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Clayton Echard says he can't compare his experience on The Bachelor to past seasons--because he hasn't really watched any past episodes. In an exclusive interview with E!'s...Real Housewives of Orange County is back to channeling its heyday, and I give a lot of credit to the return of Miss Heather Dubrow. The trash has been taken out so Fancy Pants can rebuild the show from the ground up, and in the nick of time. We’ve already had a few iconic arguments (Nicole James’ lawsuit bombshell ruining an over-the-top sushi party, for example) that rival the entirety of Season 16. But it does beg the question of how RHOC will keep moving in this positive direction.
There’s always talk about cast shakeups on every Real Housewives show. As for RHOC, it seems like just a matter of time for Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge to make a return (or at least, they’ll never stop trying). But there are other characters from the past that producers could add back into the mix to make things interesting. Bring back Tammy Knickerbocker or Gretchen Rossi for a blast from the past. As far as my vote, I need Alexis Bellino back in full Alexis Couture and finally without the mess that is Jim Bellino ruining her life. And according to an interview with Stylecaster, Fancy Pants agrees with me. We’re one and the same.
Heather was asked who she would like to see return to RHOC in the future. “There was a conversation about Alexis maybe coming to something. I’ve seen Alexis over the years. She’s great. I’d be happy to see her back,” she replied. Icons recognizing icons. Jesus Jugs has a trampoline-sized weight off her shoulders now that she’s split from Jim. She’s living her best life with a new man (sometimes they even make out on a yacht and it’s filmed for Below Deck). It’s time for the redemption of Alexis and her quirky mess.
Another hilarious thought about if Alexis returns is that newbie Nicole used to date Jim. Lord, what do these women see in this weasel? The rumor is that Jim even proposed to her in the past, via fans channeling their inner Detective Meghan King Edmonds on Twitter. So maybe Fancy Pants is more upset about Nicole’s lawsuit than she leads on. And bringing Alexis back full-time would make Nicole a one-hit-wonder. I have goosebumps just thinking about it.
TELL US – DO YOU AGREE THAT ALEXIS SHOULD RETURN TO THE SHOW? WHAT OLD CAST MEMBER WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE BACK ON RHOC?
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This is an early Christmas present to all Marvel fans. Beloved baddie Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) is officially back in the MCU, thanks to a shocking reveal in Disney+'s...There are certain things that we can just expect Real Housewives stars to do at this point. They will wear the “CHA” “NEL” earrings at one point, sometimes spelled backward *cough cough* Luann de Lesseps. They will pursue a side hustle on Cameo, because why wouldn’t you make money sending glorified Snapchats? And, at least it feels like, they will start a beauty line at some point. It just comes with the territory.
We’ve seen Real Housewives stars across the board fall victim to this pattern. OGs like Dina Manzo of Real Housewives of New Jersey or Vicki Gunvalson of Real Housewives of Orange County have started skincare lines. Newbies such as Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Whitney Rose have skincare lines. I cannot forget Simply Ageless by Ramona Singer, because the Real Housewives of New York had to monetize her Benjamin Button syndrome.
The newest RHOC star to join the club is none other than Gina Kirschenheiter. Yes, the business bug has bit Heather Dubrow’s new little sidekick. Gina is living her best life these days, and I’m loving the journey for her. She’ll always be on the right side of history when it comes to her feuds with the likes of Braunwyn Windham Burke or Kelly Dodd, so she’s good in my book.
Gina made the announcement on Instagram that she was launching her skincare company, named CaraGala. “After years of struggling with my own skin, I have spent the last year and a half finding effective solutions that work,” Gina captioned the post. While I think a skincare line is a little overplayed, Gina undoubtedly has amazing skin. And she’s got to find some way to climb her way from a casita to a mansion like the Dubrows’.
A few RHOC ladies decided to praise Gina for her business venture. Gretchen Rossi commented her congratulations and Noella Bergener wrote a few clapping emojis. As the Ramonacoaster says, that’s women supporting women, baby.
Upon perusing CaraGala’s site, most of the products range from $30 to $60. So Erika Jayne might be able to afford it, but it is on the higher end. I don’t want to be a hater like Kelly Fraud, so make your coin Gina. I respect it.
TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT GINA LAUNCHING A SKINCARE LINE? DO YOU THINK THERE ARE TOO MANY REAL HOUSEWIVES BEAUTY BRANDS?
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Spoiler Alert: This article contains details from the latest season two episode of And Just Like That. Dear John, please stop leaving poor Carrie letters. On Dec. 23, Sex and the...Here’s a sentence this recapper kind of thought he’d never type: Shane Simpson has passed the California bar. Yes, he graduated from law school in 2003. And it was something like his fourth attempt. And yes, he only passed retroactively after the state of California lowered the required score due to the pandemic. But so what if it was on a technicality? Shane passed the bar and is officially a lawyer. And that’s all the excuse Emily Simpson needs to throw a party. Even if it’s really to get all the Real Housewives of Orange County together for the first time since the lawsuit fiasco from the premiere.
But we have to set the scene for the soiree with many other scenes before that happens. Because these women are not prepared to simply jump back into a group setting after everything that’s gone down. So first, Dr. Jen Armstrong calls up Heather Dubrow to thank her for throwing the premiere party where everyone left screaming and unhappy. And invites her for an impromptu house visit, since apparently she lives right down the road from Chateau Dubrow. (I assume this is meant in the same way that peasants lived across the moat, down the hill and deep into the fiefdom from the king and queen’s castle in medieval times.) Dr. Jen’s on a mission to impress Heather because thinks they just have so much in common. Read: the newbie probably wants to be just like Fancy Pants, because honestly, who wouldn’t?
After giving Heather a tour of her (much smaller) home as well as a crash course on her husband’s penchant for shirtless-ness, Dr. Jen is ready to gain the veteran’s trust through some good, old-fashioned gossip. First, she can’t resist bashing Noella Bergener, claiming her fellow newbie spoke to her “condescendingly” at Heather party as all the chaos was going down. Even in their very first confessionals, these two former friends of Braunwyn Windham-Burke made it clear they kind of can’t stand each other. So expect that to boil over into a newbie-on-newbie feud as the season progresses. Then, Heather fills her in on where things stand since the party. Basically, she’s smoothed things over with everyone other than Shannon Beador. The future of that relationship is still TBD.
Across town, Nicole James has invited Noella out for lunch at Malibu Farm in Lido Marina Village. And the latter shows up in shambles. Considering the state we left her in at the end of last week’s episode, it’s a miracle she showed up at all. But Nicole’s reaction to her friend in her hour of need is just…flat out bizarre. As Noella breaks down sobbing over her husband filing for divorce, shutting off all their credit cards and fleeing to Puerto Rico, Nicole could hardly be called empathetic.
Instead, she’s visibly uncomfortable at the emotion on display. Verging on unfeeling, even. When Noella asks for a hug, she awkwardly pats her on the back and chides her not to push her off the bench. Rather than allow her friend in pain to have a real, human moment, Nicole abruptly cuts the lunch short, tells Noella she doesn’t feel comfortable and can’t be bothered with her pal’s emotional breakdown.
While Shannon cracks the whip on Stella Beador as her new assistant at Real for Real Cuisine, Emily and Gina Kirschenheiter go on a double date with Shane and Travis Mullen. Where all the group’s drama is on the menu. Emily’s apparently made up with Nicole since their blowout argument at Heather’s house. But we only see it via flashback. As the cast’s resident lawyer, Em also has some theories regarding the particulars of the Berengers’ divorce filing — i.e. Noella’s husband likely chose to file from Puerto Rico to avoid California’s laws about finances. One person Emily’s still not cool with is Shannon. Though Gina’s since decided to approach her relationship with the older ‘Wife differently, Emily’s ready to confront her at Shane’s party.
We’re finally introduced to Noella‘s mom, Nancy, this week, who offers her some of the support and understanding that she definitely didn’t get from Nicole earlier. The newbie’s mother was just as blindsided by James Bergener‘s sudden decision to pull the ripcord on his life as Noella was. But she also recognizes that her daughter might be grasping at a kind of hope that’s just not there anymore. Noella’s insistent that if she can just talk to her husband, they can work this whole mess out. (He hasn’t blocked her number, but he’s also refusing to take her calls.) However, Nancy tries to give her the gentle — and supremely difficult — reality check that the man she thought she was married to is gone.
The day of Emily‘s party arrives, and Noella rallies by FaceTiming Shannon. The latter fills her new ally in by re-reading Heather‘s mic drop of a text reply from last week word for word. And I have to say, the editing choices by production in this scene were just top-notch. Noella seems to be firmly entrenched on Team Shannon at this point. In fact, she hasn’t even spoken to Heather since the night of the sushi party. But Shannon’s determined to go into the evening with the goal of apologizing one more time. Suddenly it feels like we’re back at the beginning of Season 9, when the two just couldn’t see eye to eye on anything. But this time, Shannon actually seems to want to get her friendship with Heather back on track.
Heather and Terry Dubrow decide to carpool to the party with Nicole and her boyfriend in order to present a united front and show that Shannon‘s (inadvertent?) pot-stirring didn’t have its intended effect. On the way to Emily‘s, Nicole alludes to Noella‘s entire life falling apart since the last time Heather saw her. And then proceeds to throw her supposed good friend right under the bus by telling Heather that Noella called her a “fake b–ch” at lunch. All while couching it in the pretense that Noella was falling apart…and drinking a lot…and probably won’t remember saying it anyway. Definitely a bit of a red flag for Heather, but Fancy Pants decides to chalk the comment up to her new acquaintance going through a hard time. But I for one would keep an eye out on Nicole, if I were the other ‘Wives. Maybe Emily was right all along and she’s the real bad guy here…
The ‘Wives arrive at Emily‘s house, with half dressed in black and half in white. Introductions are made all around, and everyone’s ready to celebrate Shane‘s big achievement. Except for Shane, of course, who kind of looks like he’d rather be anywhere else. Noella and Dr. Jen offer forced hellos, with the latter asking to “talk later.” But again, it’s clear that the newbies absolutely cannot stand each other. Then, Shannon shows up and all of a sudden you can cut the tension in the backyard with a knife.
Shannon may be focused on cornering Heather into a conversation, but Emily is ready to have words with her supposed friend first. She didn’t take kindly to finding out with Gina that Shannon described them as “manipulative” and “not to be trusted” behind their backs. And while Shannon denies saying this when confronted, she’s since admitted in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that those words did, in fact, come out of her mouth. But at the party, it actually takes Emily pulling Heather into the conversation to call out Shannon’s lie.
Now that they’re face to face, Heather and Shannon can’t avoid each other any longer. Well, they try for at least another second. But then Shannon asks if they can finally talk privately and the duo retreat to a courtyard where they can’t be overheard or interrupted. Shannon lays everything out on the table, and I have to say, her apology seems really heartfelt and genuine. She tells Heather how much their friendship means to her, admits to making a huge mistake by opening her mouth in the first place, and takes accountability where she should. Which is all Heather told Terry she needed from Shannon in order for them to move forward — real accountability.
But Heather‘s not ready to let bygones be bygones quite yet. First she makes it clear that there’s essentially nothing Shannon can say to change her perception of what happened leading up to the sushi party. And she may not be wrong in thinking the intent was to hurt her and Terry. But that’s a conversation for the reunion. Then she delivers a warning that’s so serious, it’s worth quoting word for word. Ready? “If you ever (dramatic pause) come after me (dramatic pause) or my family (dramatic pause) ever again, you are going to lose a lot more than just my friendship. This will cost a lot. And I’m not saying this as a threat. I’m saying it as a promise.” End scene.
And with that, my darling and devoted readers, I bid you happy holidays and adieu for the rest of 2021! Since there are no new episodes until after the start of the new year, I’ll see you in 2022!
TELL US – DO YOU THINK DR. JEN IS LOOKING FOR REASONS TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH NOELLA? WAS NICOLE’S REACTION TO NOELLA’S EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN SOCIOPATHIC OR JUST PLAIN HEARTLESS? IS THERE HOPE THAT SHANNON AND HEATHER’S FRIENDSHIP CAN BE SALVAGED AT THIS POINT?
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Nikki Bella and fiance Artem Chigvintsev, while happier than ever, still have to play the waiting game when it comes to getting married. The pair met on Dancing with the Stars in 2017, then lost touch until the breakup of her engagement with John Cena back in 2018. Once they reconnected in 2019, Nikki and Artem made their “no labels” relationship official. They were engaged a few months later. They also welcomed a son in July of 2020.
The two fully intended on getting married in the fall but now it looks like they have to put it off another year due to covid travel restrictions. As reported by People, Nikki made a promise to Artem for their wedding and fully intends on keeping it. Said Nikki, “The one promise I made [Artem] before we can plan is that his parents can attend. And with where the world’s at right now, and trying to get two Russian parents into the country, it’s almost impossible. So the day I can get two visas is the day we will set our date and say, ‘I do.’ ”
She continued, “I think last year I said Thanksgiving, right? And I want to say next Thanksgiving. I can’t believe it’s been a year, but I really do want to get married. I mean, selfishly, I just want to have that, like, one big day about me. I can’t wait for that and to wear that dress, but I do want to marry Artem.”
Despite their nuptials having to wait, Nikki isn’t necessarily against having another baby with Artem. Nikki revealed, “At the rate I’m going with never getting married, maybe. But this is what I told Artem: ‘At 39, if I’m happy where I’m at in life, and with you and you’re still in my life, I possibly will get pregnant, and let’s try to have that baby before 40. But hey, if not, I’m sorry, she is closed.’ ”
Nikki previously dished on her pasty wedding plans on an episode of The Bellas Podcast. Nikki said she and Artem would “love it to be in the fall” but postponed it due to other commitments. She admitted, “A few of the venues were like, ‘We’re available.’ And what we just started saying is, ‘We’re so busy every day and we completely remodeled the inside of our home. We haven’t even lived in it yet and we’re doing the outside and that takes so much work. We’re still not even done designing. And so he and I both were just like, ‘Let’s get through the house. If it happens, it happens.’ ”
While the date of the wedding is still up in the air, Nikki had a very specific idea of how her “really big bash” will turn out. She explained, “Napa Valley, for sure. I’d have amazing wine and just think of the decor you get to bring in … the most beautiful reds and deep dark reds. I just have this whole vision.
The happy couple admit that they were through a “rocky” time together while trying to work through being long-distance. Nikki divulged on a podcast episode, “What’s crazy is this is the longest we haven’t seen each other. We went six or seven weeks [apart] because I got [a judging gig on] AGT: Extreme … Artem and I both discussed, [our son] Teo goes everywhere with mama. That’s where he’s comfortable, that’s where he does best. And, you know, it’s been hard on [Artem], and it’s been hard on me too not to have my man in my bed for over six, seven weeks.”
She added, “It’s been really hard on us, but we’ve had some sexy FaceTimes. And we’re actually in a good spot. We were doing a little rocky for a bit.” But she’d still love to have Artem on the podcast so they could discuss how to “get back into therapy.” Nikki believes that Artem being raised in a different country had an “effect” on their communication. But ultimately, they are happy and in a good place. She gushed, “Now we’re stronger than ever.”
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I don’t even really have to say this, but we all know reality TV is far from perfect. The crazy lives of the characters on shows we watch, whether it’s the wealthy and dramatic on Real Housewives or the yachting crew on Below Deck, are entertaining. But there’s a pretty fine line when it comes to funny chaos and downright offensive moments.
We’ve seen cultural appropriation, racist jokes, homophobic remarks, and more on Bravo shows before. Usually, the network is pretty quick to respond and condemn whatever the issue is (see here and here). But sometimes, it seems like some Bravolebs come under fire for their major mistakes, while others fly under the rug. I don’t know how or why, but it is interesting to watch.
That’s how I was feeling after seeing the recent events go down on Below Deck. The crew was enjoying a night out, as they do, which involves drinking and debauchery. But Chief Stew Heather Chase crossed a line when she said the N-word. Not only was it completely wrong, but it was on camera AND in front of her Black castmate Rayna Lindsey. Just a bad look all around and there are no excuses, as Captain Lee would say. Since the episode aired, Heather has posted an apology on Instagram.
The post read, “I am sorry for the hurt my ignorance caused Rayna in tonight’s episode. While I apologized to Rayna throughout the season, I cannot express how truly remorseful I am.” Heather continued by saying that part of her job is to make a safe and welcoming environment for the crew. “I fell short,” she added. Yeah, that’s an understatement.
Heather also mentioned that the episode was filmed nine months ago, so she has done some reflecting. “I have learned how my words and actions can affect others and I vow to do better in the future,” she said. Fans in the comments were NOT impressed, with people saying it was “so unacceptable” and that there’s “no excuse.”
According to Page Six, Rayna wasn’t impressed with Heather’s comment and says they aren’t on good terms. “We [She and Heather] aren’t and have never been friends … I wish her nothing but the best thought. She’s young and hopefully can learn from these mistakes,” Rayna said, which is nicer than she had to be. Below Deck crew of past and present have talked about the lack of diverse representation in the yachting industry. Comments like Heather’s just make it even more of a toxic environment.
Rayna also was “very disappointed” with how her colleague Eddie Lucas responded to the incident, as well as Captain Lee. “He knew … and just didn’t care to talk to [her],” Rayna said. “It really impacts me going forward. I start to become really discouraged and unhappy.” That’s extremely disappointing and uncalled for to hear. I feel bad for Rayna for not only having to deal with that, but work with these people afterward that made her feel uncomfortable.
Rayna also said that a few Bravo producers were there for her, but she felt that overall they were “not really” supportive. Bravo also sometimes puts out statements when their stars mess up, like when Kenya Moore wore a costume depicting Native American stereotypes. But a quick look on the channel’s feed shows radio silence. Also very disappointing.
TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HEATHER’S APOLOGY? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF RAYNA SAYING SHE DIDN’T FEEL SUPPORTED?
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One of the strangest characters down in Charleston has to be Southern Charm OG Kathryn Dennis. Kathryn came on the show as an unassuming side character, but has gone on to be involved (and sometimes be the cause of) some of the most dramatic storylines on the show. Her rocky relationships, tumultuous custody battles, and overall transformation have been central to the story. And as we prepare for the looming Season 8 of Southern Charm, Kathryn is giving us a new chapter to talk about.
Kathryn posted a photo on Instagram to confirm her breakup from her BF/roommate Chleb Ravenell. It was suspected that the pair have been separated for a while now, but now we know for sure. Kathryn posted a festive photo with the caption, “Single bells, single bells, single southern belles.” In case you had any suspicion that Kathryn wasn’t back on the market, you have it all wrong. Let’s just hope to God that this time she doesn’t find a way back to Thomas Ravenel. Kathryn needs to find a new guy that is totally different from the men in her past. She needs someone safe, stable, and boring to put a ring on it.
Kathryn and Thomas’s relationship has been nothing short of chaotic. There are certainly three sides to this convoluted love story — his, hers, and the truth. And based on their track records, they both seem to be at fault. But I always say that Thomas never ceases to shock me with the horrible things he says about the mother of his kids. However, we can never say never that they are done cold turkey. The pair were just living together back in 2020.
Anything is possible in Charleston these days. Madison LeCroy is engaged, somehow (and thankfully) not to Austen Kroll. Craig Conover is sew in love with Summer House star Paige DeSorbo. Naomie Olindo is single and back in the mix. Oh and let’s not forget that Shep Rose is in a LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP. Kathryn and Thomas finding themselves in a rendezvous would be the least shocking thing to happen to the Southern Charm cast in 2021.
TELL US – ARE YOU SHOCKED KATHRYN IS SINGLE? DO YOU THINK SHE AND THOMAS WILL EVER GET BACK TOGETHER?
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Real Housewives of Miami is finally back after much speculation and many years of waiting! There are some new cast members, including the first ever LGBTQ+ housewife! There are also some familiar faces that came back to the franchise after all these years. One such housewife is Alexia Echevarria. And Alexia came with the personal drama this season.
When we originally met Alexia, she was seemingly happily married to Herman Echevarria. The couple separated in 2015 and sadly, Herman passed away from a heart attack a year later. Thankfully, Alexia was able to find love again and announced her engagement to Todd Nepola in 2019. But it hasn’t been smooth sailing getting to the altar. Their wedding was postponed due to coronavirus and her son, Peter Rosello, had plenty of friction with Todd. Alexia also lost her mother of covid on August 25th of this year, which was supposed to be her wedding day. Alexia said at the time, “What was supposed to be the happiest day of my life today has turned out to be the saddest.”
As reported by Page Six, the couple was finally able to say “I do” in a ceremony at the Eden Rock hotel in St. Barths. Alexia wrote on her Instagram, “This year has been a whirlwind to say the least, but finishing it off as Mr. & Mrs. gives me hope for the years to come. Thank you all for your kind wishes and love. 12.16.21”
Alexia and Todd laughed and cried while reading their vows to each other. They also exchanged custom white gold wedding bands. Alexia wore an stunning gown and Todd went more traditional in a navy tux.
Alexia gushed after the ceremony, “It still feels like a dream I can’t even put into words. [It was] perfect for us! Truly everything we wanted. Just him and I … We look forward to celebrating with our friends and family in 2022.” As for one of her favorite moments, Alexia shared, “was when I closed my eyes, kissed and tossed my flower bouquet into the ocean while thinking of my mom and dad. They both loved flowers and the ocean. I could feel both of them right by my side.”
Congrats to the happy couple!
TELL US – ARE YOU HAPPY ALEXIA FOUND LOVE AGAIN? ARE YOU WATCHING REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI?
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On Vanderpump Rules, Lisa Vanderpump has always been known as a tough boss. But now she’s being accused of being a cheap boss too! It’s no secret that the global pandemic was hard on the restaurant industry. Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz jumped into action to raise 50K for their employees that were out of work. Lisa was busy worrying about her restaurants closing and trying to deny workers a raise in the minimum wage.
This isn’t the only time allegations of not treating her workers properly have popped up about Lisa. And now it’s time for her to pay up. As reported by Radar Online, Lisa and husband Ken Todd are about to pay $250K to former employees. The class action suit was filed by former employee, Adam Antione, back in December of 2019. It was listed against Lisa and Ken’s business Pinky Beverly Hills LLC. The couple owns West Hollywood restaurants, SUR, Pump and Tom Tom. Villa Blanca was shut down in 2020.
Adam filed the lawsuit on behalf of other employees. He accused Lisa of violating California labor laws for allegedly “not paying wages” or “providing meal breaks.” Adam also claims that Lisa and Todd have been violating the laws for years. The suit accuses Lisa and Ken of “manipulating or editing time records to show lesser hours than actually worked.” Court records show that 153 former employees joined the suit against Lisa and Ken.
The lawsuit has been crawling along for years now and Lisa never filed an official answer to the suit. Instead, Lisa and Ken agreed to settle the case and used a mediator to avoid the cost of a trial. In November, Adam let the court know that he reached a settlement with the two. Lisa and Ken agreed to pay $250K. All former employees who worked from the time the suit was filed until now will be considered a class member.
Adam’s lawyer wrote to the court, “Both parties at mediation had strong positions regarding the certifiability of Plaintiff’s claims, the merits thereof, the manageability of a trial, and the likelihood in recovering civil penalties for aggrieved employees. Nevertheless, the parties concluded after considering the sharply disputed factual and legal issues involved in this litigation, the risks associated with further prosecution, and the substantial benefits to be received pursuant to the” settlement. Lawyers who represented the employees will be paid $87,500 and a hearing has been set for February of 2022 where a judge will decide to sign off on the settlement.
Court filings show that Lisa and Ken didn’t admit to violating labor laws and denied all the accusations made against them.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK LISA WAS STIFFING HER EMPLOYEES? DO YOU THINK THIS WAS A FAIR SETTLEMENT?
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If Real Housewives of Orange County star Noella Bergener wasn’t familiar with the old adage “when it rains, it pours” she surely is now. Noella joined the show right after her friend, RHOC cast member Braunwyn Windham-Burke, was shown the exit door.
While Braunwyn was hoping to capitalize on her bestie’s casting and score a cameo, Noella wasn’t feeling their relationship anymore. She ended their friendship stating, “It was a great friendship till it wasn’t. I’ve wanted to call her so many times since our bad breakup but without trust you have nothing.”
Noella might want to remember that quote, because it may be applicable to her marriage, too. It turns out that Noella’s husband, personal injury attorney James Bergener, owes over $5 million in taxes to the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California. James’ law practice is called Sweet James in Orange County. Well, Sweet James has some explaining to do.
And that is because Noella learned about the debt from the press, not her husband. Yikes.
Then James filed for divorce in Puerto Rico. He shares a 2-year-old-son with Noella. During the most recent episode of RHOC, viewers saw this event play out in real time. Noella was completely blindsided. James shut off all the credit cards and left her alone with no savings. Isn’t that sweet?
Radar Online reported that Noella was recently served with legal documents. Noella is being sued for an unpaid legal bill totally $300 thousand dollars by Creditors Adjustment. The company hired a process server to find Noella, which turned out to be a bit challenging.
On November 13, 2021, the process server went to Noella’s mansion, but no one was home. When he returned a couple of days later, an unknown female told him that Noella was out of town and would be gone for a month. The process server noted that “she sounded like a middle-aged female.”
After four more attempts, the process server gave the legal documents to an unidentified woman. He claimed that the woman was about 5’11 and around 38 years old. She refused to identify herself. Creditors Adjustment wants the lawsuit to move forward, stating that the papers were properly served. However, Noella had been tagging herself in Canada on her Instagram account at the time.
Radar Online previously reported that Creditors Adjustment alleged that Noella failed to pay a $293,832.22 bill to the law firm Fried and Goldsman. In 2014, the legal firm represented Noella in a “paternity action” case with her ex. Noella shares a daughter with her ex.
Noella was known as Noella Nance at the time and resided in Palm Desert. Fried and Goldsman worked on Noella’s case from 2014 until 2018. Creditors Adjustment claims that the funds were due on February 26, 2018.
An insider who is close to Noella said the lawsuit was “unfounded.” According to Radar Online, they were told that Noella thinks that James was ordered to pay the bill in their divorce settlement. Good luck with that, Noella.
Creditors Adjustment reportedly contacted Noella several times for payment, but the RHOC star did not resolve the issue. A source close to Noella denied that anyone reached out to her about the legal bill. In fact, Noella thinks that she is being sued because she is on a TV show. The lawsuit is requesting $293 thousand plus interest.
TELL US- WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT NOELLA’S HUSBAND? IS NOELLA BEING SUED BECAUSE SHE IS ON A TV SHOW?
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