Erika Jayne Left Flustered & In Tears On 'RHOBH' Reunion Special As Host Andy Cohen Questions Her Involvement In Embezzlement Scheme
The claws were out on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion special, with host Andy Cohen and Erika Jayne going head-to-head over the reality star's alleged embezzlement scheme drama.
The first look at the explosive four-part special, released Wednesday, October 6 — featuring cast mates Jayne, Kyle Richards, Sutton Stracke, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Dorit Kemsley, Lisa Rinna and Garcelle Beauvais — kicked off with the embattled star and Rinna discussing what could possibly go down at the reunion ahead of the taping.
"There's gonna be some shots taken and some shots fired," Jayne knowingly said. "And there's gonna be some winners, and there's gonna be some losers."
"Well, that's life baby," Rinna duly noted.
Cut to the reunion, and Cohen made it clear he intended to fire shots directly aimed at Jayne. “We’re gonna put you on a skewer, and I’m gonna fire up the barbecue,” the 53-year-old warned Jayne, 50.
He then asked: “Why didn’t you leave Tom sooner?” referring to Jayne's estranged husband, Tom Girardi — who was accused of embezzling millions in settlement money that was intended for the families of the victims of the Lion Air Flight 610 plane crash in 2018. (Jayne and Girardi were sued last year by a class-action firm alleging the wealthy couple embezzled money through their "sham" divorce.)
“Where was I going?” Jayne shot back at Cohen, who retorted: “I know what you make on this show. Did you feel you were held captive?"
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Cohen didn't stop there, as he then brought up the 82-year-old's string of extramarital affairs and claims that he put $20 million in Jayne's business account with her allegedly not knowing.
"No," she simply said in response to Cohen spouting off about her personal life. The Bravo host continued on, asking the ladies — who appeared to have all had their turn to question their fellow housewife — whether they believed Jayne didn't know what her husband was doing.
“Can someone please back me the f**k up on what I’m saying?” the blonde housewife angrily begged.
Cohen claimed Jayne tried to blame Girardi's mental capacity on the estranged couple's legal drama and woes, which the RHOBH star tried to refute. However, Cohen candidly noted her story “lands differently when there are air crash victims.” (Girardi was moved to a senior living facility after he was diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer's disease and dementia earlier this year.)
Before the clip came to an end, Cohen questioned Jayne over whether she ever asked Girardi if he did it, to which she replied while choking up: "I asked why am I… why." With tears streaming down her face, Jayne looked away from Cohen with a defeated gaze.
The RHOBH four-part reunion premieres Wednesday, October 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
