PHOTO: See Stacey Rusch and TJ Jones’ Alleged Contract for RHOP as Fans React
Stacey Rusch and Thomas Anthony “TJ” Jones‘s alleged Real Housewives of Potomac contract has been leaked.
As rumors continue to swirl in regard to TJ’s apparent lawsuit against Stacey, 53, in which he accuses her of failing to pay him for appearing on season nine of the Bravo reality show, a document in which she is seemingly seen agreeing to pay the actor half of her salary has been posted on social media.
“Stacey & TJ’s alleged contract landed in my dms. The source swears this is the contract. Seems insane to me too but have to share with you guys,” Bravo and Cocktails
“I, Stacey D Rusch, willingly enter this agreement with Thomas Anthony Jones Jr. as an equal partner and cast member of Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Potomac, (RHOP) produced by Truly Original, LLC, and NBCUniversal Media, LLC,” it read. “I agree that Thomas Anthony Jones Jr. is entitled to 50% of my total salary earned as compensation for my appearance for the 2024 season as a cast member, and each season I appear as a cast member of (RHOP) thereafter.”
“This contract shall automatically renew each season, and remain in effect until my employment as a cast member of (RHOP) ends, or a mutually agreed time,” it concluded.
In addition to several of the outlet’s followers poking fun at the supposed contract with comments like, “What in the Microsoft Word is this,” “What in the Temu version of a contract is this chile,” and “Me faking my mom’s signature on a failed test,” others pointed out that the document didn’t mention that Stacey was allegedly paying TJ to be her fake boyfriend.
“With CHATGPT… this is all they could come up with?” another wondered. “The state of this is so sad.”
“This is wild!” someone else agreed. “TJ typed that up real quick on Word doc.”
Even Preston Mitchum, 39, of Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard, weighed in.
“As an attorney, even the looks of this PMO,” he stated. “From the randomly bolded ‘RHOP Contract’ at the top, to the paragraph spacing, to his signature not being there, to him not being a cast member and therefore no contractual relationship with Truly/Bravo/NBCU.”
“Even if they entered one, it should be written very differently,” he added.
The Real Housewives of Potomac season 10 airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.
“THE POST-SHOW SHOCKER”: Golden Bachelor Mel Owens DECLARES WAR on Ex-Wife Fabiana Pimentel in Explosive $3 Million Home Feud, Admitting He Tried to Be Generous But Her ‘Nonstop Attacks and Public Smears’ Forced Him to Change Everything
In a jaw-dropping revelation that’s sending Bravo Nation into a frenzy, Mel Owens, star of The Golden Bachelor, has opened up about a heated legal and personal battle with his ex-wife Fabiana Pimentel, centering on their $3 million shared home.
“I TRIED TO BE GENEROUS — SHE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE”
Mel admitted in an exclusive interview that he initially planned to leave the house to their children, wanting to do right by the family.
“At first, I was like, ‘Let’s just make this simple for the kids,’” Mel revealed. “I didn’t want drama. I wanted peace. But Fabiana’s nonstop attacks and public smears left me no choice. I had to change everything.”
Sources close to the couple say tensions escalated after Mel’s appearance on the reality show, with Fabiana allegedly posting on social media and speaking out publicly, which Mel claims complicated negotiations and inflamed public opinion.
THE $3 MILLION BATTLE
The home, located in a highly sought-after neighborhood, has become the center of a bitter legal feud. Friends and insiders say Mel is now pursuing full ownership rather than leaving it as a joint arrangement, citing Fabiana’s alleged attempts to manipulate public perception and undermine him financially.
“It’s not just about the house,” a source revealed. “It’s about respect and control. Mel feels like he’s being dragged through the mud while trying to protect his kids. He’s had enough.”
MEL’S WAR DECLARATION
Mel didn’t hold back when speaking about his ex-wife’s behavior:
“It’s one thing to disagree — it’s another to try to destroy someone publicly,” he said. “I tried to be fair, but when you’re met with lies, harassment, and constant pressure… you fight back.”
Legal experts consulted by insiders say the battle could set a precedent for celebrity divorces, particularly when public personas clash with private property disputes.
FAN REACTION
Social media exploded after the story broke:
“Mel finally standing up for himself — FINALLY!”
“Fabiana’s behavior is wild… $3 million home, but all the drama is priceless.”
“This is going to get messy. Can’t wait to see how Bravo covers this.”
With tensions mounting and court dates looming, it seems Mel Owens is ready to go all in — and fans are bracing for a showdown that could make reality TV history.
