Todd Nepola, the ex-husband of Real Housewives of Miami star Alexia Echevarria, is breaking his silence and taking a stand against the producers of the Bravo reality series.
Taking to Instagram, Todd delivered a passionate and blistering message calling out the show’s manipulation and mistreatment, not only of himself but also of cast member Guerdy Abraira.
In his statement, Todd wrote, “Dear RHOM Producers, I tried to stay silent. I truly did. I believed that by stepping back, I was taking the high road, letting you tell your story, even when it was wildly false and deeply manipulated. But enough is enough.”
Todd accused the producers of lies and “bullying,” and even called out “behind-the-scenes extortion tactics” that have been used against him for years. He explained why he remained quiet for so long: “For years, I allowed you to paint a fictional version of me—because I loved my wife, and I didn’t want to get involved in your circus. I thought staying quiet would protect my peace. But you’ve crossed a line.”
The reality star didn’t hold back when addressing the portrayal of his character on the show, especially regarding his relationship with his stepson, who lives with a brain injury. “Call me names. Twist the truth. Suggest whatever you want about my character. But the second you dared portray me as someone who doesn’t care about my stepson, a young man living with a brain injury—you revealed who you really are.”
Todd also highlighted how the show has focused its storyline on attacking him and Guerdy Abraira, calling Guerdy “a cancer survivor, no less.” He condemned the toxic behavior permitted on the set: “You’ve allowed gang-style pile-Ons, physical violence, gaslighting, microaggressions, and racially charged comments to go unchecked. You’ve enabled cruelty, encouraged hate, and turned mean-spiritedness into entertainment. This is what you promote. This is your brand.”
He didn’t mince words about the consequences of the show’s approach, stating, “And if this is what you proudly do for a living, I hope your families are proud. But here’s the truth you can’t edit out: RHOM has the lowest ratings of any Housewives franchise, ever. One of the lowest-performing shows on all of Bravo.”
Todd closed it off saying: “I now understand that if I don’t stand up for myself, you’ll never stop. You’ll keep running with these lies for as long as you have a platform. While I hoped this would fade and I could quietly return to my private life, it’s clear I have to end this story myself. So let me be clear: I will not only challenge these lies—I guarantee I will silence them, once and for all!??”
While Todd has openly blamed the producers for much of the turmoil, Alexia Echevarria has yet to respond publicly. Interestingly, despite their official divorce, the former couple was recently seen sharing affectionate moments on Miami Beach, showing a more complicated personal dynamic away from the cameras.
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