KANDI BURRUSS DEFENDS "MISSING" TODD TUCKER: INSIDE THE AWKWARD THANKSGIVING REUNION AND THE PHOTO THAT SPARKED A FAN FRENZY!
Thanksgiving at the Burruss-Tucker household was a masterclass in mixed signals. Just days after announcing the end of their 11-year marriage, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attempted a "friendly" holiday for their children—but a single Instagram photo exposed the cracks in their new reality, forcing Kandi into defensive damage control.
THE PHOTO SCANDAL: "HE WAS NOT LEFT OUT"
Kandi took to Instagram to share a wholesome group shot featuring her daughter Riley, Todd’s daughter Kaela, and their shared children, Ace and Blaze. But the absence of Todd Tucker was the elephant in the room.
As speculation ignited in the comments section about Todd being exiled from the family gathering, Kandi was forced to jump in with a pinned comment to control the narrative.
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Before anyone assumes anything Todd came earlier to eat with us but he wasn’t there for the pic," Kandi wrote, attempting to shut down the rumors. "He was not left out or anything like that.
"It’s a very specific choice," a PR expert noted. "She invited him to eat, but she didn't invite him into the 'branding' of the holiday. It signals that while they are co-parents, they are no longer a unit. He was a guest, not a host."
"DEALING WITH A LOT": THE REALITY BEHIND THE SMILES
While Kandi is busy managing the optics, admitting on Amazon Live that "life has been life-ing" her and that the split had been "
brewing for a while," Todd has remained largely silent. However, he broke his silence with a brief, telling comment to a fan on Instagram, admitting he is "dealing with a lot.
An insider source paints a picture of a tense but polite holiday. "They are doing this strictly for Ace and Blaze," the source revealed. "Kandi is determined to keep things civil, but the days of them being a team are over. Todd coming over 'earlier' to eat suggests shifts are being taken. It's the new normal, and it's painful for everyone involved."
THE CONCLUSION
Kandi Burruss is trying to navigate a high-profile divorce while maintaining her image as the woman who has it all together. But this Thanksgiving proved that even with the best PR spin, the absence of a husband from the family table speaks louder than any caption ever could. The "Old Lady Gang" is officially broken up, and no amount of turkey and stuffing can fix it.
“The Jason Weems Trouble”: Monique Samuels’ freedom is THREATENED as sources reveal new man Jason Weems is STILL LEGALLY MARRIED and facing a BITTER CUSTODY BATTLE, confirming her escape is now MIRED IN LEGAL CHAOS
The alleged escape of former RHOP star Monique Samuels from her complicated marriage to Chris Samuels has reportedly led her straight into a new storm of legal drama. Sources reveal that her rumored new man, Jason Weems, a former radio co-host, is allegedly STILL LEGALLY MARRIED, confirming that Monique's new relationship is MIRED IN LEGAL CHAOS and threatening to shatter her hopes for a drama-free future.
While Monique has been open about "choosing herself" and moving on, the alleged circumstances surrounding Jason Weems' marital status threaten her public image and expose her to severe scrutiny.
The Allegation: Still Legally Married
The most damaging rumor currently swirling around Monique and Jason Weems is the allegation that he is not yet legally divorced from his wife. This would place Monique in the deeply controversial position of allegedly being involved with a married man.
Social Media Scrutiny: Discussions across social media platforms like Reddit highlight this allegation, with users pointing out that while Monique is the famous one, the legal and moral blame is shared if Weems is indeed still married.
The "Lie" Defense: The speculation includes common defenses used by men in such situations, such as claiming to be "separated" or "getting a divorce," but the legal fact remains: If he is still married, his divorce is a massive ongoing liability.
Bitter Custody Battle and Legal Chaos
While there are no confirmed court records detailing a "BITTER CUSTODY BATTLE" directly involving Jason Weems and his estranged wife, the combination of an alleged ongoing marriage and children automatically leads to a high-stakes, protracted legal custody dispute.
Monique’s Exposure: Any bitter family court dispute involving Weems means that Monique’s "freedom" and new relationship are constantly under the legal microscope. Her involvement with him could potentially be used by his ex-wife's legal team in the custody battle to question Weems' stability or judgment.
MIRED IN LEGAL CHAOS: Monique sought a new life free from the drama of her previous marriage and reality TV, yet her new relationship is allegedly entrenched in the messiest type of legal proceeding—a high-asset, high-emotion divorce and custody fight.
Monique has chosen to be open and transparent about her personal life on platforms like her YouTube channel, but the alleged legal status of her new partner's marriage ensures that her escape from one drama has simply led her straight into another, potentially much larger, scandal.
A blended family! Golden Bachelor Barry 'Bear' Myrden and Sunny Long pack on the PDA as their kids join them for a wholesome family birthday dinner
Barry 'Bear' Myrden and Sunny Long are
The Golden Bachelor and the woman who stole his heart on the Channel Nine dating series looked more loved-up than ever in a series of Instagram snaps and videos shared by Sunny's daughter, Chloe.
One selfie, taken by Bear himself, captured their blended family gathered around the dinner table.
In the photo, fans spotted the 62-year-old's sons Jack and Charles, along with Sunny, Bear and Chloe.
Two unidentified girls also appeared in the shot, assumed to be partners or friends of Bear's sons.
In one sweet clip, Sunny, 58, perched on Bear's lap as the couple packed on the PDA, sharing a kiss for the camera.
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The Golden Bachelor stars Barry 'Bear' Myrden and Sunny Long are proving they're one big happy family
The pair who won the Channel Nine dating series looked more loved-up than ever in a series of Instagram snaps and videos shared by Sunny's daughter, Chloe (Pictured: Barry 'Bear' Myrden and Sunny Long)
In front of them was a cake decorated with candles, marking Bear's belated birthday celebration.
Another clip showed Sunny playing the piano while a guest sang Elvis' 1961 classic, Can't Help Falling in Love.
Sunny also posted a carousel of dinner snaps, capturing the family's celebration of the Golden Bachelor's 62nd birthday.
One photo showed Bear surrounded by beautifully wrapped gifts, clearly spoiled by his leading lady on his big day.
Another captured Sunny beaming as she posed with Bear and two of his sons.
Fans watched Sunny and Bear’s love story unfold on screens this year, culminating in a tense finale where the infrastructure engineer chose the CEO as his partner
And since then, Sunny has hit back at naysayers who have criticised the way she won the heart of the inaugural Australian Golden Bachelor.
