Selling Sunset season 8 gives insight into the personal and professional lives of real estate agents working at the LA-based firm The Oppenheim Group. Cast members who have returned for season 8 include Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Amanza Smith, Chelsea Lazkani, Bre Tiesi, and Nicole Young alongside a new addition Alanna Gold.
Episode 5 showcased the bond between the co-workers and how they are willing to move past the drama caused in the previous seasons. Alanna Gold planned a trip for the girls and invited everyone.
A sudden change of events linked to Chelsea's relationship led to Chrishell and Bre backing out at the last minute. Nicole brought up her suspicion linked to Emma's love life but Mary and Amanza told her not to discuss anything in front of everyone.
Selling Sunset season 8 episode 5 titled Once Alanna Time in the West was released exclusively on Netflix on September 6, 2024. The episode synopsis reads as the following:
"Bre reveals explosive news to Chelsea that affects the group trip to Alanna's Western-themed desert oasis. Nicole brings up a touchy topic at dinner."
What happened in Selling Sunset season 8 episode 5?
On Selling Sunset season 8 episode 5, Alanna invited Bre Tiesi and Chrishell Stause to the trip she planned for a "reset." Alanna briefly mentioned she was aware that the previous trips didn't go so well and could understand why some of the girls were hesitant to join.
Bre and Chrishell hinted that there was no evident beef among them and that they had already moved past their differences. Later in the episode, Selling Sunset stars Bre and Chelsea meet over dinner to discuss an important issue. Bre informed Chelsea about her husband's infidelity and empathized with her.
Lazkani was shocked and asked Bre if her source was reliable. Bre said she trusted the friend who told her about Chelsea's husband Jeff "kissing someone in the lobby." Lazkani started to tear up and told Bre she knew there was a "disconnect" and how her husband's behavior had changed over time.
During her confessional interview, the Selling Sunset cast member reflected on the past two years of marriage. She shared that her husband wasn't "vocally" supportive of her career choice which was one of the major issues in their relationship.
Lazkani opened up about her feelings stating she never expected something like this to happen to her. She told the cameras:
"The one thing that has really broken my marriage more than anything is my choice of career that my partner doesn't support very vocally. And that was the biggest pain point in my marriage over the last two years. It was just too much for him."
Meanwhile, Amanza, Mary, Nicole, and Alanna were exploring Pioneertown and were also expecting Chrishell, Bre, and Chelsea to join them as well. At first, Alanna thought it was rude for them to not inform her they wouldn't be attending the mini trip.
Then, Chrishell called Alanna and told her she was staying back for Chelsea who needed her in this tough time. Stause didn't reveal many details but said Chelsea wanted her support at the moment.
Nicole brought up Emma's relationship at the dinner table hinting at the cheating scandal but Mary and Amanza told her it wasn't her place to say what had happened.
Stream Selling Sunset season 8 exclusively on Netflix.