon clip where Porsha candidly says she's dating both a man and a woman:
"The people who I'm talking to now, it's just two. I've narrowed it down to two. Okay, okay. And he is nice, and she is nice. New bone. New bones."
(03:28) - Loren interprets this as Porsha having meaningful connections, not just casual dating:
"She said, you know, these people basically challenge her. And they. They come with substance and fullness. And that doesn't sound like somebody you just are, like, casually dating here and there...This sounds like a person who is actually making you think twice about yourself, your decisions, how you show up in a relationship..."
(04:20)
2. Introduction to Porsha's New Girlfriend (05:20–06:20)
- Who is Porsha’s New Boo:
- Porsha’s girlfriend is "Sway," an Atlanta entrepreneur with a twin sister, successful in real estate and the beauty business.
- Loren praises Porsha’s high standards:
"Portia brings the table, baby. She makes sure they pull up with a cafeteria full of them. And I'm not mad at her. I am not mad at her at all." (05:50)
- Loren explains that after Porsha’s meteoric rise, it’s right for her to expect a partner who can "match her fly" (both materially and in vibe).
3. Social Media Buzz: ‘Taking It To the Streets in the Tweets’ (06:20–08:00)
- Loren reads and reacts to lively fan tweets and Instagram comments:
- Some praise, like @iheartmiko’s:
"Ladies, f the rules. Date them all until you find the one that's not embarrassing. Female or male. YOLO." (06:44)
- Others claim it's scripted for TV:
"Don't believe any of it. @Portia4Real is working on a storyline for the next season of Real Housewives of Atlanta." (07:02)
- Comments highlight Porsha’s attraction to ambitious partners:
"Portia knows where the money resides. Clock it." (07:32)
- Some praise, like @iheartmiko’s:
4. Public Perception and Critique of Porsha’s Relationships (08:00–11:20)
- Discussion of public scrutiny around Porsha’s relationship transitions, especially from men to a woman:
- Loren shuts down misconceptions about Porsha's motives, referencing her history on RHOA and exclusive reporting that refuted past rumors (e.g., that she “stole” Simon from a friend).
"...People felt like, oh, that was your friend's, you know, husband, and then you moved in. Which I did a story for TMZ some years ago about how that wasn't true, how they weren't ever really friends." (09:15)
- Criticism that Porsha’s relationships are for TV:
"You have people that feel like this is all just for a storyline. And why do girls always decide that they want to date women publicly after they've been through hell and high water with a man?" (09:30)
- Loren shuts down misconceptions about Porsha's motives, referencing her history on RHOA and exclusive reporting that refuted past rumors (e.g., that she “stole” Simon from a friend).
- Loren advocates for women—especially those who were young wives—to have grace in figuring out their preferences:
"I kind of have a grace for women who are just like, I want to date what I think I like and figure out if I like that, if I like this person, the way they treat me...Y' all don't give women the same chance to do that." (10:18)
5. Porsha’s Authenticity in Dating & Reality TV Dynamics (11:00–12:00 & 16:04–17:40)
- Loren believes Porsha would explore her dating life regardless of cameras:
"Even if Portia didn't have the cameras, I think she gives me the type that, you know, she's going to do all the things she wants to do in her life until she decides what she wants to do..." (10:38)
- She also notes the public’s tendency to criticize, no matter whom Porsha dates.
- Production Speculation: Is this relationship appearing on the next RHOA season?
“I was also told, too, from a source, that Portia does start out dating a man in the beginning of this upcoming season of Real Housewives of Atlanta. And I'm trying to figure out, does new boo, does new BAE pop up on this season? What's T? What's the given? Or did this get this official after the camera stopped rolling?” (16:16)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Porsha’s Standards:
"Portia brings the table, baby. She makes sure they pull up with a cafeteria full of them. And I'm not mad at her."
— Loren LaRosa (05:50) -
On Relationship Scrutiny:
"It's this thing of, like, once you're in a relationship and it's in the public eye, it has to work out. You don't have... And I get it. I understand that, too. I feel like, you know, with Portia being a real housewife and giving so much of her life to the public, that comes with a lot of judgment and backhanded compliments."
— Loren LaRosa (10:42) -
Defending Women's Right to Date Freely:
"I kind of have a grace for women who are just like, I want to date what I think I like and figure out if I like that, if I like this person, the way they treat me... Y' all don't give women the same chance to do that."
— Loren LaRosa (10:18)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 03:11 – Loren sets up topic and plays Porsha’s CultureCon dating revelation
- 05:20 – Introduction to Sway, Porsha’s new entrepreneur girlfriend
- 06:20 – Social media comments & fan reactions
- 08:00 – Addressing criticism and assessing Porsha's relationship timeline
- 10:18 – Loren’s nuanced take: grace for women exploring relationships
- 16:04 – Behind the scenes of RHOA, is new boo on the show?
- 17:40 – Episode wraps up
Tone & Style
Loren brings an unapologetically supportive and nuanced perspective, blending humor, streetwise commentary, and empathy:
- Defends Porsha against reductive or negative takes
- Celebrates female agency in dating
- Uses lively phrases and colloquialisms to stay relatable
Conclusion
Loren LaRosa delivers a vibrant, detailed breakdown of Porsha Williams’ new relationship, blending exclusive insights, social media reactions, and personal perspective while challenging societal double standards. Whether or not the relationship becomes part of RHOA's storyline, Loren champions Porsha's right to live—and love—on her own terms.
