Mary confronts Meredith about her “rude” behavior.

In episode 11 of season 5 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Mary sets the stage for a dramatic showdown when she cuts right to the chase and asks Meredith,

“Why don’t we talk about manners and etiquette? Meredith, you walked out of my house, that was very rude.”

In the wake of the chaos that unfolded at her Audrey Hepburn-inspired brunch, Mary didn’t hold back her feelings about Meredith’s sudden departure. When Britani tried to defend Meredith, Mary quickly shut her down saying:

– I’m not talking to you. shut up

Tensions escalated in the episode as Meredith claimed she felt “bullied”, while Mary maintained her stance that the outing was “very rude” and “very offensive”.

What happened between Mary and Meredith at brunch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City?

What started as an elegant Audrey Hepburn-themed brunch quickly descended into chaos. Mary, seeking an escape from the stress of Robert Jr., had organized the elegant gathering. The event started innocently enough, with guests like Bronwyn and Meredith arriving in their interpretation of Hepburn’s signature looks.

The peaceful facade cracked when Angie brought up unresolved issues from Palm Springs regarding a podcast controversy. The situation escalated when Meredith’s comments about Shawn’s sexuality came into play, prompting Angie to mention the support she’s received from the LGBTQ+ community.

In a dramatic twist, Meredith tried to play the podcast in question, prompting Whitney to rip the phone out of her hand. As voices rose and tensions reached a fever pitch, Mary tried to restore order by suggesting that those who wouldn’t stop screaming leave.

Meredith, however, took this as a direct request to go out and abruptly left – though not before Mary could mentally thank her for taking her ‘bangs with her’.

Aftermath of brunch

During their subsequent confrontation in the following episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake CityMary tried to clarify her position. She explained that her intention was not to stop Meredith, but rather to defuse the situation, suggesting that anyone who continued to yell could leave. When asked if she found his behavior rude, Meredith responded with a firm “No,” leading to a classic House showdown.

The confrontation revealed deeper rifts within the group, with Meredith claiming she felt unwelcome and bullied, while Mary remained firm in her assessment of the situation. Even Britani’s attempt to mediate was met with characteristic Mary directness.

As the dust seems to settle on this latest drama, one thing has become clear: in the field The Real Housewives of Salt Lake Cityeven clip-on bangs and classic movie star themes can’t prevent long-simmering tensions from flaring up.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.