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Vicki Gunvalson Says Daughter Briana Warned Her Not To Return To RHOC Because The Show Has “Never Been Good” For Her
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Vicki Gunvalson Says Daughter Briana Warned Her Not To Return To RHOC Because The Show Has “Never Been Good” For Her

by Roxanne July 10, 2026
written by Roxanne

Vicki Gunvalson’s daughter Briana Culberson was not exactly thrilled about her mom returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County.

Vicki Gunvalson Says Daughter Briana Warned Her Not To Return To RHOC Because The Show Has “Never Been Good” For Her
Vicki Gunvalson Says Daughter Briana Warned Her Not To Return To RHOC Because The Show Has “Never Been Good” For Her 8

As RHOC celebrates its milestone 20th season, Vicki is back in the mix — but according to the OG of the OC, Briana had some serious concerns before she agreed to film again.

During a recent panel discussion celebrating the RHOC Season 20 premiere, Vicki revealed that Briana warned her against returning to the show.

“Briana said, ‘No, Mom. The show has never been good for you. You’ve always lost relationships,’” Vicki shared.

Briana’s concern makes sense considering how much of Vicki’s personal life has played out on RHOC over the years. Fans have watched Vicki go through divorce, heartbreak, major friendship fallout and some of the most controversial relationships in franchise history.

Before RHOC’s return on Thursday, July 9, Vicki also told Us Weekly that Briana was worried about how filming could affect her current relationship with boyfriend Michael Smith, whom Vicki began dating in 2022.

“My daughter is very protective over me, and she just said, ‘Please don’t ruin this relationship by putting Michael on [the show], because Lord knows it’s not easy for these guys,’” Vicki recalled.

Vicki said she reassured Briana that things were okay.

Vicki Gunvalson Says Daughter Briana Warned Her Not To Return To RHOC Because The Show Has “Never Been Good” For Her
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“And I said, ‘I think we’re OK.’ And Michael is very supportive. I got incredible kids, and they got their lives.”

Vicki shares Briana and her son Michael Wolfsmith with her first husband, Michael J. Wolfsmith. Vicki was married to Michael from 1982 to 1991. She later married Don Gunvalson, and the two were married from 1994 until 2014.

Over the years, RHOC viewers have seen how protective Briana is over her mom, especially when it comes to Vicki’s romantic relationships. Briana was famously outspoken during Vicki’s relationship with Brooks Ayers, which became one of the most controversial storylines in Housewives history.

This time around, Briana seems to want her mom to protect her peace — and protect her relationship with Michael.

Vicki said she ultimately agreed to keep her relationship with Michael mostly off camera, though he does make a small appearance this season.

“[He] did appear a little bit this year,” Vicki teased.

Despite Briana’s reservations, Vicki said she was excited to return to RHOC and reconnect with the women.

“I was excited about being back and being with my girlfriends and showing everybody what I’ve been up to,” Vicki said. “I’m still really good friends with Shannon [Beador] on and off camera, Tamra [Judge] as well. It was easy.”

Vicki’s return is a full-circle moment for RHOC. As one of the original women who helped launch the Real Housewives franchise, her presence continues to be tied to the history of the show.

July 10, 2026
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Love Island Family Visits Recap + RHOC Season 20 Premiere
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Love Island Family Visits Recap + RHOC Season 20 Premiere

by Roxanne July 10, 2026
written by Roxanne

On today’s episode of Roxanne and Shantel, we’re breaking down the emotional Love Island family visits. There were tears, surprises, and a few standout moments. Plus, we explain why Sincere’s father and Melanie’s sister were the true MVPs.

Then, we head back to Orange County for the Season 20 premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Has Tamra turned over a new leaf, or is the calm just temporary? You know we have plenty to say.

Episode breakdown:

  • 0:00–36:00: Love Island family visits recap
  • 37:00 onward: The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 premiere
July 10, 2026
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Kacie Adkison Says Steven McBee Jr. Fought For Allie Eklund’s Pay Before They Even Had Their First Kiss
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Kacie Adkison Says Steven McBee Jr. Fought For Allie Eklund’s Pay Before They Even Had Their First Kiss

by Roxanne July 9, 2026
written by Roxanne

Kacie Adkison is speaking out after our exclusive report revealed new details about Allie Eklund’s pay demands before joining Season 3 of McBee Dynasty.

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We recently revealed that Allie, who was entering McBee Dynasty for the first time, allegedly demanded to make more money before filming despite the show already being a major success for the past two seasons.

According to our source, Allie had initially agreed to a certain pay amount, but later demanded more through her manager, Mackenzie, before filming began.

It is said that Allie Eklund got paid more money than Galyna Saltkovska, Kacie Adkison and Jesse McBee’s wife, Alli McBee, despite the women being part of the show for three seasons. According to the source, Allie was aware that she would be making more than the other women.

Now, Kacie is adding more context to the situation.

Commenting on our Instagram post, Kacie made it clear that she did not know exactly how much Allie was making, but she did remember the contract drama that happened before Allie came to Kansas City to film with Steven McBee Jr.

Kacie wrote, “Interesting. I have no idea how much she was making but I do remember she wouldn’t fly out to Kansas City to visit him/film until her contract was signed. Steven and her manager had to fight for her to get paid whatever she (or her manager) was asking for. Steven was threatening to quit the show if they did not meet that number for her. All of this was before they had even had their first kiss.”

Kacie Adkison Says Steven McBee Jr. Fought For Allie Eklund’s Pay Before They Even Had Their First Kiss
Kacie Adkison Says Steven McBee Jr. Fought For Allie Eklund’s Pay Before They Even Had Their First Kiss 24

Kacie continued, “I also saw comments calling us bitter and jealous about our pay but I haven’t said a single word so I have absolutely no idea why I am being dragged into it. Good for her for having a man fight so hard to get her paid and contract signed after they had only went on one date prior.”

Kacie Adkison Says Steven McBee Jr. Fought For Allie Eklund’s Pay Before They Even Had Their First Kiss
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Kacie’s comment is notable because it supports what our source previously told us: Steven McBee Jr. fought hard for Allie to feel valued and compensated before she officially joined the show.

According to the exclusive text messages we obtained, Steven was willing to use his own leverage with production to meet the demands being made by Allie’s manager. In one text, Steven explained that he was frustrated with having to negotiate through Allie’s manager after Allie allegedly told him one amount, only for her manager to later request more and suggest Allie would walk if the number was not met.

The situation has only added more context to why Steven’s mom, Kristi McBee, recently called Allie a “paid actress” in a TikTok comment.

Kristi previously wrote, “We all got played by her. Doesn’t everyone see how she knew to act the complete opposite of Calah. She knew to play me like I was her best friend. We all thought this was real. We didn’t know we literally had a paid actress on the show. She was telling me she wanted to marry him right away. Wow…”

After Kacie spoke out, one viewer called her out, prompting her to clarify that she was not blaming Allie for getting paid. Instead, Kacie said her issue was being dragged into the conversation and seeing negative comments about her being liked.

Kacie responded, “I never once put any of this on her. Steven and her manager both fought FOR HER to get paid whatever she ended up making. My issue is that negative comments have been being liked about me being bitter and jealous I didn’t fight for more money when 1. I didn’t release those text messages and saw them for the first time yesterday when they were posted and 2. read them and continued on with my day and didn’t say a single word because that’s done and over with.”

She added, “I’m confused on why comments are being liked about me when I have stayed completely out of all the drama going on. I also said good for her for getting a man she barely knew to fight for her. He quite literally was going to quit the show if she didn’t make what was requested.”

Kacie’s clarification makes it clear that she is not upset about Allie getting paid. If anything, she acknowledged that Steven fought hard for Allie after barely knowing her.

But Kacie also made it clear that she does not appreciate being dragged into the pay drama when she says she never released the text messages, did not know what Allie was making and had stayed out of the situation.

The timing of all of this is especially interesting because viewers are currently watching Steven and Allie’s relationship begin on McBee Dynasty, even though the two have already publicly broken up in real life.

While the show is airing the early days of their romance, behind the scenes, the relationship has already ended and the fallout continues to get messier.

And now, with Kacie speaking out, the situation surrounding Allie’s contract, pay demands and Steven’s willingness to fight for her is becoming a major part of the conversation.

July 9, 2026
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Paige DeSorbo Seemingly Shades Kyle Cooke While Calling Out Bravo Men For “Rewriting History”
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Paige DeSorbo Seemingly Shades Kyle Cooke While Calling Out Bravo Men For “Rewriting History”

by Roxanne July 9, 2026
written by Roxanne

Paige DeSorbo may no longer be on Summer House, but she still knows how to get Bravo fans talking.

During the Tuesday, July 7 episode of her Giggly Squad podcast with Hannah Berner, Paige made a comment about Bravo men that some fans quickly interpreted as subtle shade toward Summer House star Kyle Cooke.

Paige DeSorbo Seemingly Shades Kyle Cooke While Calling Out Bravo Men For “Rewriting History”
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The conversation started when Hannah decided to “address the scarf visor that broke the internet,” referring to the Selezza London accessory Paige recently wore while in Italy.

“I don’t actually know the response of the visor. I just know that I was — I felt it in my core that it was a moment,” Paige said. “I didn’t realize that the model legitimately looked like you.”

Paige added, “Everyone was like, ‘This picture that you posted of the model is Hannah.’”

Hannah then joked that fans were romanticizing her old smile after she previously revealed that she could not smile normally after getting Dysport in her masseter muscles to treat her TMJ.

“I think people are — you know when someone dies and people are putting them on a pedestal?” Hannah said. “That’s how people are treating my old smile. They’re like, ‘Hannah was so beautiful and she just lit up a room.’”

Hannah continued, “They’re, like, putting rose-colored glasses on who I was. They were like, ‘She was just euphoric.’”

That is when Paige jumped in and said fans were “rewriting history” — before making a broader comment about Bravo men.

“They’re literally any man on Bravo. Let’s just rewrite it. Let’s just change the past, I don’t know, 10 years,” Paige said, which caused Hannah to scream.

Paige then added, “Sorry, that was out of pocket and I don’t care because I’m thousands of miles away.”

While Paige did not name Kyle directly, some fans immediately speculated that she may have been referring to him.

Kyle has been viewed very differently by some Bravo fans in recent months following Amanda Batula’s scandal with West Wilson. During Season 10 of Summer House, Kyle and Amanda’s divorce became a major storyline, but the conversation shifted after Amanda’s alleged romance with West became the bigger bombshell.

Many viewers have since pointed out that Kyle’s own past behavior, including his cheating history and the way he spoke to Amanda during their marriage, seemed to get overshadowed by the Amanda and West drama.

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Journalist Stephanie Ruhle made a similar point during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Tuesday night.

“I can’t believe how everyone is just super forgiving Kyle,” Stephanie said. “Why is no one mad at him?”

In the City star Georgina Ferzli agreed, saying the scandal “saved” Kyle in the public eye.

Andy Cohen also appeared to understand the point, noting that the Summer House Season 10 reunion likely would have looked very different if Amanda and West had not started dating.

That is why Paige’s “rewriting history” comment has fans reading between the lines.

Kyle and Paige have had their own history of tension on Summer House, especially after Paige left the show and remained close with Amanda. Paige has also been outspoken in the past when she feels the men on Bravo get protected or forgiven more easily than the women.

So while Paige may have been joking in a general way, fans think the timing is interesting.

Kyle entered the season facing major questions about his marriage to Amanda, but by the end of the season, much of the heat shifted toward Amanda and West. Some fans now believe Kyle benefited from the scandal because the conversation moved away from his own role in the breakdown of the marriage.

July 9, 2026
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Lindsay Hubbard Says She Doesn’t Know How To Be Anything But Authentic After 10 Years On Summer House
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Lindsay Hubbard Reacts To Summer House Emmy Nomination: “I Ran A Lap Around My Apartment” Reveals Who She Texted First

by Roxanne July 9, 2026
written by Roxanne

Lindsay Hubbard could not be more excited after Summer House just scored its first-ever Emmy nomination.

Lindsay Hubbard Reacts To Summer House Emmy Nomination: “I Ran A Lap Around My Apartment” Reveals Who She Texted First
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The Bravo hit earned a 2026 Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program after 10 seasons, marking a huge milestone for the long-running Hamptons-based reality series.

Lindsay, who has been part of Summer House since its 2017 premiere, told Us Weekly that she had a very dramatic reaction to the news.

“I screamed, I didn’t cry but I got chills, and I ran a lap around my apartment,” Lindsay said to Us Weekly. “Then I started pacing around on the phone calling everyone.”

Lindsay admitted she could not contain her excitement for two full hours after the nominations were announced.

Summer House is nominated alongside America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Love on the Spectrum, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked and Welcome to Wrexham.

After calming down, Lindsay said the first people she texted were her fellow original cast members Kyle Cooke and Carl Radke.

“I texted Kyle and Carl on a group text first,” Lindsay revealed. “And then I texted our editors and our executives from Truly Original.”

According to Lindsay, her texts were filled with “a lot of caps, exclamation marks and extra letters” to properly express how excited she was.

“I am so beyond proud and excited for our entire team top to bottom,” Lindsay gushed. “From our producers, editors, executives at Truly Original, to [the] cast and our entire crew that has been with us for the majority of these past 10 years, I am just so happy for our show! Very well deserved nomination!”

Lindsay Hubbard Reacts To Summer House Emmy Nomination: “I Ran A Lap Around My Apartment” Reveals Who She Texted First
Lindsay Hubbard Reacts To Summer House Emmy Nomination: “I Ran A Lap Around My Apartment” Reveals Who She Texted First 43

The nomination comes after a massive season for Summer House. Season 10 brought even more attention to the show following Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s divorce announcement in January.

Amanda, who first appeared on Summer House in Season 1 as Kyle’s girlfriend before becoming a full-time cast member, announced her split from Kyle after four years of marriage. The fallout only intensified after Amanda sparked romance rumors with West Wilson the following month, though both Amanda and West denied the speculation at first.

Lindsay believes the season’s mix of drama, humor and vulnerability helped the show land the Emmy nomination.

“This season was jam-packed with drama, fun, and vulnerability from the cast,” Lindsay said. “It was a 16-episode season, with three-part reunion, and one additional aftermath episode: 20 episodes of premium content to feed the viewers was huge for fans.”

Lindsay, who also stars on the spinoff In the City, also praised the production team for how they handled the crossover chaos between both shows.

She said the editors were able to “seamlessly and flawlessly incorporate a present scandal into two shows” without confusing viewers, while still delivering new content that told the updated stories.

Lindsay called that work “beyond impressive.”

“They were working around the clock editing these shows and they did such a phenomenal job,” she added.

As for whether Lindsay is already preparing an Emmy acceptance speech, she is not getting ahead of herself just yet.

“I don’t want to jinx anything so I’m going to just keep my fingers crossed for now and see what happens next!” Lindsay teased.

For a show that started with a group of friends partying in the Hamptons, Summer House has officially reached a new level.

And after 10 seasons, Lindsay’s “Hot Hubbs Summer” may have just turned into an Emmy-nominated one.

July 9, 2026
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Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent explains why she defended Tom Sandoval at BravoCon
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The Valley Recap: Lala Kent Gets Performative

by Roxanne July 9, 2026
written by Roxanne

In this episode of Roxanne and Shantel, we recap the latest episode of The Valley as Danny and Nia’s birthday and anniversary celebration takes a turn. We break down Lala Kent inserting herself into the drama once again, why her behavior felt performative, and how the cast continues to push Danny and Nia to their breaking point.

Plus, we get into the tension surrounding Danny, Nia wanting to protect her husband, and whether the group is taking things too far.

July 9, 2026
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Dolores Catania and RHORI’s Liz McGraw Call Ashley Iaconetti a “Confessional Warrior” Who Doesn’t Show Up in Scenes
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Dolores Catania Defends Liz McGraw After RHORI Exit And Says She Didn’t Deserve To Get “Hammered” Online

by Roxanne July 8, 2026
written by Roxanne

Dolores Catania is speaking out after her close friend Liz McGraw shocked fans by leaving The Real Housewives of Rhode Island after just one season.

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Dolores Catania Defends Liz McGraw After RHORI Exit And Says She Didn’t Deserve To Get “Hammered” Online 56

Liz recently announced that she would not be returning for RHORI Season 2, despite being one of the most talked-about cast members from the show’s first season. The news surprised many fans, especially because so many major storylines centered around Liz.

Following her exit, some viewers speculated that Liz left because of alleged “skeletons” in her closet, while others wondered if the intense online criticism she received after Season 1 played a role.

Now, Dolores is defending Liz and seemingly hinting that the social media backlash may have been a major factor in her decision to step away.

During a conversation on Two Ts in a Pod, Tamra Judge brought up Liz’s exit.

“Let’s talk about Liz. She announced that she is indeed leaving the show,” Tamra said.

Dolores immediately made it clear that Liz is in a good place.

“She is very happy,” Dolores responded.

Tamra then pointed out how unusual it is for a Housewife to leave after only one season.

“I don’t know of any Housewife that came on for one season and decided to quit,” Tamra said.

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That is when Dolores brought up the reaction Liz received from viewers.

“She got hammered on social media,” Dolores said. “What did she do to deserve that?”

Tamra agreed that dealing with that much hate during a first season could be a lot for anyone.

“I would imagine your very first season and getting that kind of hate, it would be very overwhelming,” Tamra said.

But Dolores suggested there was even more to Liz’s story than fans saw on screen.

“It was more than that. Liz does homeless food drives at her dispensary. She’s the most generous person. And I wish that everyone got to see that side.”

Liz accused Jo-Ellen of stirring up drama while pretending to be a good friend. Jo-Ellen, however, has said that her actions came from a good place and that she was trying to get to the truth.

Their falling out became one of the most talked-about storylines of the season and led to strong reactions from viewers online.

Liz has also had to shut down speculation about her exit. Last week, she denied rumors that she left RHORI out of fear of going to “jail” or because of any alleged legal “skeletons.”

Liz said the rumors were “preposterous” and made it clear that she has “never been investigated, nor involved in ANY criminal case.”

When Liz announced her exit, she said she was grateful for the opportunity but wanted to focus on her family, work and passions as filming for Season 2 began.

“I am full of gratitude for the amazing opportunity to appear on this show,” Liz wrote. “As filming for season 2 begins, I have made the decision to take a step back and focus on my family, my work and my passions.”

She added, “The RHORI cast is an amazing group of women who have created something special. I’ll be watching next season and rooting for the continued success of this franchise.”

Andy Cohen also reacted to Liz’s exit, commenting, “The door is always open. Just sayin’!”

Tamra echoed a similar sentiment, previously writing that Liz would be missed and that she hoped to see her return one day.

But according to Dolores, fans did not get to see the full picture of who Liz is.

July 8, 2026
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Vicki Gunvalson Says She Was Unsure About Returning To RHOC And Reveals Jeana Keough’s Cancer Has Spread
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Andy Cohen Admits He Never Expected Vicki Gunvalson To Become RHOC’s Most Enduring Star: “She Has Not Changed”

by Roxanne July 8, 2026
written by Roxanne

Andy Cohen is reflecting on Vicki Gunvalson’s legacy as The Real Housewives of Orange County celebrates its milestone 20th season — and even he admits he never expected the OG of the OC to become the franchise’s most enduring star.

Andy Cohen Admits He Never Expected Vicki Gunvalson To Become RHOC’s Most Enduring Star: “She Has Not Changed”
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In a new interview with the New York Times marking RHOC’s milestone 20th season, Andy reflected on Vicki’s legacy as one of the original cast members of the franchise — and admitted he never predicted that her story would still be going two decades later.

“I don’t know that in Season 1 we would’ve put all our money on Vicki being the housewife whose story we’re still telling,” Andy told The New York Times. “As much as her life has changed, she has not changed.”

That may be exactly why Vicki has remained such a major part of Housewives history.

Vicki, who helped launch the entire Real Housewives franchise in 2006, became known for her work-hard, play-hard lifestyle, her “love tank,” her emotional breakdowns, her fiery arguments and, of course, her iconic “Woo-hoo!” energy.

Andy Cohen Admits He Never Expected Vicki Gunvalson To Become RHOC’s Most Enduring Star: “She Has Not Changed”
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While some Housewives have been accused of changing once the cameras went up, Vicki says she has always stayed true to herself.

“Some people feel like they have to do a different personality when they’re on,” Vicki said. “I don’t, because I can see right through it.”

Over the years, fans have watched Vicki go through divorce, heartbreak, new relationships, fractured friendships, business success and some of the most controversial moments in RHOC history. Through it all, she has never been afraid to show her emotions.

“I’m a crier, so I’m very emotional and I try to stuff it, but then it wouldn’t be me, you know?” Vicki shared. “So I just let it all hang out and see where it goes.”

That unfiltered approach is a huge part of why Vicki became one of reality TV’s most defining personalities.

Housewives author Brian Moylan also weighed in on Vicki’s legacy, pointing out that the early Housewives were not trying to create a reality TV persona — they were simply being themselves.

“That you’ll never be able to replace with these early-stage Housewives is they weren’t playing Housewives,” Moylan said. “And in just being herself, Vicki did create the model of what a housewife is supposed to be, which is real, authentic, a little bit crazy, a little bit narcissistic, a little bit delusional.”

Andy also summed up Vicki’s impact perfectly, saying that for 20 years, “the world has been reflected through this unlikely insurance agent in Orange County.”

Although Vicki took a step back from RHOC for a few seasons and returned as a “friend” in others, her presence has always loomed large over the franchise.

Whether fans love her, disagree with her or think she is too much, there is no denying that Vicki helped define what it means to be a Real Housewife.

And as RHOC enters its 20th season, Vicki is back once again.

The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 premieres Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

July 8, 2026
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Erika Jayne Says Amanda Is “Too Young” for RHOBH, Praises Rachel Zoe as a “Pro”
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Erika Jayne Denies Conspiring With Secret Service To Take Down Fashion Designer In $18 Million Lawsuit

by Roxanne July 8, 2026
written by Roxanne

Erika Jayne is firing back at claims that she conspired with the Secret Service to take down a fashion designer.

‘Emotionally Destroyed’: Erika Jayne Reacts to Tom Girardi’s Prison Sentence
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, whose real name is Erika Girardi, filed new court documents responding to an $18 million lawsuit brought against her by fashion designer Chris Psaila, according to TMZ.

Chris, who runs the fashion brand Marco Marco, sued Erika in late 2023 and accused her of playing a role in a scheme that allegedly damaged his business and reputation.

In the lawsuit, Chris claims Erika falsely told law enforcement that he misused her credit card and allegedly racked up roughly $800,000 in fraudulent charges in 2015 and 2016.

However, Erika is denying any wrongdoing.

In her filing, Erika says she was never part of any scheme to target Chris and insists she did not knowingly lie to the Secret Service.

Instead, Erika claims she only spoke with investigators about concerns over certain credit card charges after allegedly having trouble getting receipts from Chris for purchases made on her card.

Erika is now asking the court to throw out the lawsuit in its entirety.

Chris claims the situation caused him emotional distress and damaged both his fashion business and his reputation. He is seeking around $18 million in damages.

When the lawsuit was first filed, Erika’s attorney, Evan Borges, strongly denied the allegations.

“Plaintiff’s claims against Erika are entirely without merit. Independent federal prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the decision to charge plaintiff with crimes, no one else. The notion that Erika controlled the U.S. Government, or for that matter a Fortune 100 company such as American Express, is fantasy,” Borges told TMZ at the time.

The case adds another legal headline to Erika’s already complicated history since her split from estranged husband Tom Girardi and the legal fallout surrounding his former law firm.

Erika has spent years denying allegations of wrongdoing in various legal battles and has maintained that she should not be held responsible for Tom’s actions.

Prosecutors Seek 14 Years Sentencing For Real Housewives Erika Jayne's Ex Husband Tom Girardi
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This time, however, the lawsuit centers on her past relationship with designer Chris Psaila and the claims that she somehow influenced a federal investigation.

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Why Kristi McBee Called Allie Eklund A “Paid Actress”: Exclusive Texts Reveal Pay Demands Before McBee Dynasty Filming
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Why Kristi McBee Called Allie Eklund A “Paid Actress”: Exclusive Texts Reveal Pay Demands Before McBee Dynasty Filming

by Roxanne July 7, 2026
written by Roxanne

As Season 3 of McBee Dynasty continues airing, viewers are watching the beginning of Steven McBee Jr.’s relationship with Allie Eklund play out on screen.

But while the show is currently airing the early days of their romance, the relationship has already publicly ended in real life — and now, exclusive text messages are giving more context as to why Steven’s mom, Kristi McBee, recently claimed the family felt “played.”

Why Kristi McBee Called Allie Eklund A “Paid Actress”: Exclusive Texts Reveal Pay Demands Before McBee Dynasty Filming
Why Kristi McBee Called Allie Eklund A “Paid Actress”: Exclusive Texts Reveal Pay Demands Before McBee Dynasty Filming 84

Allie was introduced this season as Steven’s girlfriend, with the relationship moving quickly. According to what has played out on the show, Allie moved in as filming began, despite the two only recently starting to date.

As episodes aired, Kristi McBee commented on a TikTok clip of Steven and Allie making their relationship Instagram official — and her reaction immediately got fans talking.

Kristi wrote, “We all got played by her. Doesn’t everyone see how she knew to act the complete opposite of Calah. She knew to play me like I was her best friend. We all thought this was real. We didn’t know we literally had a paid actress on the show. She was telling me she wanted to marry him right away. Wow…”

Many viewers questioned Kristi’s “paid actress” comment, while others have since accused Allie of coming across performative on the show.

Now, an exclusive source is telling AllAboutTRH where Kristi’s “paid actress” remark is coming from.

According to our source, before filming began, Steven McBee Jr. threatened to pull out of the show if production did not meet the pay demands being made by Allie’s manager, Mackenzie.

Our source explains, “Prior to the show filming, Steven McBee Jr. threatened to pull out of the show if they didn’t meet the high pay demands of Allie’s manager Mackenzie. Steven felt he was going to marry this girl and he wanted her to feel valued.”

The source adds that Steven was not trying to make things difficult for the show. Instead, he believed he had found someone he was serious about and wanted Allie to feel comfortable, respected and taken care of while stepping into his very public world.

In exclusive text messages obtained by AllAboutTRH, Steven explains the situation to his mom, Kristi, and makes it clear that he was frustrated by having to negotiate through Allie’s manager in order to make filming happen.

Steven wrote, “I just calmly told her that was the first and last time I have to negotiate through her manager to get to her. I said I understand the situation is extremely different and hopefully just a one-off, but that I absolutely wasn’t happy with how I met the demands of her manager using whatever leverage I had in a situation when Allie told me 5-7k was what it would take [to do the show] and then her manager then decided it was 7-10k and she was gonna walk.”

The messages appear to show Steven trying to do everything he could to make Allie feel valued, even if that meant using his own leverage with production.

Why Kristi McBee Called Allie Eklund A “Paid Actress”: Exclusive Texts Reveal Pay Demands Before McBee Dynasty Filming
Why Kristi McBee Called Allie Eklund A “Paid Actress”: Exclusive Texts Reveal Pay Demands Before McBee Dynasty Filming 85

In another text message, Steven says he would cut his own payroll in order to give more money to Allie and make the situation work.

Kristi then responds by saying she would cut her own pay as well.

That context is important because it shows Steven and Kristi were not trying to keep Allie from being paid. In fact, according to the messages, they were willing to take less themselves in order to make sure Allie felt comfortable participating.

In another text, Steven says he would walk from the show if needed because he wanted Allie to feel comfortable.

Why Kristi McBee Called Allie Eklund A “Paid Actress”: Exclusive Texts Reveal Pay Demands Before McBee Dynasty Filming
Why Kristi McBee Called Allie Eklund A “Paid Actress”: Exclusive Texts Reveal Pay Demands Before McBee Dynasty Filming 86

It is said that Allie Eklund got paid more money than Galyna Saltkovska, Kacie Adkison and Jesse McBee’s wife, Alli McBee, despite the women being part of the show for three seasons. According to the source, Allie was aware that she would be making more than the other women

That is why Kristi’s “paid actress” comment is now making more sense to those close to the situation. From the McBee family’s perspective, Steven fought for Allie, defended her, tried to make her feel valued and even considered giving up his own money.

At the time, Steven believed the relationship was real and serious. According to Kristi, Allie was even telling her she wanted to marry Steven right away.

But after the relationship publicly fell apart, Kristi appears to believe the family was misled.

While viewers are currently watching Steven and Allie’s romance begin on McBee Dynasty, the off-camera reality is much messier. The two have already broken up publicly, and Steven has since claimed Allie cheated — which Allie has denied.

Still, these exclusive texts offer new insight into why Steven and Kristi may feel so strongly about the relationship now.

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