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Alannah is Gonnah: Thursday, June 25th, 2026

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Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Jackie's Full Reunion Breakdown

Alannah is Gonnah: Thursday, June 25th, 2026 · Jun 25, 2026 TV & Film

Jackie delivers a thorough reunion recap: Rosie defended herself masterfully against affair rumors, Liz had a catastrophically bad reunion despite being the self-styled boss of the group, and Rula showed up post-facelift to come after Joellen while her husband faces domestic violence charges for putting a tracker on her car.

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Intro, Banter & Jackie's Thumb EMG Results

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The episode opens with the usual Toast energy as Jackie reveals she spent her Love Island day off being shocked and needled during a two-hour EMG test for her mysteriously non-functional thumb, only to be told the results were inconclusive. The most likely culprit? Nerve inflammation — a diagnosis Jackie found both anticlimactic and mildly alarming, evoking Lyme disease celebrity territory and Joe Manganiello with a shaman. Claudia notes that at least surgery is off the table, framing it as the 'best possible outcome,' even if a little embarrassing. Jackie declares she is officially done with the traditional healthcare system and will pursue acupuncture instead. The conversation flows naturally into Jackie's productive day off: she also finished The Best Show on Earth (which she insists is chronically underrated) and caught up on the Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion.

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