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Most fans of The Real Housewives of Potomac seem to be pleased with part one of the season 9 reunion. However, part two showed Stacey Rusch in the hot seat over her comments about a designer she worked with. Now, that designer is responding and making some fairly shady allegations about the RHOP newbie.
Fans have enjoyed Stacey on the show so far. However, it seems the tides may be turning for the former QVC host. For starters, a report came out that said she leaked her casting news to a blog. She has denied this. Additionally, there will be some damning information about her later in the reunion. Reports say it will be revealed that she’s accused of allegedly paying Thomas Anthony “TJ” Jones to be her love interest for the cameras.
The Bravo Shade Room posted a preview for part two which begins with Andy Cohen asking about Stacey wearing a dress that Ashley Darby had already worn. Notably, it was a dress designed by Vivien Agbakoba, who is someone Stacey also hired to be the official designer for the charity event she hosted for the RHOP finale.
Stacey said in the clip, “I think it was quite obvious she was being shady on purpose.” Wendy Osefo then chimed in and said, “She told me f**k that bi**h.”
From there, the cast is shocked that Stacey could say something like this because she’s always so poised and well-put together.
She goes on, “I would never say that.”
Wendy then recalled, “I said how are you and Vivien, and you took a sip of your drink and said, “f**k that bi**h.”
The former QVC host continued, “You know, it’s really difficult for me because I choose to elevate her and have her be the exclusive fashion designer for Strut For Strays. I was mortified that she would put me in an outfit that one of my colleagues had already worn.”
However, it wasn’t long before Vivien saw the clip and then responded. She left a comment that read, “Thanks, Gizelle for asking who elevated who. The delusion of it all! Stacey is quickly unraveling her fraudulent self before our eyes.”
Her reply went on, “Stacey begged me to exclusively sponsor her event, to elevate it!- her words. BTW, I introduced Stacey to the RHOP group. This is how she thanks me? SMH!!”
She then said, “Lying Stacey begged me for that outfit!!! I originally custom-made that outfit for Ashley for a casual collaboration event. I offered Stacey another gown (appropriate for her event), and she insisted on Ashley’s outfit. I even showed her a pic of Ashley in it. My staff was present at the time of the conversation.”
She also said, “Hey, Stacey, you returned all of the gowns smelling funky. SMH. Everyone will soon see your true color. #Fake #Phony #fraud #thelies”
So far, the comments are not on Stacey’s side. Most people agree that it seems her true colors are being shown as the season has ended.