Tuesday, September 5, 2023

RHOSLC Newbie Monica Garcia Was a Federal Government Witness Against Jen Shah

Monica Garcia, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, RHOSLC
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Real Housewives of Salt Lake City returned for its fourth season this week, and what a premiere we were treated to. Not only did it include a ridiculous spat over dirty bathtubs, but a major bombshell. New RHOSLC castmate Monica Garcia has been keeping a secret about her history with Jen Shah. Here are all the details we learned from the RHOSLC Season 4 premiere.

Monica helped put Jen behind bars

“Honestly, if she were in the witness protection program, or a police lineup, I would not be able to pick her out,” Lisa Barlow joked about the latest cast member. Strangely enough, she might not be too far off the mark. I’m shaking. I’m physically shaking.

“So, Jen had fired her assistant and I stepped in to help her. One night Jen asked me, ‘Do you wanna be rich? Do you wanna make $600,000 a year? All you have to do is put this, this, and this in your name,'” claimed Monica.

“I remember being so weirded out, like, ‘Wait, what?’ It was very bizarre, and I have a friend in the Secret Service, and I called him. And he said, ‘Get the f*ck away from Jen Shah, she’s going to prison.’ And she was arrested two months later. And that is how I became a witness with the federal government in her trial.” Did anyone else get MAJOR goosebumps during this scene?

First off, major props to Monica and the RHOSLC cast for not having this info leak. It’s clear we’re not in Beverly Hills here. Andy Cohen can trust each and every one of these Real Housewives to keep storylines under wraps! Secondly, what a boss bitch move! Not many witnesses against someone like Jen Shah would then move into her spot on the reality show that made her famous. All while bragging about it! Monica is already shaping up to be an iconic addition to the series.

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City continues Tuesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.

TELL US – WERE YOU SHOCKED BY MONICA’S CONFESSIONAL?

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Erika Jayne Reveals Recent Phone Call With Tom Girardi

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Erika Jayne attends the Legends Ball during 2022 BravoCon at Manhattan Center on October 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

When Erika Jayne joined Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she kept an aloof demeanor. She gushed about diamonds and all the wealth that her marriage to Tom Girardi got her. Indeed, her ex-husband was a top tier lawyer who made millions in the profession. Arguably, and what is being presented in a court of law, some percentage of the Girardi wealth was ill-gotten gains.

And now that the lid was blown on the entire illusion of her marriage, Erika is speaking more freely on the dynamics of it. Certainly, she alludes to Tom being a hard character. And after the legal woes that her ex-husband’s dealings embroiled her in, it’s interesting to note that the RHOBH star still contacts Tom and has a civil enough relationship to speak on the phone.

Erika shared what she said to Tom

Erika appeared on a recent episode of Tamra Judge and Teddi Mellencamp’s podcast Two T’s In a Pod, to share updates on her life, including RHOBH, sex, and co-star drama. And the blond beauty revealed a recent phone call she had with her ex-husband.

“He called this morning to ask me how the show was,” Erika revealed.

It was a brief conversation. She simply replied, “‘It was good. I’ll talk to you later.'” Presumably, Erika then left the call.

It was a brief response to Tamra and Teddi’s questions in comparison with other topics Erika spoke about. Perhaps there is simply nothing more to say. Indeed, Tom’s alleged financial ruse cost Erika dearly. Though some claimed that she lacked empathy on the part of alleged defrauded clients.

Meanwhile, the next season is rumored to premiere in November, and Erika is ready to take on Denise Richards. Bring on the drama!

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT ERIKA AND TOM SPOKE? WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIM ASKING ABOUT FILMING?

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Jennifer Pedranti Wants To Address Issues With Emily Simpson at RHOC Reunion

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If Jennifer Pedranti has issues with her castmates, it’s because they take offense to her relationship with Ryan Boyajian. She’s simply in a defensive mode, taking on all criticisms of the Real Housewives of Orange County cast.

It’s as if Jennifer not taking their words to heart is offensive. All the intensity can’t simply be about wanting “what’s best” for her. So, the same issues resurface as the season progresses. Tamra Judge may be the most vocal, but Emily Simpson sure is giving her opinion as well.

And because of that, Jennifer is ready to take on the lawyer at the RHOC reunion. Clearly, the ladies have not resolved anything on this issue. And Jennifer and Ryan are still dating.

Comments about Ryan are never based on anything “that you have ever seen”

In an August 2023 interview with Access Hollywood’s “Housewives Nightcap,” Jennifer admitted that is extremely offended by what Emily said about Ryan. Sadly, the yoga studio owner has to keep fighting her boyfriend’s battles.

“I really like Emily a lot and I really admire her and I’ve heard a few things, you know, comments have been made and it bothers me because I feel like those are all based on things you hear, nothing that you have ever seen,” said Jennifer.

She suggested that Emily should know better. Jennifer added, “and she’s a smart girl, she’s a smart cookie and it’s like I don’t view her as falling for that. And so I would love to ask.”

Should Emily have reflected on her own experience?

It looks like Jennifer is doing some reunion prep. But she also pointed out that Shane Simpson was not received well in the beginning. Emily joined the show in Season 13 and portrayed her husband as distant.

“I heard that Shane got a bad wrap in the beginning, right? And I never judged when I met Emily, I didn’t think, ‘Oh, she’s got that one husband that’ — she just raves about her husband, and seems so happy and tells me about this amazing man. I know what I see and what I hear, I’m not going on the past or what was filmed, and I was surprised that I heard that she did about Ryan. I’d like to clear that up,” Jennifer explained.

Catch the Real Housewives of Orange County Wednesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.

TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF JENNIFER’S PLAN TO CONFRONT EMILY? IS EMILY RIGHT TO MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT RYAN? HOW SHOULD JENNIFER ADDRESS IT?

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Erika Jayne ‘Confused’ by Denise Richards Confrontation While Filming RHOBH

Erika Jayne
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Denise Richards is showing up for Season 13 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. And she is gunning for Erika Jayne, it seems, after the former Mrs. Girardi revealed that she had a dramatic clash with Denise at a cast dinner.

Denise returned to the hit reality TV series three years after leaving the show on less than amicable terms. With Lisa Rinna out of the RHOBH picture, it seems that Denise has a new target.

Denise called Erika a “bot monster”

Erika went on Tamra Judge and Teddi Mellencamp’s podcast, Two T’s In a Pod, August 28. While there, she dished on an event that went down at a THC-infused dinner hosted by Kyle Richards.

“I’m having a good time, and then Denise, who’s sitting across from me, starts bringing up sh*t from four or five years ago,” Erika described. “I literally was so confused, and so was the whole table. And [Cynthia Bailey] said, ‘Could you bring up a specific thing?’ And she did but [said], ‘Just go watch the show.’ ‘Honey, we’re in the show.’ ‘You know what you did, just watch the show.’”

Denise then mentioned Erika’s sloppy behavior last season towards two of Garcelle Beauvais’ sons. The drunken flirting with Oliver Saunders, and her rude demeanor towards Garcelle’s teenage son, Jax.

“I’ve already apologized for that and we’ve made up. You don’t need to come back in three and a half, four years later, and try to check me,” Erika said in her defense.

The Pretty Mess star also told Teddi and Tamra that Denise called her a “f*cking bot monster.” An accusation referring to the online harassment that Jax received after appearing on the show. Erika denied that she “sent the bots [who harassed] Garcelle’s son.”

Erika and Denise were in each other’s presence shortly thereafter at a Taco Tuesday event. The mother of one confronted Denise at that time and suggested she was not the correct target.

“I was pissed. I was like, ‘You are misdirecting this anger. You need to take it out on Brandi Glanville, Lisa Rinna…’ she was checked out, and then she checked back in with me and then I had to check back in with her,” Erika revealed.

We all know that Erika can stand up for herself. Let’s see if it’s enough, or will Denise come up with more ammo?

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT DENISE IS FEUDING WITH ERICA? WAS DENISE WRONG TO ACCUSE ERIKA OF BEING A ‘BOT MONSTER?’ HOW DO YOU THINK THE SEASON WILL PLAY OUT BETWEEN DENISE AND ERICA?

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Where Does Meredith Marks and Lisa Barlow’s Friendship Stand?

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Being in the pressure cooker that is the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City did a serious number on Meredith Marks and Lisa Barlow’s friendship. They were once thick as thieves, and then a jaw-dropping hot mic moment at the end of Season 2 changed everything. What happens next?

As hilarious and quotable as Lisa’s rant was, we know it cut Meredith to the core. We couldn’t stop hearing her complain about it. In Season 3, we watched Lisa try to repent for her major mistake, but Meredith, the ice queen, was hesitant about letting her back into her life.

In the trailer for Season 4, there was a clip of Meredith and Lisa, once again, seemingly going head to head. But, according to Meredith, that doesn’t mean she and Lisa are still enemies. In an interview with E! News, she teased what we can expect from her and her former bestie this season.

Frenemies, friends, or neither?

When chatting with the publication, Meredith teased that this season’s drama is a little less heavy than it was for the past two years. It’s amazing how much lighter things can feel when there’s no longer a felon in your midst.

“I think it’s definitely better than it was last year, so that’s a positive,” Meredith said of her dynamic with the group this season. “But, again, it’s moving parts. We’re real people with real feelings and so there are times where you see ups and downs. Trust has to be rebuilt, and it takes a moment.”

According to Meredith, Season 4 of RHOSLC will give us a firsthand look into how that trust gets rebuilt between the two. She urged us to tune in to see their “bold journey” back to friendship. And although the trailer shows another heated exchange between Meredith and Lisa, it doesn’t sound like Meredith is the one to blame.

“I can tell you that at any point where I am angry or upset this year, it is a reaction to the way I was treated by somebody or some people,” Meredith explained. “I did not instigate any problems, but there certainly were plenty of them.”

The return of Mary Cosby

Although Meredith and Lisa are at least back on speaking terms, she still has a way to go before returning to where they used to be. For now, it sounds like Mary Cosby might be Meredith’s number-one friend in the group. When chatting with the outlet, she gushed over having the First Lady of Faith Temple Pentecostal Church back in the mix.

“It’s great to have Mary back because, first of all, she’s my friend,” Meredith said of the upcoming season. “Second of all, she brings a humor that just is different. She’s unintentionally very funny, and she’s very honest and direct with her opinions, which tends to be a somewhat entertaining delivery, too.”

We’ll see how Meredith and Lisa work out their differences when Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 premieres September 5th at 9/8c on Bravo.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK MEREDITH AND LISA CAN FULLY RECOVER FROM THEIR FALLING OUT? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON MEREDITH AND MARY’S FRIENDSHIP?

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Erica Mena Accused of Biting Security, Lying to Police During Arrest

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It’s a rough week to be Erica Mena. To be clear, no one is sympathizing with the former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star, but seriously, this has been a week for her. First, she made a fool of herself by calling Spice a racial slur during an on-camera disagreement. Then, she was fired from the VH1 show for her actions. Now, she’s landed in legal trouble after a late-night scuffle in the club. She got arrested, and the details surrounding her arrest are pretty shocking.

Erica’s wild arrest went down when she and a few friends were partying at a club in Atlanta. According to TMZ, security asked them to leave, and then all hell broke loose. Their video shows a chaotic scene. There were people yanking, swinging, screaming, and doing the most. It all went down while “Nice & Slow” by Usher played in the background. The police showed up and arrested Erica and a few of her friends. Their records paint a pretty nasty picture of what went down.

Erica gone wild

Allegedly, Erica was biting and kicking the security guards and didn’t stop swinging when the real police officers arrived. What makes this story even wilder is that Erica told the officers that she was pregnant. This was seemingly in an attempt to get off the hook. Obviously, that didn’t work. She isn’t pregnant and still wound up in the slammer.

Although Erica is on a much-needed time-out right now, her lawyer is pushing back. They’re trying to paint a different picture of what happened that night. In a statement, the lawyer said, “On behalf of Erica Mena (who is not pregnant), we will immediately start investigating the events of August 25, 2023. It is clear that this was an incident between citizens, private security and off-duty police officers that was not properly handled or de-escalated.”

The lawyer then proceeded to insinuate that the police officer assaulted Erica. They claimed that the officer used excessive force and that more details still need to be reviewed.

“We know this [was not properly handled] because the officer readily admits in his report that he punched a private citizen in the face 4 or 5 times and used unnecessary force against Erica as well,” the lawyer continued. “While Erica regrets some of the circumstances of that night, it is also important to understand the context and details of the incident so we will do our due diligence and review accordingly.”

We’ll be keeping an eye out for updates on Erica’s latest mess. You can watch her final few appearances on Love & Hip: Hop Atlanta on VH1, Tuesdays at 8/7c.

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT ERICA MENA IS IN THE NEWS AGAIN? DO YOU THINK HER BAD BEHAVIOR IN THE CLUB WAS RELATED TO THE BACKLASH SHE RECEIVED FROM HER RACIST REMARK ON L&HH?

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