Being in the Real Housewives franchise often means being scrutinized by the public, and when the husbands have affairs, their misdeeds frequently make headlines. Sometimes, the housewives and their husbands have built strong foundations before coming into the show. Over time, the stress of being filmed, and being analyzed by Real Housewives fans, puts a strain on their marriages.
On the other hand, many housewives come into the show knowing that their marriages are in trouble, to take advantage of their new career paths. Ramona Singer from The Real Housewives of New York City believed that she had a strong marriage with her then-husband, Mario Singer. However, in 2013, she found out that Mario was having an affair with a younger woman, and filed for divorce in 2014.
Conversely, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Camille Grammer’s marriage with television star Kelsey Grammer was already on the rocks when she joined in season 1. Later, it was revealed later that he had an affair with a woman named Kayte Walsh. Both Ramona and Camille had to deal with fallout linked with their husbands’ infidelities. This drama played out on the show, and there are other housewives who were also unlucky in love.
RHONY Season 8: Luann de Lesseps Finds Out Tom D’Agostino Cheated On Her
The way that RHONY star Luann de Lesseps found out that her husband Tom D'Agostino was cheating on her was a housewife’s worst nightmare. Luann’s whirlwind relationship with Tom was concerning to her castmates, especially after rumors of his cheating ways surfaced. During a RHONY cast trip to Miami, housewife Bethenny Frankel received a text from a friend, which showed Tom kissing another woman at a bar. Luann was devastated by the picture, but she was still determined to marry him. The couple wed in 2016, but divorced a short seven months later, after Tom went out partying with an ex-flame. Luann said that was the last straw in their already complicated relationship, and filed for divorce soon after.
RHOC Season 10: Shannon Beador Reveals David’s Affair
In The Real Housewives of Orange County season 10, Shannon Beador shared that she had found out about her husband David Beador’s eight-month relationship with another woman. Divorce was not an option for Shannon, so she and David worked hard to rebuild their marriage. In RHOC season 11, David surprised Shannon with a vow renewal ceremony that we held in front of their friends and family. It seemed as if their marriage was on the right track, but in 2017, the two separated. Sadly, their divorce was contentious, and Shannon has shared that she and David don't speak to each other.
RHONJ Season 12: Bill Aydin’s Past Affair Was Outed By Margaret Josephs
Jennifer Aydin joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey in season 9, and her life with her husband Bill Aydin and her four children seemed picture perfect. However, in season 12, Margaret was sick of Jennifer being on a high horse, and blurted out that she knew Bill had an affair over ten years ago. Jennifer was shocked that a secret she had buried so deeply came to light, especially on national television. Instead of denying it, the RHONJ star fully embraced the truth. and used her time on season 12 to heal from the past. Bill was initially embarrassed to have his secret revealed, but he took full responsibility for his affair. Now, his marriage with Real Housewives' Jennifer is stronger than ever.