<p id=”par-1_50″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/rhoa-alum-kandi-burruss-stepping-into-a-new-chapter-as-she-announces-divorce-from-todd-tucker.html/”>Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s divorce</a> is getting messy as the former couple disagrees about their prenuptial agreement and child custody. Now, Burruss is involving Bravo via footage from <em>The Real Housewives of Atlanta</em>. And Tucker alleges that his lawyer wasn’t present when he signed their prenuptial agreement in 2014.</p>
<p id=”par-2_77″>Burruss’s lawyer has declared that Bravo filmed and broadcast “the parties’ journey to executing an enforceable Prenuptial Agreement” during the five-part reality TV special, <em>Kandi’s Wedding</em>, according to <a href=”https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kandi-burruss-using-bravo-clips-to-fight-ex-todd-tucker-over-prenup-excl/”>Us Weekly</a>. In this miniseries, which premiered in 2014, Tucker “audibly announced” that he was “good to sign” the prenuptial agreement. This occurred during a private encounter with Burruss and after talking to his lawyer “on and off camera.” Now, Bravo footage may support or deny <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/kandi-burruss-live-divorce-news-says-split-todd-tucker-brewing.html/”>Burruss’s claims</a>. </p>
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<p id=”par-3_41″>This isn’t the first time the TV network has had to hand over its footage to a judge. Several instances exist where Bravo stars (or those suing or defending them) have attempted to use or block reality-show footage in legal cases.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-jen-shah-attempted-to-block-rhoslc-clips-in-her-fraud-trial”>Jen Shah attempted to block ‘RHOSLC’ clips in her fraud trial</h2>
<p id=”par-4_60″>Ahead of her federal trial for wire fraud in a telemarketing scheme that targeted elderly people, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/rhoslc-jen-shah-asks-fan-not-to-believe-charges-we-will-prove-my-innocence.html/”>Jen Shah’s attorneys filed motions</a> requesting that clips from <em>The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City</em> not be used as evidence. They argued that the show is “highly edited” and “crafted through post-production.” Therefore, it lacks the “indicia of reliability” required for courtroom evidence.</p>
<p id=”par-5_41″>Essentially, Shah’s legal team contended that cast members portray exaggerated or production-driven versions of themselves. They argued that this undermines the credibility of on-camera statements. In the end, Shah faced too much evidence of CHARGE. She received a <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/breaking-down-the-sentence-what-led-to-jen-shahs-78-months-in-prison-attorney-duncan-levin-exclusive.html/”>78-month prison sentence</a>.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-caroline-manzo-and-brandi-glanville-s-rhugt-footage-restricted-by-the-court-as-part-of-lawsuit”>Caroline Manzo and Brandi Glanville’s ‘RHUGT’ footage restricted by the court as part of lawsuit</h2>
<p id=”par-6_58″>Caroline Manzo sued Bravo, NBCUniversal, and the production companies involved in <em>The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip</em>. She alleged that they <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/reality-tv/brandi-glanville-slams-caroline-manzo-lawsuit-claims-manzo-has-buyers-remorse.html/”>“caused” and “allowed” Brandi Glanville</a> to sexually harass and assault her during filming in Morocco in 2023. The <em>RHONY</em> alum claims the network encourages cast members to become intoxicated for ratings and does not enforce proper safety protocols.</p>
<p id=”par-7_38″>Manzo alleged that Glanville forced her tongue into her mouth and humped her without consent, reports <a href=”https://pagesix.com/2024/04/05/entertainment/caroline-manzo-brandi-glanville-rhugt-footage-restricted/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Page Six</a>. The court asked that the Bravo footage be “<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/andy-cohen-footage-caroline-manzo-brandi-glanville-released.html/”>temporarily restricted</a>” from the public. As of publication, this lawsuit is ongoing.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-erika-jayne-s-civil-lawsuits-involved-unaired-footage-from-rhobh”>Erika Jayne’s civil lawsuits involved unaired footage from ‘RHOBH’</h2>
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<p id=”par-8_55″>Erika Jayne’s estranged husband, Tom Girardi, encountered several civil lawsuits regarding alleged embezzlement in 2022. In connection with his lawsuits, the “Pretty Mess” singer faced <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/rhobh-erika-jayne-claims-broke-continues-flaunt-pricey-items.html/”>several accusations concerning their finances</a>. Jayne’s legal team and plaintiffs’ attorneys reportedly sought unreleased/unaired footage and other documentation from production companies tied to <em>The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills</em>. </p>
<p id=”par-9_48″>In early 2022, producers submitted some footage and documents to the courts as part of compliance efforts with subpoenas. Jayne’s case showed that even for more private or behind-the-scenes matters, reality-show footage <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/rhobh-unaired-footage-of-erika-jaynes-spending-subpoenaed-attorney-lisa-bloom.html/”>can be used as legal evidence</a>, or at least is requested as part of legal proceedings.</p>
<p id=”par-10_27″>The current <em>RHOBH</em> cast member is still involved in several ongoing lawsuits, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-erika-jayne-sued-25-million-girardi-kleese-bankruptcy-case.html/”>most notably a $25 million lawsuit</a> from Girardi’s bankruptcy trustee, scheduled for a 2026 trial.</p>
<p id=”par-11_44″>These legal battles prove just how blurred the line between reality TV and real-life consequences has become. As Bravo footage potentially becomes evidence in Burruss’s case, she joins a growing list of Housewives whose televised lives end up playing unexpected roles in legal disputes.</p>