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Ella vs. Laura: The Truth Behind the Tension

“Okay, Miss Ella, I just know that you and your family don’t like me. You don’t.”
That’s what Laura said. And Ella’s response? “Laura, what have we done to make you feel this way?”

Now look — Laura may be many things, but she’s not stupid. You know when people don’t vibe with you. You feel it. It’s not about words. It’s about energy. And Laura felt it.

Ella replied, “We’ve treated you nicely. We’ve shown you nothing but love.”
But here’s the thing — people online are starting to call this out. I’ve seen longtime fans say, “This is the first season I genuinely don’t like Ella.” And honestly? I get it.

Laura’s main issue is being ignored. Instead of discussing the real incident — when she stormed into the house and went off on Miranda, then got disrespectful with Ella — she’s flipping the narrative. She’s making it about the whole family dynamic, turning it into a “me vs. the Paines” storyline.

But let’s not act like Laura didn’t start this. She did.
And that’s what needs to be addressed. Not this “They never liked me” energy.

Now, let’s talk about Ella.
That clip at the beginning of the episode says a lot. Laura straight-up said, “You know when someone doesn’t vibe with you.” And Ella? She’s been saying the same thing — “I just don’t like her, I can’t stand her.” So let’s be real: they’re feeling the same way about each other.

Here’s what bugs me: when Laura said, “I know the family doesn’t like me,” Ella could’ve been honest. She could’ve said, “I don’t like you.” But instead, she deflects — “What have we done to make you feel that way?”

Come on, Ella. Be real.

And that’s why this storyline is dragging on. Yes, Laura was the worst in this episode. She refused to sit and talk, avoided accountability, demanded respect, and then stormed out like a victim. But Ella? She’s not innocent either. She’s hiding behind the whole family when she should just own up and say, “I have an issue with you.”

We saw this all begin in “House of Love.” Laura lit the match and won’t admit it. But Ella is fueling the fire by pretending she’s neutral — when she clearly isn’t.

Let’s not forget, Ella’s told Curtis, Jasmine, and Miranda:
“I don’t like her. I can’t stand her. I can’t forgive her.”
But when Laura confronts her directly, Ella suddenly plays the innocent card, acting like Laura is the one who’s out of line for bringing it up.

That’s why this storyline won’t end. This season is turning into Laura vs. the Paines — plain and simple.

So what could’ve been an honest moment of growth, of just saying, “Yeah, I’ve got an issue with you,” was wasted. Again.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below. Because at this point, the storyline is going in circles — and Ella had a perfect chance to tell the truth.

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