Bethenny Frankel Claps Back At Erika Jayne After Comments About Bethenny’s Late Fiance Dennis Shields

Erika Jayne certainly has a way with words. And not in a good way. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star may not give any f–ks, but some things are truly best left unsaid. In her latest incident of saying something terrible, she’s earned the disdain of Bethenny Frankel.

As reported by E! News, Erika appeared on an episode of Watch What Happens Live to burn multiple bridges. Host Andy Cohen put Erika in the hot seat about her estranged husband Tom Girardi’s alleged embezzlement scandal. He asked Erika if she was aware of the rumors that Tom owed people money prior to being accused of swindling his clients. One such rumor came from Bethenny. She claimed on her podcast that her late ex-fiance, Dennis Shields, told her that Tom owed him “half a million dollars.” Bethenny also claimed Dennis alleged that Tom was “using people’s money” to support Erika’s lifestyle.

While Andy never mentioned Dennis, Erika brought him up anyway. Said Erika of the rumors, “In the business that Tom was doing, which was contingent fee, it’s not unusual to borrow. So while that may be true, there were also loans that were really paid off.” She continued, “I don’t know where Bethenny’s coming from. Her guy’s dead, and my guy is in a home, so whatever. But at the same time, that’s kind of the way the business goes.” Wow. Why not just deny the rumors instead of going after someone who is deceased?

Well, Bethenny understandably wasn’t having it. She took to Twitter and wrote, “The episode tonight of @BravoWWHL was taped so I don’t address the comment you & Dennis’ children are hurt, offended and disgusted by. I appreciate your loyalty, heart and compassion.” Dennis died of an apparent overdose in August of 2018. He had 4 children and had dated Bethenny on and off for years. His death was ruled “undetermined” by New York coroners.

On the one year anniversary of Dennis’ death, Bethenny paid him tribute. She posted to her Instagram account, “One year ago today, I woke up to a beautiful sunny day with @biggysmallz by the pool, and my world crumbled and turned upside down in an instant. A man Dennis, who I loved and respected, who was in my life for 30 years unexpectedly passed away.” The post featured a picture of Dennis with her two dogs. She concluded, “The wounds have begun to heal but the scar will remain on my heart forever.”

TELL US – DO YOU THINK ERIKA WAS OUT OF LINE FOR WHAT SHE SAID ABOUT DENNIS? WHAT DID YOU THINK OF BETHENNY’S RESPONSE? 

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