Erika Jayne Admits She’s A Drunk Like Shannon Beador!
Erika Jayne Admits She’s A Drunk Like Shannon Beador!
While appearing on Tamra Judge and Teddi Mellencamp’s Two Ts in a Pod podcast, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne revealed that during the tumultuous period of her marriage breakdown and legal drama with estranged husband, Thomas Girardi, she turned to alcohol as a way to cope.
Erika Jayne shared with listeners that she was in such a dark place that she “was trying to die” by using alcohol to numb herself and escape the intense backlash and emotional turmoil she was facing.
“I was trying to not wake up and not hear it anymore,” the 53-year-old reality star confessed, reflecting on how overwhelmed she felt by both the legal scandal and the public scrutiny surrounding her. Erika added that during this time, she made “bad choices” to numb her emotions, and admitted that she’s still in therapy to address her struggles.
Concern for Shannon Beador
During the podcast, Erika Jayne also expressed concern for *Real Housewives of Orange County* star Shannon Beador, who recently faced a DUI and hit-and-run arrest. Erika revealed that she’s worried about Shannon’s continued drinking in the wake of these incidents, given her own experience with alcohol in challenging times. “I would prefer not to see her drinking while she’s in such a terrible time,” Erika said, emphasizing how she believes alcohol could be counterproductive during difficult moments.
Thoughts on Alexis Bellino
Shifting gears, Erika also discussed her views on fellow *RHOC* star Alexis Bellino, sharing that both viewers and the cast are feeling worn down by Alexis’ behavior. Alexis has been involved in recent drama on *RHOC*, including threats to leak videos involving John Janssen, Shannon Beador’s ex-boyfriend. Erika noted, “The whole audience is worn down by this woman. And I say that with love and kindness.”
Erika Jayne’s candid revelations and her reflections on her struggles with alcohol offer a glimpse into the emotional toll her public and personal crises have taken on her, as well as her empathy for fellow reality stars going through difficult times.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 is set to premiere this fall on Bravo.
Olivia Davis is a Staff Writer at All About The Tea. Olivia’s hobbies include binging Netflix series, and watching Housewives on Bravo. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in History.