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After four seasons of sharing her voice off-camera, Melissa Gorga is officially stepping away from her podcast. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star announced the decision on Instagram, thanking fans and pointing to a growing list of responsibilities, and sprinkle cookies, as the reason for the pivot.
“As we wrap up this latest season, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all of you,” Melissa wrote.
“Your support over the past four seasons has meant the world to me. Each episode, every comment, and all your feedback have fueled my passion and made this journey truly unforgettable.
However, I need to share some news with you. After much reflection, I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from the podcast. I’ve recently embarked on an exciting new venture with @letssprinklebymg and it’s demanding my full attention, amongst other things that are coming:) Balancing both has become a challenge & let’s not forget about 2 locations of @envybymg & online store:) 3 kids and a Joe! and I believe that focusing on this new path will allow me to grow and innovate in ways I’ve always dreamed of.
I want to assure you that this decision wasn’t easy. I will cherish the memories we’ve created together, and I am so proud of the community we’ve built. Thank you for being a part of my journey, for your understanding, and for the endless encouragement you’ve shown me.
Though I may be stepping away from the mic, I will carry all of your support with me as I dive into this new adventure. I hope to return someday, but until then, keep shining and spreading joy, just like the sprinkle cookies I’ll be baking!
Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you all the best!? Love U.”
While Melissa cited her expanding business empire as the main reason for stepping away, the timing does raise some eyebrows. With The Real Housewives of New Jersey on an extended “pause” and no new episodes to recap, a key part of her podcast’s appeal, fresh content may have become harder to come by.
Fans of the show will remember that her episodes often aligned with RHONJ airtime, offering reactions and commentary that fueled engagement. But with Bravo in no rush to restart production, it seems the mic might’ve gotten a little quieter than expected.
Still, Melissa appears to be keeping herself plenty busy, whether it’s with boutique openings, social media ventures, or a bakery-themed brand expansion. The sprinkle cookies may be sweet, but the timing of this podcast farewell is definitely… seasoned.
Denise Richards’ latest Bravo endeavor has come to a close, but the drama surrounding her personal life, and potential return to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, is far from over.
According to sources with direct knowledge who spoke to TMZ, Denise Richards and Her Wild Things won’t be getting a second season. But don’t expect any last-minute network scramble. “That was the plan all along,” insiders said, explaining the series was “treated as a limited-run series” and was never intended to continue beyond its debut season.
The timing of the show’s end is especially notable given Richards’ recent split from husband Aaron Phypers. But despite the headlines, Bravo isn’t rushing back to capture more footage. Instead, the network is focused on the current production of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which will continue filming “for the next few months.”
While Richards is not a part of this season’s main cast, producers aren’t ruling out a guest appearance. Sources note that Denise might still “appear in a scene or two,” possibly to address her divorce. “That call hasn’t been made — but we’re told not to rule it out … just yet,” TMZ reports.
Meanwhile, Denise’s daughter Sami Sheen seemed to touch on the family drama just one day before Phypers filed for divorce. In a TikTok video posted Sunday, the 21-year-old OnlyFans creator offered insight into how she navigates unhealthy relationships advice that now reads as incredibly timely.
“You need to ask yourself, if you had a daughter and she was dating a man like this, what would you tell her?” Sami asked. “Boom, you’re like, OK, I would tell her to break up with him, I would tell her to block him, move on, he’s a piece of s–t, he treats her like s–t, and that works for me.”
@samisheen ?? #toxicrelationship #relationshipadvice #fyp ? original sound – sami sheen
She added that “it’s so hard and almost feels impossible sometimes to get out of a toxic relationship,” acknowledging the judgment that often comes with going back to someone who isn’t good for you.
Just a day later, Phypers officially filed for divorce at a Los Angeles courthouse, ending their six-year marriage. In court documents, he listed their separation date as July 4 and cited “irreconcilable differences.” Notably, he also requested spousal support and disclosed that their combined monthly expenses totaled $105,000.
While Denise may be stepping away from center stage, for now, it’s clear her story isn’t over. In the world of Housewives, after all, the door is never fully closed.
Ramona Singer, the former star of Real Housewives of New York, is well-known for her sometimes blunt and socially awkward behavior. So it came as little surprise when the 68-year-old’s lack of tact was on full display during a recent encounter at a party.
What made the situation more surprising was who the “fan” actually was none other than Hollywood actress Emma Roberts. When Roberts approached Ramona Singer to say hello, the reality TV personality initially brushed her off. Singer later realized the mistake and quickly tried to make amends after her daughter Avery encouraged her to do so.
In a video Singer shared on social media, she exclaimed, “So guess who I ran into!” before pulling Roberts into view and adding, “She wanted to say hi to me and I said, ‘NOT now!’”
Roberts responded with a laugh, saying, “I’m a big fan and she said, ‘Get away! NO!’” She then mimicked Singer by putting her palm out as if to push her away, illustrating how Singer had dismissed her.
Avery then stepped in, telling her mother, “You need to go fix it because you have no idea who you just shooed away!” After giving Singer a little tough love, Avery went over to Roberts to apologize on her mom’s behalf.
Roberts chimed in again, saying, “And now we’re BFFs. All of us!”
Emma Roberts is known for her love of Real Housewives and has even been spotted hanging out with Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay.
Ramona herself has been open about her complicated relationship with fame. Last year, she admitted that she “never liked being famous” and felt much happier after leaving the show. She was an original cast member of RHONY, which launched in 2008, but was let go during the reboot in 2021.
In an interview with Us Weekly, Singer shared her thoughts: “I never liked being famous. Isn’t there a saying, ‘fame isn’t what it’s all cracked up to be?’” She added, “I don’t think I was really famous, but I guess I was sort of.”
Ramona also expressed sympathy for A-list celebrities who are constantly followed by paparazzi. She recalled a vacation with her ex-husband Mario Singer, saying, “I was on vacation once with my ex-husband, and [people] were in the trees, taking photos.”
She concluded, “I don’t think fame is great, but I guess you have to get famous to be successful in entertainment.”
This is not the first time Ramona Singer has spoken about her experience with the spotlight. In March 2023, she told DailyMail.com, “I haven’t been on TV in two years now and I’m more relaxed now, I’m happier.” She went on to say, “I don’t have to deal with negative things being put out there that isn’t true.”
Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lynne Curtin’s daughter, Alexa Curtin, recently faced legal troubles, serving three days in jail related to a methamphetamine possession charge.
According to records obtained by Us Weekly, Alexa, 32, was booked on June 3 following an outstanding warrant. After being appointed a public defender, she pleaded guilty to all counts and was ordered by the court to serve six days in Orange County Jail, with credit for time served.
Alexa Curtin’s sentencing stems from an incident with police on August 8, 2022. Prosecutors charged her with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of paraphernalia, specifically “an opium pipe or device or paraphernalia used for unlawfully injecting or smoking a controlled substance.” Notably, Alexa failed to appear at multiple court hearings in December 2022 and August 2023, prompting the court to issue a warrant for her arrest with bail set at $10,000.
In January 2024, the Garden Grove Police Department served the warrant but did not arrest Alexa at that time. She again failed to appear at a March 2024 hearing, leading to another bench warrant. Court records show that on April 7, 2024, Alexa was pulled over for driving with an expired registration. The ticket noted that she did not have a home address and cited her for two outstanding warrants, ordering her to appear in court. Despite the court setting an arraignment for June 11, 2024, Alexa did not attend.
It wasn’t until last month that the Anaheim Police Department served her the latest warrant, leading to her serving jail time and being ordered to pay more than $200 in fines.
Alexa’s legal issues are not new. She has a “long history of run-ins with law enforcement,” including charges in 2019 for “possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, petty theft, vandalism, and driving under the influence.” At that time, she pleaded not guilty. Earlier, in 2017, Alexa was awarded $2 million in a lawsuit alleging sexual assault by an Orange County sheriff, though the defendants denied all allegations.
Back in 2021, Alexa had been sentenced to 68 days in jail after the 28-year-old pleaded guilty to multiple charges.
In today’s AllAboutTRH episode, we recap the Valley and dive deep into Kristen’s Redemption and unpack the real villain of the story… Janet. From her low blows to her manipulative moves, we’re breaking down why it’s time she’s off our TV. We also explore why Queen Nia and King Danny trigger people simply by existing, and what that says about the cast. Plus, is Michelle adding anything, or just taking up space?
Plus everything you need to know about Denise and Aaron’s divorce including finances and our take on him asking for spousal support
Gia Giudice is standing firmly by her mom Teresa Giudice following a recent interview that ended abruptly when Teresa was questioned about her past tax fraud charges.
The 24-year-old “Next Gen NYC” star didn’t hold back in defending her mother, calling Chicago’s WGN9 host Larry Potash “insulting” and “unprofessional” during a recent episode of the “Viall Files” podcast.
The controversy arose when Potash asked Teresa, “How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years? Is that what the fraud charges were?” To this, Teresa responded sharply, “OK. Let’s just hang up. That’s it,” and ended the interview immediately.
Gia acknowledged her mom’s reaction, joking that Teresa “felt frazzled” and “is not tech savvy in any way.” She went on to praise her mom, saying, “I thought she handled it perfectly. She’s just over it.”
Gia expressed frustration over the ongoing assumptions about her family’s finances, stating, “People have this whole narrative that we just don’t pay our taxes. It’s honestly comical for me.” She continued, “But I feel so bad for my mom because she’s been busting her ass and paying everything since she got out.”
While Gia recognized that “people want [Teresa] to set the record straight,” she stressed that it’s “frankly … nobody’s business.”
She added, “People think they know what happened, still to this day, and they don’t.”
For context, Teresa Giudice and her ex-husband Joe Giudice pleaded guilty to fraud charges in 2014. Teresa served 11 months in prison for mail, wire, and bankruptcy fraud. Joe served two years before being deported to Italy in 2019, after which the couple ended their 20-year marriage.
Gia’s defense highlights her support for Teresa as she continues to face public scrutiny over her past.
NeNe Leakes, the iconic original star of Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), has long been known for her bold and unapologetic presence on the show. Back in season 2, she famously declared, “I don’t keep up with the Joneses, I am the Joneses.” Now, five years after her last appearance on the series, it seems that line might be due for an upgrade—something more like, “I’m not a friend of the Housewives, I am the Housewives.”
Fans have been eagerly hoping for NeNe’s return to the Bravo reality juggernaut, and while she’s expressed some openness to coming back, she’s decidedly hesitant about doing so in the “friend of the cast” role that many former stars have taken on. Speaking on the Humble Brag podcast with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Crystal Kung Minkoff and her RHOA alum Cynthia Bailey, Leakes shared her honest thoughts.
“I’m not mad at the ‘friend’ role. I just think, answering your question, if I were to ever step back on that platform and would I be a friend, I really feel like, I don’t know that I would be a friend,” she said, clearly unsure if that status fits her legacy.
Pressed by Cynthia Bailey, who currently appears as a “friend” on season 16, NeNe admitted she’d have to consider it seriously. “I like the ‘friend’ role, I like the capacity, I don’t have a problem with it at all. I just would think, NeNe, season 1, the first Housewife, and I’m a friend? I don’t know.”
Indeed, NeNe’s place in RHOA history is cemented. She was part of the original group that launched the series in 2008 alongside Kim Zolciak, Sherée Whitfield, Lisa Wu, and DeShawn Snow. This was Bravo’s first show with a majority Black cast and the third installment of the Real Housewives franchise, which has since grown into a sprawling cultural phenomenon, spawning international spin-offs, fan conventions, and even a podcast industry all its own.
NeNe quickly became the breakout star and the heart of RHOA, anchoring the series through eight seasons. Even in her eighth season, she appeared as a “guest,” highlighting the complex relationship she has had with the show over the years. Beyond reality TV, she branched out into scripted roles on shows like Glee and The New Normal, as well as stage productions such as Chicago.
Her most recent stint on RHOA spanned three seasons from 2017 to 2020. But in September 2020, after what she described as “an extremely, extremely long, exhausting, tiring, emotional negotiation,” NeNe announced she had made the difficult decision “to not be a part of Real Housewives of Atlanta season 13.”
Since then, the drama hasn’t stopped. NeNe’s relationship with Bravo and executive Andy Cohen has been publicly strained. After her exit, she accused Cohen of racism and called him a “master manipulator” who, she claimed, had been “using me for ratings like they have always done.” She even filed a lawsuit against Cohen and Bravo in 2022 alleging racism and a hostile work environment — though she dropped the suit four months later.
So, while fans still hope to see NeNe back on their screens, it’s clear the path forward is complicated. The woman who once defined what it means to be a Real Housewife seems reluctant to return in anything less than a starring role.
As NeNe herself put it, “First Housewife, and I’m a friend? I don’t know.”
As The Real Housewives of Orange County gears up for its much-anticipated Season 19 return, Gina Kirschenheiter is already reaching out to fans with a candid message. Before the cameras start rolling, Gina wanted to prepare viewers for some moments that might catch them off guard.
“I know that you guys are not going to be happy about some things…I feel like I should take the opportunity to clear it out now, so that you all understand what’s going on there.”
One of the first things Gina addressed on her Instagram page was her ever-present accessory: her Herschel backpack. “This backpack is my whole life,” she revealed. She warned fans that they’ll be seeing it “ad nauseum” throughout the season. When asked why she sticks with the same bag, Gina was refreshingly honest: she simply “doesn’t have time” to switch it up, and honestly, she “doesn’t care.” In fact, she called the backpack “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Gina also gave a heads-up about her style in the show’s confessionals. She admitted to a bit of a “lack of effort there,” though she tried to put a positive spin on it. “It’s a very pretty dress, my jewelry is beautiful,” she noted. “I did my own hair and makeup … I’m doing the best I can, guys.”
Gina also touched on weight, “Because I’ve also been happy and work-focused, I have gained weight,” she shared candidly. Fans might recognize this as the return of the so-called “Love Chub,” perhaps signaling progress in her relationship with boyfriend Travis Mullen. Gina also joked about her recent struggles: “being able to fit in my own pants.”
Gina wanted to get ahead of things before fans did.
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The financial details of Denise Richards’ lifestyle are coming to light amid her ongoing divorce from husband Aaron Phypers. In court documents filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court obtained by TMZ, Phypers, 49, laid out the couple’s extravagant monthly spending habits — and the figures are turning heads.
According to Phypers, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum earns over $250,000 per month thanks to a mix of OnlyFans content, television appearances, and various brand endorsements. Meanwhile, he claimed he has had no income since shutting down his wellness business, Quantum 360 Club, earlier in 2024.
In his filing, Phypers provided a detailed breakdown of what he says the pair spend monthly as a household of three — which includes Richards’ adopted daughter, Eloise. He stated their total monthly expenses come in at around $105,000.
Among the most jaw-dropping figures: “$25,000 of that going to food, and $20,000 going to clothes,” according to Phypers.
The documents also detail a reported rent of $18,000 per month, not including an additional “$8,000 they spend on utilities, the $5,000 they spend on maintenance and repairs and the additional $5,000 they spend on laundry and cleaning.”
Phypers further revealed that their phone bill is $500 monthly, and transportation-related costs amount to $1,500. Household needs appear to be a high priority as well: “he and the ‘Denise Richards & Her Wild Things’ star drop $10,000 on groceries and household supplies, $15,000 on eating out and an additional $15,000 on entertainment, gifts and vacations.”
When it comes to parenting costs, Phypers claimed Richards pays “$7,000” for child care each month.
Interestingly, despite the lavish lifestyle, the filing showed zero dollars allocated for insurance, savings, investments, or charitable giving. Phypers, who is seeking spousal support, listed “$0 spent on insurance, savings and investments, and charitable donations.”
The petition cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce, with the official date of separation listed as July 4. Phypers also asked that their company, Smoke & Mirrors Entertainment, be divided equally as part of the community and quasi-community property division.
