The Actual Housewives of Potomac star Stacey Rusch is clarifying her relationship standing, each previous and current, with Chris Samuels amid these relentless relationship rumors.
“I do know Chris socially, and that’s it,” Stacey solely advised Us Weekly on Friday, October 24. “And I believe that you will note, as we go about by the season, how there are numerous issues that Ashley [Darby] will say that aren’t true.”
She continued, “We are able to speak about accusations all day lengthy. However once more, I do know who I’m. I do know my relationships with my mates, and he’s a good friend, and I do know him socially.”
Stacey’s fellow castmate Ashley had beforehand accused her of attempting to hook up with Monique Samuel’s ex. Regardless of what Stacey stated is an unfounded rumor, the fact TV star described Chris as a “nice man” and dished on what it was prefer to movie alongside Monique.
“She’s a whole lot of enjoyable,” Stacey stated of her costar. “Yeah, a whole lot of enjoyable. I didn’t have the chance to satisfy her till we began filming collectively and, yeah, she’s a superb time.”
The relationship rumors are simply considered one of many drama-filled moments within the new season of The Actual Housewives of Potomac — a rollercoaster of a collection that Stacey isn’t afraid to climate regardless of the continuous gossip and drama.
“I imply, I’m a really nice and peaceable lady, however, you already know, I’m going to face up for myself,” she advised Us. “So if you wish to throw it at me, typically, you already know, I catch it and throw it proper again and you’ll obtain it proper in your hand.”
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Season 10 of the hit Bravo present additionally added Angel Massie and Tia Glover to the forged — what Stacey advised Us was a welcomed addition.
“I really like the brand new ladies,” she gushed to Us. “I believe that they’ve lovely tales to be advised. I believe they’ve lovely households, and I believe that individuals will fall in love with them the extra they get to satisfy them.”
Nonetheless, there may be one acquainted face that’s absent this season — Karen Huger — and it’s an absence Stacey advised Us is palpable.
“You already know, we had an awesome season and a full season. I imply, we’re solely 4 episodes in, and take a look at all the things that has occurred, proper?” she defined. “However Potomac is just not Potomac with out Karen Huger. So, I don’t know what her choices are, however I believe it’s protected to say that we might all be comfortable and welcome her again.”
Karen Huger is just not mincing phrases relating to what she thinks about The Actual Housewives of Potomac costar Stacey Rusch’s new relationship. “Properly, they’re not married. It was a sexless relationship,” Karen, 61, solely advised Us on the Us Weekly + Pluto TV Actuality Stars of the Yr Get together on the Dream Resort […]
Karen was absent from the present following her 2024 DUI conviction for her involvement in a solo crash close to Oaklyn Drive within the Potomac. She was launched from jail in September 2025 after serving a one-year sentence. She was initially sentenced to 2 years in jail, with one suspended.
When requested if she has spoken with Karen since her launch, Stacey advised Us, “I’ve not.”
“I couldn’t say that [I miss her friendship]”, she added. “Hear, you possibly can need the most effective for somebody and respect the place you’re.”
