Why did Porsha Williams file for divorce from Simon Guobadia? Fans dub 'RHOA' star's split a 'business move'
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Porsha Williams called it quits with Simon Guobadia just 15 months after getting married. Porsha recently filed for divorce from Simon amid the businessman's citizen status.
Simon has been speculated to be denied US citizenship due to his criminal past which involves numerous felonies for bank fraud, credit card fraud, and identity fraud.
However, a source recently claimed to People that the decision wasn’t based on the "recent allegations involving Simon's past." The source further claimed to the outlet that the cause of their split was an "ongoing matter." After the divorce reports surfaced around the internet, Simon was spotted with his wedding ring.
The Nigerian-born businessman recently took to his Instagram and shared a photo of himself riding what looks like a golf cart with a smile on his face.
However, fans noticed Simon's wedding ring alleged that the divorce report was just their business move. Multiple social media users took to the comment section of Simon's latest post and claimed that their divorce reports were fake.
A social media user commented, "This is what I call a business divorce. Since he’s so entangled with immigration, assets need to be protected. I don’t see them separated in real life.." Another person added, "Ring still on. You and porsha said "chess not checkers" I don't believe it. I know it's for legal matters. Protect the assets."
Another critic noted, "The real supporters KNOW what this is abt..its no trouble in paradise its a business move!" Another internet user penned, "It's for a storyline for real housewives."
Another said, "There isn't no divorce going on, u can tell from this post." Another follower shared, "This is only a plot to heighten her storyline on the housewives of Atlanta!! I don’t believe this for a second."
How did Simon Guobadia and Porsha Williams meet?
Simon Guobadia and Porsha Williams first crossed paths during the filming of 'RHOA' Season 13 when Simon was married to Porsha's co-star, Falynn Pina. While there wasn't an immediate connection, their paths intertwined in 2021. After Simon parted ways with Falynn, he connected with Porsha over their divorce in an Instagram DM.
Porsha detailed Andy Cohen about her DM and said, "I actually told him, like, ‘I’m sorry for your divorce’ and all of that because I know what that feels like." She added, "I know what it feels like to go through betrayal and hurt." The estranged couple soon started dating and got engaged in May 2021.
After a year of a whirlwind romance, Simon and Porsha exchanged vows in two separate ceremonies, a native ceremony honoring the business mogul's Edo culture, and then a star-studded American wedding.
Porsha Williams dubs Simon Guobadia her 'ride or die' before split
'RHOA' star Porsha Williams' divorce filing swiftly followed her public declaration of Simon Guobadia as her 'ride or die'. Mere days before initiating the divorce process, she took to her Instagram to commend her now-estranged husband. The reality star shared a video of her and Simon from their Dubai trip as they enjoyed boating together.
Porsha and Simon sailed a boat, designed to resemble a yellow sports car, across the ocean against a backdrop of towering skyscrapers in the city. Alongside the video, Porsha penned, "My ride or die 🤌🏾🔥 ( And yes he thought he was gone die today ) #BeHisPeace."
Simon Guobadi's ex-wife Falynn cheats on him with Jaylan Banks
Simon Guobadi's ex-wife Falynn Pina allegedly cheated on her businessman ex-husband with her current beau, Jaylan Banks, 23. Simon married Falynn in June 2019 but announced their separation in April 2021.
Simon took to his Instagram and claimed that Falynn was unfaithful in their marriage in a now-deleted post. He also alleged that she was having an affair with an Atlanta entrepreneur, whom he identified by his Instagram handle. He also accused Falynn of being pregnant and living in a home on Simon's dime.
He wrote, "Let's start with why I filed for divorce." Simon added, "Let's start with who she cheated with and currently pregnant for and living in a home I paid for - post divorce. This is how your generosity gets twisted. Let's get started there."
Will 'RHOA' star Porsha Williams return to the Bravo show?
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Porsha Williams made her television debut with 'RHOA' Season 5. However, she left the Bravo show in Season 13 after her appearance on 'Real Housewives' spinoff 'Porsha's Family Matters' in 2021. After the hiatus, Porsha starred in 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip' Season 3 which aired last year.
However, Porsha recently announced her return to the original franchise with the upcoming Season 16 after taking two years hiatus from the show. Bravo revealed that Porsha has also signed an overall scripted deal with NBCUniversal on "scripted project opportunities across the company's broadcast and streaming properties."
The reality star also took to her Instagram to make the highly anticipated announcement. She shared a video and said, "Who said that Porsha Williams coming back to Real Housewives of Atlanta?" She added, "That's false. But Porsha Guobadia is in the building. Haha, see ya, mwah!"