After a season filled with accusations, Monique Samuels is changing her stance when it comes to Stacey Rusch.
Throughout filming, Monique Samuels repeatedly accused Stacey of telling her estranged husband, Chris Samuels, personal information about her. The allegations became a central storyline, with Monique insisting that Stacey had been feeding Chris details behind the scenes.
The tension carried into the reunion, where the issue was revisited and left hanging in a way that didn’t fully settle the matter.
Now, months later, Monique is publicly walking back her claims.
In a post shared after the reunion aired, she wrote, “a lot of time has passed since the reunion was filmed and after gaining more info since then, I dont believe stacey had anything to do with any of that bullshit.”
Monique added that she wanted to clear her name.
The statement marks a significant shift from her season-long position. For weeks, viewers watched as Stacey was put on the defensive over accusations that she denied repeatedly. The claim that she had shared private information with Chris was serious, especially given the personal nature of Monique’s split.
Since Monique’s update, many viewers have responded by saying Stacey was vindicated.
One user wrote that Stacey was “vindicated.”
Another commented, “Mind you, we also still have never received any evidence of TJ paying Stacey two years ago besides word of mouth. Stacey Vindicated yet again.”
That reference highlights another point raised by fans — that certain claims discussed during the season were never backed up with hard evidence on camera.
While Monique’s latest statement doesn’t fully unpack what “more info” she received or who may have actually been responsible, it does shift the narrative. After a season of tension, the woman who made the accusation is now publicly saying she no longer believes Stacey was involved.
Whether that’s enough to repair reputations or relationships remains to be seen. But for now, the storyline that defined much of the season has taken an unexpected turn — and it’s Monique herself who is rewriting it.