‘RHOP drama resolved’: Wendy Osefo and Gizelle Bryant finally settle with that most human of gestures

Wendy Osefo and Gizelle Bryant seem to put an end to long-standing feud
UPDATED JUN 10, 2024
Wendy Osefo and Gizelle Bryant hug in a party recently (@Bravotv)
Wendy Osefo and Gizelle Bryant hug in a party recently (@Bravotv)

POTOMAC, MARYLAND: Dr Wendy Osefo and Gizelle Bryant, stars of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac', never had a good relationship, they oftern argued and confront eachother. The trouble began when Gizelle implied on camera that Wendy's husband, Eddie Osefo, had been unfaithful. This rumor, based on a blog post, suggested Eddie's infidelity, causing significant strain and tension between the two women. Gizelle further inflamed the situation by suggesting that Wendy's cosmetic surgeries were attempts to keep Eddie interested, which deeply offended Wendy.

Throughout the season, Wendy retaliated by attacking Gizelle's fashion choices and bringing up rumors about Gizelle's ex-husband, Jamal Bryant, accusing him of cheating and giving Gizelle an STD. Despite these heated exchanges, Gizelle managed to maintain her composure, surprising fans who are used to her being more confrontational.

However, in a surprising turn of events, Wendy and Gizelle recently put their differences aside. At Wendy's 40th birthday party, the two women shared a heartfelt hug, signaling a potential reconciliation. This unexpected moment occurred place in front of their fellow cast members and fans, who were pleased to see the two Housewives making amends.

‘RHOP’ star Wendy Osefo claims she’s ‘no longer interested’ in Gizelle Bryant

Wendy Osefo made it clear that she is no longer interested in maintaining a relationship with her co-star Gizelle Bryant. The tension between Wendy and Gizelle has been a significant storyline on the show, particularly following the events of Season 6.

During Season 6, Gizelle Bryant brought up rumors about Wendy's husband, Eddie Osefo, allegedly being unfaithful. These accusations, which originated from a blog post, caused a major rift between the two women. Wendy felt that Gizelle was attacking her family and using unverified rumors to create drama. She accused Gizelle of targeting multiple marriages within the group, calling her actions hurtful and baseless.

In response, Gizelle stated that her intention was not to cause harm but to address the rumors that were circulating on social media. She claimed that Wendy misunderstood her and took the conversation in a negative direction. Gizelle too, expressed her frustration, saying that she always tries to have open conversations with the other women, but Wendy's reaction showed that she was not receptive to dialogue.

The fallout from this confrontation led to a strained relationship between Wendy and Gizelle. Wendy has been vocal about her displeasure with Gizelle's behavior and has made it clear that she has no interest in repairing their friendship. Gizelle, on her part, has also decided to move on, noting that Wendy's response revealed a lot about her character.

Osefo her family were enjoying a getaway to Jamaica last week when intruders broke into her house and stole a variety of treasured items (Instagram/@wendyosefo)
Wendy Osefo did not want to repair her friendship with  Gizelle Bryant (Instagram/@wendyosefo)

‘RHOP’ star Candiace Bassett calls Gizelle Bryant a ‘robot’ who ‘lies on others’

Candiace Dillard Bassett, one of the stars of RHOP, openly criticized her co-star Gizelle Bryant, accussing Gizelle of being a "robot" who frequently lies about other people instead of sharing her own life.

At BravoCon in Las Vegas, Candiace spoke with ET about the ongoing drama. She expressed her frustration, saying, "It's very hard to have even a simple relationship with a robot and someone who has perpetually decided that she is not going to share her life but instead lie on others' lives."

Wendy Osefo, another RHOP cast member, supported Candiace's comments. Wendy added, "Why are you constantly talking about others when we are not talking about you?"

The tension between Candiace and Gizelle stems from several incidents. Last season, Gizelle accused Candiace's husband, Chris Bassett, of trying to be a "sneaky link" and making her feel uncomfortable in her dressing room. 

'RHOP' star Candiace Dillard Bassett thanks Bravo for helping with her music, and acting career (Instagram/therealcandiace)
'RHOP' star Candiace Dillard Bassett calls Gizelle a lying robot (Instagram/@therealcandiace)
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