LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' fame Erika Jayne unveiled her reasons for blocking ex-husband Tom Girardi's phone number, in a candid conversation with local news channel KTLA 5 on Tuesday, October 24.
The reality star shared that her decision came after a particularly distressing incident. Just two weeks before her appearance on the show, Erika had to say a heartbreaking goodbye to her beloved dog, Tiago. During that trying time, Tom persistently called and hounded her, with a staggering tally of 20 calls in a single day.
Clearly exasperated by the incessant communication, Erika decided she'd had enough and took the step to block him, saying that the day she had to put her dog to sleep "was a day in which Tom Gerardi was calling me 20 times a day, and I just said, you know, 'I can't do this,' and I blocked him."
Who is Erika Jayne dating now?
Erika Jayne, the iconic reality star, dropped hints about her latest romance during a recent 'Two T's in a Pod' podcast episode. Although she didn't reveal the details of her new flame, she did share that he's younger.
When asked if she'd introduce him on the show, she playfully brushed off the idea, expressing her desire for privacy and peace. The mystery man, since then, has left fans intrigued.
Why did Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi get divorced?
Back in 2020, Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi announced their divorce, triggering a storm of controversy. The timing raised suspicions, with a lawsuit claiming that the divorce was a ploy to divert attention from Tom's alleged involvement in embezzlement related to the Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims, as reported by Insider.
The divorce was further complicated by allegations of infidelity.
"This is not a step taken lightly or easily. I have great love and respect for Tom and for our years and the lives we built together. It is my absolute wish to proceed through this process with respect and with the privacy that both Tom and I deserved. I request others give us that privacy as well," she told People in a statement.
Erika, known for her role in 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', released a heartfelt statement expressing her respect for Tom and their decision to end the marriage.
Her divorce filing included requests for spousal support and the termination of such support for her ex, all within the context of a surprising absence of a prenup.
Did Tom Girardi cheat on Erika Jayne?
In a dramatic twist in 2021, Erika Jayne responded to allegations of cheating by her then-husband, Tom Girardi. The 84-year-old attorney was accused of infidelity during their two-decade-long marriage.
Erika revealed that she had caught Tom on a date with another older woman, and the cheating claims were substantiated by a trove of compelling evidence she had gathered.
The bombshell revelation unfolded during an episode of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', where Erika disclosed that she had uncovered years of text messages and incriminating pictures on Tom's phone, leaving no room for denial. Tom's infidelity had finally come to light, marking a turning point in their tumultuous relationship, per E! News.
When asked whether Tom denied the allegations, she replied with a resounding, "Nope."
