Find Out The Names Of Top 10 Real Housewives Struggling Financially Behind All The Glamour & Frolic!

The Real Housewives franchise has garnered a vast and widespread fan base over the years. Bravo TV launched the series with RHOC, which later expanded across America with various spin-offs. Now, the franchise has crossed oceans, following the network’s release of international spin-offs of the popular series. Fans love to see the extravagance and splendor that the Real Housewives’ tag brings.

However, the circumstances of being undoubtedly filthy rich come with an undeniable darker side that sparked curiosity among fans. If one had to ask the RHOBH fan for trademark words for the show, they’d say glamor, luxury, extravagance, scandals, debts, and also tax fraud. If there ain’t no scandal, there ain’t no news of a ‘Real Housewife’. Over the years, authorities have charged several cast members from the franchise with tax evasion, financial fraud, and unpaid dues, among other offenses.

Real Housewives: RHOBH Season 15 Trailer Goes Down In ‘Real Housewives’ Hall Of Fame Besides RHOC Season 19 Reunion!

Bravo released the RHOC reunion deets around the same time as the RHOBH Season 15 trailer. It sparked a blaze of anticipation and excitement within the fandom. RHOBH Season 15 has welcomed a few ‘new bloods’. From Erika’s ‘hard launch’ to debutante Rachel’s arrival to ‘new friend turned foe’, Amanda, the trailer has the whole fandom hooked for more Real Housewives news.

On the other hand, the RHOC cast hashed out 20 years’ worth of drama in their Season 19 reunion. From Tamra’s integrity being questioned to the unfolding feud between her and Rossi, and the emotional exchanges between Emily and Katie, fans are having quite a wild ride. Bravo is currently releasing the reunion in three parts. The first, second, and third parts will air on Bravo at 8 p.m. ET on November 6, 13, and 20, respectively.

10 Real Housewives Who Are Paying The Price For Their Extravagant Opulence

Wendy Osefo

Authorities recently charged the The Real Housewives of Potomac star and her husband with insurance fraud. This whole debacle resulted in Bravo dropping her ‘Wife Swap’ episode from being the premiere episode. In particular, the couple reported a fake robbery and filed insurance claims. Therefore, authorities apprehended the couple, and Dr. Wendy stepped down from her professor position at Wesleyan University. However, Bravo is still employing the RHOP alumna.

Dorit Kemsley

Dorit Kemsley’s money problems are no secret to the RHOBH circle. There has long been proof of her and her ex-husband living beyond their means. Moreover, her recent divorce is known to have significantly impacted her finances, as she struggles with her post-divorce expenses. The RHOBH Season 15 trailer shows her breaking down into emotional outbursts on multiple occasions.

Kim Zolchiak

RHOA star is no stranger to an opulent lifestyle. Fans have also called her out for biting off more than she could chew several times. Cracks started to show on their facade when the Georgia mansion went into foreclosure, and they had to be forcibly removed from the property. Money was a significant factor in her divorce from her ex-husband. Kim’s daughter, Ariana, also accused her parents of spending her money on their lifestyle on “Next Gen NYC.”

Teresa Giudice

The RHONJ star’s drama with the IRS is basic Real Housewives trivia. She was also the first Real Housewife to be incarcerated. Authorities sentenced her to 15 years in prison on charges of bankruptcy fraud. Her then-husband was also deported. The reality TV star, however, rebuilt her finances afterwards, but troubles struck again when her husband faced tax liens of more than $3 million.

Sonja Morgan

The RHONY alumna’s love-and-hate relationship has become a trademark for her. The reality star filed for bankruptcy in 2010, citing nearly $20 million in debt from failed movie ventures. Her $9.1 million townhouse was featured prominently in the RHONY episodes. She was also recently banned from an upscale NYC restaurant after failing to pay for her $1000 bill. The star later defended herself, feigning ignorance.

Lisa Barlow

A significant part of the RHOSLC storylines were the lawsuits against Lisa Barlow. Several businesses have sued her for her business practices on multiple occasions. She defended the circumstances, claiming normalcy because, apparently, getting sued is also a part of owning a business. Although both fans and her castmates have questioned her oddball behavior over the years, she has brushed it off, never batting an eyelash.

Erika Jayne

The RHOBH alumna became entangled in her estranged husband’s fraud charges. Fans started slamming her when authorities discovered that her ex-husband funneled charity money to fund her career and business. Several other lawsuits are currently pending against her, undoubtedly taking a significant toll on her finances. Girardi’s bankruptcy trustee files one such lawsuit, and Marco Morante, the owner of a design business, brings another.

Kelli Ferrell

This RHOA maximalist first led the fandom to believe that she was a picture-perfect, strong businesswoman. However, several lawsuits seemingly have cut through her thick pockets since her Bravo debut, all accusing her of financial misdeeds. Authorities discovered that Kelli had misled a joint loan of $420,000 with her ex-husband for a significant birthday celebration. She was also sued for allegedly having over $26,000 in credit card debt.

Kenya Moore

Unlike other failed RHOA business prospects, Moore’s luxury hair salon actually materialized with some earnings. However, following the salon’s initial success, the landlord sued the star for owing $44,000 in rent money. She had also had several tax liens to her name. From a $150,000 due tax lien to another $14,000 tax lien, the Bravoleb has been quite busy digging herself a big financial hole.

Brynn Whitfield

The RHONY alumna’s endless lies caught upto her in season 15. She turned out to be the show’s biggest villain. Although she claimed to earn seven figures annually, there is evidence that she faced financial challenges long before her Bravo debut. The self-proclaimed consultant apparently was evicted from her NYC apartment for failing to pay her due rent. The star additionally reported owing $30,000 in back taxes. For more such latest Real Housewives’ stars updates, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.