Real Housewives of Salt Lake City episode 5 recap - Bronwyn's family drama and Lisa's parenting feud explored

Episode 5 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which aired on October 16, depicted the cast members' individual struggles, mostly with family and parenting. The episode was mostly about Bronwyn Newport's emotional journey with her daughter, Gwen, as she dealt with her feelings about her paternal family.

At the same time, Lisa Barlow found herself defending her parenting choices in a conflict with Angie Katsanevas. This episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City also touched upon Whitney Rose’s ongoing family matters, featuring a heartwarming moment when her daughter Bobbie asked for a second ear piercing.

Wanting to preserve Bobbie’s childhood for as long as possible, Whitney suggested Bobbie set a goal to earn the piercing, reflecting her hands-on parenting approach. Additionally, the episode marked the first on-camera appearance of Britani’s ex-boyfriend, Jared Osmond, as tensions rose over how they handled their breakup.

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Bronwyn's ongoing family drama in The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

Bronwyn Newport's story took a dramatic turn in episode 5 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City when she talked about how hard it was for her that her daughter Gwen didn't get along with her paternal grandparents.

In a candid conversation with Lisa Barlow at a foot spa, Bronwyn revealed that she had raised Gwen on her own after her father passed away when she was two years old. Bronwyn explained that Gwen’s grandparents had never made an effort to contact their granddaughter.

"I’m having a hard time reconciling this wonderful family that you know with the family that has not made time in 18 years to get to know my child," Bronwyn expressed to Lisa, after discovering that Lisa knew Gwen’s paternal grandparents.

The situation escalated when Lisa conveyed a message from Gwen’s grandmother, simply stating, "It’s time." This left Bronwyn grappling with even more uncertainty, as Gwen admitted she wasn’t sure how she felt about meeting her father’s family.

The conflicting feelings that Gwen was experiencing were conveyed to her mother. She mentioned that she did not want to feel pressured, but she also did not want to miss the opportunity to connect with them.

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Lisa and Angie’s parenting feud in The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City explored

This episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City also focused on a growing feud between Lisa Barlow and Angie Katsanevas, stemming from differences in parenting approaches. The conflict began during a group dinner in Milwaukee when Lisa accused Angie of using her daughter Elektra to avoid difficult conversations. Angie, a dedicated parent, defended her choices, stating to Mary Cosby:

"I'm there for my daughter because my mom wasn't there for me."

The tension escalated when Angie remarked that she did not allow her daughter to stay up gaming until late hours, which was perceived as a subtle critique of Lisa’s more lenient parenting style with her 12-year-old son, Henry. During a conversation with Heather Gay, Lisa shared her frustration, perceiving that Angie had questioned her parenting abilities.

As the disagreement simmered, both women remained firm in their parenting decisions, showcasing the stark contrast in their approaches to motherhood. Whether the conflict between Lisa and Angie would ease or further contribute to the ongoing drama within the group remains to be seen.

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Fans can watch the new episodes of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which air every Wednesday at 9/8c on Bravo and are available to stream the next day on Peacock.