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.Chris Bassett@cbassett33i would just like to again, thank #rhop production and the team in the editing room for continuing to show the LIES these women continue to tell about me3764401i would just like to again, thank #rhop production and the team in the editing room for continuing to show the LIES these women continue to tell about meFans applauded the production team for defending Chris time and time again this season and tonight against Deborah's claims. One tweeted:Bravo Beez@bravobeezProduction continuing to have Chris’s back like a real sister! #RHOP9923Production continuing to have Chris’s back like a real sister! #RHOP https://t.co/WEksSnzZZCCast 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 RHOPjay@JaysRealityBlogAshley’s friend Deborah talks about Chris & Eddie. #RHOP5Ashley’s friend Deborah talks about Chris & Eddie. #RHOP https://t.co/J2huAbeYrpTonight'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. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhen 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 RHOPRHOP 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.he reads.@TheGreatIsNateThe footage production provided of Chris and Deborah’s “interaction” debunks what she’s implying/lying about.NEXT. #RHOP1468206The footage production provided of Chris and Deborah’s “interaction” debunks what she’s implying/lying about.NEXT. #RHOP https://t.co/Zt8hzxez9nB@bradney_Thank god for production with the flashback evidence. Shut that dehydrated Elmo right down. #rhop44150Thank god for production with the flashback evidence. Shut that dehydrated Elmo right down. #rhop https://t.co/1w6jx6fUIfElegant_badassx@HuxtableHillaryThe way these women got on TV & lied on Chris and Eddie is so mind blowing because if production didn’t have the receipts .. the world would have ran with this narrative! #RHOP31234The way these women got on TV & lied on Chris and Eddie is so mind blowing because if production didn’t have the receipts .. the world would have ran with this narrative! #RHOPCool Girl@Tea_witdreAnd production showed Chris not only ignoring Dandelion at the bar but then showed she’s the one that literally went out of her way to say something to Chris… then went out of her way to talk to Eddie and there’s Ashley soaking it up #RHOP865147And production showed Chris not only ignoring Dandelion at the bar but then showed she’s the one that literally went out of her way to say something to Chris… then went out of her way to talk to Eddie and there’s Ashley soaking it up #RHOP https://t.co/3QEuVuQLGYDarling Nikki💞💞@SoFuckingPetty_"Chris NOT staring at Deborah!" 🤣🤣 I absolutely LOVE production (Aka messiest housewife) they are showing these people to be LIARS! #RHOP526"Chris NOT staring at Deborah!" 🤣🤣 I absolutely LOVE production (Aka messiest housewife) they are showing these people to be LIARS! #RHOP https://t.co/oPTD8AzI9O♉️ ALIEN SUPERSTAR 👽😈@RobynDMarley_PRODUCTION NEEDS AN EMMY FOR THIS EPISODE #RHOP1135PRODUCTION NEEDS AN EMMY FOR THIS EPISODE #RHOP https://t.co/U3hNJtahNI♉️ ALIEN SUPERSTAR 👽😈@RobynDMarley_PRODUCTION GOT THE RECEIPTS ON DECK!!! CHRIS WAS NOT INAPPROPRIATE FROM WHAT I JUST SAW #RHOP14013PRODUCTION GOT THE RECEIPTS ON DECK!!! CHRIS WAS NOT INAPPROPRIATE FROM WHAT I JUST SAW #RHOP https://t.co/8gSs77DGjgThe Peach Report@ThePeachReportIt’s clear Ashley had a motive bringing Deborah around this group.If you recall, she was the same one who asked Ashley about Candiace in the first scene after Karen’s event.Then production pulls out the footage showing what really happened…The DESPERATION is real. #RHOP771104It’s clear Ashley had a motive bringing Deborah around this group.If you recall, she was the same one who asked Ashley about Candiace in the first scene after Karen’s event.Then production pulls out the footage showing what really happened…The DESPERATION is real. 😩 #RHOPreali ☕️ roomies 👯‍♀️@realitearoomiesProduction really caught miss Deborah with her hands in the cookie jar. Get this thirsty woman OFF of my television. #RHOP797Production really caught miss Deborah with her hands in the cookie jar. Get this thirsty woman OFF of my television. #RHOP https://t.co/bKzTGdIs25Stella@stellaspeaks1This woman just keeps lying or is delusional because production is showing us nothing of the sorts. NOT TODAY SATAN #RHOP242This woman just keeps lying or is delusional because production is showing us nothing of the sorts. NOT TODAY SATAN #RHOP https://t.co/kZhTie7TjjDeej@art_s_lifeProduction showing Chris minding his business and barely engaging in convo with Sesame Street is so perfect! Girl, you look dumb. #RHOP8311Production showing Chris minding his business and barely engaging in convo with Sesame Street is so perfect! Girl, you look dumb. #RHOPSeason 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.