Bravo world is renowned for dishing out premium, enthralling reality content for fans. Among its many shows, the Real Housewives franchise and Vanderpump Rules have garnered the most viewers, with each wanting to be entertained by the never-ending drama on display.
On both shows, fans have followed the lives of elite, wealthy women and the relationship between themselves and their staffs alongside having a front-row seat to key events/ incidents they often face.
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As such, watching their favorites go through breakups was part of the many dramas that unfolded in 2021. Though most fans have empathized with the stars, it is almost common knowledge that many were not surprised by their relationships hitting the rocks.
Here is some curated content about four Bravo breakups of 2021 that fans felt were inevitable.
‘Real Housewives Of Orange County’ — Braunwyn Windham-Burke And Sean Burke
Braunwyn Windham-Burke and Sean Burke’s relationship was among the longest-running on the Bravo reality show. The pair had spent over 26 years together and shared seven kids. Sadly, the reality stars parted ways in July 2021.
Although the split should have been a surprise given the length of the affair, fans were not really shocked for a reason. In the last month of 2020, Braunwyn had come out as a lesbian. She was tired of keeping that part of her life closeted and wanted to breathe the fresh air of openness.
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After the reveal, the couple still shared the same residence while dating other people. However, it only took a few months for that ship to sail.
As reported by Us Weekly, the official statement from Braunwyn read, “We have not decided if after this little experiment of having a few months apart we are gonna come back together and live together as friends and family. Or if we are going to keep the kids in the house and we will come in and out,” she told the news outlet.
“We need a break; we need some space right now.”
‘Vanderpump Rules’ — Raquel Leviss And James Kennedy
Raquel and James’ romance was a side attraction on the “Vanderpump Rules” reality tv series, and lovers of the show were always eager to see the pair pack the PDA from time to time.
The two parted ways recently and disclosed that they had different goals in life, hence the split. However, before the breakup made the headlines, fans could tell there was some trouble in paradise.
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James had continually tried to control Raquel’s life and even made some unsavory comments about her plastic surgery. Apparently, she could not take it any longer and thought it best to leave the relationship.
“We love each other very much, but we are not in love. We want nothing but the best for each other, so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending love,” the couple announced in a statement on Instagram.
‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ — Kenya Moore And Marc Daly
Kenya Moore and Marc Daly were married for four years and shared a daughter Brooklyn before the actress filed for divorce in the summer of 2021.
She disclosed in an interview that she lost a part of herself during her time with Moore and now feels “liberated” knowing they had parted ways for good.
“I lost myself, I lost my voice, and I lost a lot of my confidence and self-esteem because of everything that was happening with the relationship,” the ex-beauty queen said, as reported by Page Six.
Moore added that although it might be hard healing from all the trauma, she would eventually be okay. She admitted that her decision to leave grew after realizing that staying in the toxic affair might affect her daughter.
‘Vanderpump Rules’ — Randall Emmett And Lala Kent
Lala Kent and Randall Emmett’s relationship ended based on infidelity. Although the reality star confided that she knew nothing of his frolicking antics, Bravo fans had seen through the faithful man demeanor Emmett had cloaked around himself.
“I think my head was completely in the sand. I think I ignored many things that I probably shouldn’t have. But I think I ignored them because he’s good at what he does,” Lala explained on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat Podcast.”
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“I would have put millions upon millions of dollars on him never creeping around on me. I would have never thought in a million years. And everyone around me is blindsided as well.”
The Give Them Lala author welcomed a daughter, Ocean, with Emmett during their three-year-long relationship.
