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As “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” returns for Season 14, Erika Jayne talks about the upcoming drama, and she’s glad the focus isn’t on her this time around.
Extra’s Billy Bush spoke to Erica, who is moving on with her life after her ex Tom Girardi was convicted of embezzling millions of dollars from his clients.
She commented: “Tom was found guilty. It was tough. It’s tough to watch someone you love, respect and honor meet their end like this.”
Tom Girardi convicted of embezzling millions of dollars from customers
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Girardi is scheduled to be sentenced in December.
Erica said: “I have a weight on my heart, but I have to let it go and move on. There’s nothing left for me there. I can’t do anything about it. It’s beyond my control.” But what I can control is the future of my life, and that’s what I’m focused on.”
Jayne admitted that she felt “absolutely” wronged during Tom’s difficulties and still finds it difficult to let it go, adding that it was true that she felt “absolutely” wronged. Some days are more than others.”
She added, “I’d like to think I’m probably 80% of the way there… but my therapist wouldn’t agree. She’d say you’re still halfway there.”
“There’s a level of hurt that I’ve accepted that will never go away,” Erika explained. “But resenting what happened doesn’t help me at all. I have to get over it. The sadness will always be there.”
Despite the situation, Erica remains strong, saying, “I’m proud of myself for putting one foot in front of the other and just showing up for myself.” spoke.
Has she moved on with someone new?
she said jokingly. That always helps…there’s always room for more. ”
However, Erica is not interested in a one-night stand and says, “It’s not moral. If I don’t know you know someone, you can be anyone.” ” he says.
As for whether she is looking for a boyfriend, she confessed: So, yeah, but friends with benefits, whatever that is, is great. ”
Back on the show, Jayne talked about navigating the friction between castmates Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley this season.
Erica said, “I’ve heard both sides, so I have Kyle on one side and Dorit on the other. They’ve both complained to me. Apparently, this has been discussed on both sides for a very long time. But eventually they figured it out and I could hear it all.”
Kyle may not get along with every woman, but Erica has “always gotten along” with her.
Erika said, “From the moment we met, she was very good to me and I never really had to, so I’ll always remember that.”
Erica also weighed in on former castmates Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave’s breakup, saying, “I feel for Teddi. She has three young children and she’s my friend. I know she’s going through a really tough time and I wish her all the best.”
“RHOBH” premieres on Bravo on November 19th.
