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The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) aired a brand new episode on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 8 pm ET on Bravo.
The one-hour episode documented cast members as they navigated personal relationships, friendships, and complicated dynamics. They also involved themselves in scandals, gossip and allegations, causing what can be termed, the beginning of a much dramatic next couple of weeks this season.
On this week's episode of RHOP, Ashley's friend Deborah accused Candiace's husband Chris of allegedly flirting with her during Karen Huger's spring fling. This accusation has been a constant narrative for the ladies throughout the season. However, the production defended Chris by showing flashback clips that debunked all of the rumors that the ladies had spread.
Fans applauded the production team for defending Chris time and time again this season and tonight against Deborah's claims. One tweeted:
Cast members of the hit series include Candiace Dillard Bassett, Dr. Wendy Osefo, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Mia Thornton, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, and Jacqueline Blake.
The official synopsis of the episode, titled Mic Drop, reads:
"Karen hosts her first-ever live show as the ladies brace themselves for a Grande Dame Experience; Mia and Gordon discuss their relationship with Jacqueline."
Ashley's friend Deborah spreads a rumor about Chris on RHOP
Tonight's episode of RHOP saw the cast members being involved in different conversations that ranged from gossip to scandalous. Candiace's husband Chris Bassett has been an active part of the storyline this season and not by his own will. He is being dragged into several allegations and accusations by the ladies about his alleged "flirtatious" behavior.
While Ashley gathered her "pretty little things" group of friends for a few drinks, Gizelle also joined in. One of her friends, Deborah, who was also seen during the first couple of episodes, made a startling revelation within the group.
She revealed that Chris was allegedly flirting with her while she was at Karen Huger's spring fling, an event that was fully documented by production as the season premiere episode.
While Gizelle and Ashley were shocked, Deborah continued to explain that Chris was talking to her and getting close during the conversation, which she felt uncomfortable by. The RHOP stars advised her to take it up with his wife Candiace as there was a common consensus among women that Chris' behavior was disturbing.
When Deborah wanted to talk to Chris, Gizelle advised her against it as she felt Candiace wouldn't allow anyone to talk to her husband. Ashley, for her part, felt that she needed to address it as her friends wouldn't lie about the issue. While Deborah mentioned that even though Wendy's husband Eddie was flirting, it was more "subdued" compared to Chris.
While Deborah was making these claims, the production team decided to share a few flashback clips that hinted otherwise. It showed that Chris wasn't staring at her or making any form of advances. The clips showed Deborah introducing herself, following which Chris had a casual conversation, and it was evident to fans that there was nothing flirtatious going on.
The ladies then gathered for Karen Huger's live show on RHOP. Ashley brought Deborah along to the event, who was the center of all the drama that transpired tonight. When the ladies advised Candiace to talk to Deborah, she didn't pay too much heed to what she termed the latter as a "sesame street character."
Fans applaud production for defending Chris on RHOP
RHOP fans took to social media to applaud the production team for sharing the truth behind Deborah's claims. Check out what they have to say.
Season 7 of the show is getting dramatic with each passing episode. There is a lot going on between the ladies, which is set to cause a lot of chaos if the previews are anything to go by. Issues will reach a boiling point, which will lead to many confrontations, conflicts and as a result, fractured friendships.
Tune in to a brand-new episode of RHOP next Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 8 pm ET on Bravo to witness all the drama.
