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Katie Ginella Says She “Rotted in Bed” for Weeks After Explosive Lie Detector Drama

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Katie Ginella is not okay, and she’s not afraid to say it.

Katie Ginella Says She "Rotted in Bed" for Weeks After Explosive Lie Detector Drama 3

The Real Housewives of Orange County newcomer opened up about the emotional fallout she faced after a shocking lie detector ambush left her gutted and questioning her place in the group.

“I think after the Persian New Year party, there is the biggest shift in the whole season. I was gutted,” Katie, 41, revealed in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. “I was saying to my husband last night, I was like, ‘Thank you for letting me rot in bed for a few weeks.’ I was just so emotional about leaving.”

That emotional spiral came after costar Emily Simpson surprised the women with a lie detector test — forcing the group to confront season-long tension and unresolved accusations.

“No one is going to believe me but I can lay my head at night knowing I told the truth,” Katie shared during the episode. “This might be the last time anyone sees me with this group of women.”

Katie Ginella Says She "Rotted in Bed" for Weeks After Explosive Lie Detector Drama 4

Emily, however, insists the polygraph was a necessary evil.

“I would say that the lie detector test actually was necessary because every conversation was just ‘Yes, you did. No, I didn’t. Yes, you did. No, I didn’t,’” she said at iHeartRadio and Vrbo’s Pickleball Tournament in Lake Tahoe. “I think the lie detector test is supposed to just finally have some conclusions on things. I think there is in a lot of people’s minds, and I think it affects the rest of the season.”

As for Katie, she’s not here for the narrative that she’s the villain.

When asked what the biggest misconception about her is, she didn’t hesitate: “That I’m a plotter and a planner and I’m just spreading a web of lies with everyone. I don’t think I’m capable of that.”

And while her future on RHOC may be unclear, she says one thing is solid: her family.

“That’s the one thing that’s constant is my family,” Katie said. “The kids are great.”

? The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Stream past episodes anytime on Peacock, and catch every lie, meltdown, and mic-drop moment.

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22 comments

Cin September 1, 2025 - 10:50 am
Team Katie!!!!
Cin September 1, 2025 - 10:50 am
Team Katie!!!!
Cin August 30, 2025 - 10:20 pm
This lie detector bs is so wrong. Emily ambushed Katie. I don't for a minute think this was a true lie detector test. Fake. Also Emily should not be using her kid for a storyline. Wrong on so many levels.
michers August 31, 2025 - 11:50 am
Especially the lengths she’s going , even Shane is over it . Back in the day when I coached youth sports for my kids , I would have 15-19 kids and a few of them had something ; ADD, AdHD, Asperger’s , Autism . Not one of the parents of those kids ever made it such a scene , or big performance . In fact , they tried they’re best to make sure they’re child was “ in it” like all of the others ! ! She is going to make him “ feel” different therefore he may act as such …because she’s making it about her
Cin August 31, 2025 - 5:59 pm
Every time she opens her mouth about her kid I cringe.
michers September 1, 2025 - 2:28 pm
And then she’s putting a stolen sandwich in it
Cin August 31, 2025 - 5:59 pm
Every time she opens her mouth about her kid I cringe.
michers August 31, 2025 - 11:50 am
Especially the lengths she’s going , even Shane is over it . Back in the day when I coached youth sports for my kids , I would have 15-19 kids and a few of them had something ; ADD, AdHD, Asperger’s , Autism . Not one of the parents of those kids ever made it such a scene , or big performance . In fact , they tried they’re best to make sure they’re child was “ in it” like all of the others ! ! She is going to make him “ feel” different therefore he may act as such …because she’s making it about her
michers August 30, 2025 - 11:52 am
I can’t believe how relentless this group is being toward Katie over small typical he show issues - it’s shameful . Others have done far worse . Katie may be an embellisher but is she malicious and vile ? No . They pile on her continually, they forgive more disgusting behavior from others such as Tamra , Shannon etc , Emily is a big ass bully , Gina is crazy with what she decides to jump on . I’m trying to figure out why they are gunning so hard on Katie ? It’s a disgrace . So far I can’t recall anything that was so God awful that Katie said or did
Zap It August 30, 2025 - 1:33 pm
I think those ladies are pissed because they got busted by Katie...Heather, Emily, Shannon, Gretchen and Jenn. She called them all out and now they want to get rid of her. Katie may be a snitch ( they all are ) but she didn't lie. LOL.
michers August 30, 2025 - 4:56 pm
I think you’re right
Zap It August 30, 2025 - 1:33 pm
I think those ladies are pissed because they got busted by Katie...Heather, Emily, Shannon, Gretchen and Jenn. She called them all out and now they want to get rid of her. Katie may be a snitch ( they all are ) but she didn't lie. LOL.
Steve August 29, 2025 - 11:47 pm
There's a reason lie detector tests are not allowed as evidence in court. Maybe because they are so unreliable?
ScrappieONE August 30, 2025 - 9:22 pm
From what I've been reading, it was set up by Emily and they were paid actors.
ScrappieONE August 30, 2025 - 9:22 pm
From what I've been reading, it was set up by Emily and they were paid actors.
RyNy83 August 29, 2025 - 12:41 pm
Katie has lied when faced with stuff but I believe 100% Gretchen & Slade told all of them at that Dinner and for Slade to Call Matt about it? come on! Gretchen & Jenn threw her to the wolves and they are getting destroyed in the twitter comments.
Zap It August 29, 2025 - 12:10 pm
I am so sick of Emily. I can't stand her. She is a bully and has gotten away with this behavior for years. To set up a fake lie detector test (which of course Emily passed) to ambush Katie was vicious. Gina told Gretchen and Tamra ON CAMERA when they arrived at Emily's house that the whole thing was a plot to get Katie. This ranks as was one of the most vicious gang ups in this franchise. Katie is no saint but this is BS. Gretchen admitted ON CAMERA to TAMRA that she went to the hospital because she was so sick and then she tried to change her story after she talked to her douche bag, Slade. Gretchen and Jenn ( not so innocent after all) are both lying about what was said at that dinner and I don't care if Katie told that big mouth pod caster (the one that Gina calls a reputable journalist) ? because they ALL leak these things. And now those lying hags are refusing to film with Katie? Bravo better get it's act together because this is vicious and it's NOT entertaining.
ScrappieONE August 30, 2025 - 9:23 pm
I can't stand her either. For a mom, to use her child as a storyline is disgusting and desperate.
Champagne Hangover August 29, 2025 - 9:43 am
So she bombed the test? (I haven’t watched). It wouldn’t surprise if this broad is every bit the liar all those harpies claim BUT if the test doesn’t reveal them ALL as the liars they are, it was rigged. Again, not saying Katie ain’t a liar, but I’m NEVER gonna buy the rest of these harpies ain’t liars as well. ?
michers August 30, 2025 - 11:48 am
That’s what I’m saying ; it was obv rigged for the little bully group .
NikkiJax August 29, 2025 - 10:13 am
Katie, run far away from these hags.
NikkiJax August 29, 2025 - 10:13 am
Katie, run far away from these hags.
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