Recent developments surrounding Denise Richards' acrimonious divorce from Aaron Phypers are raising significant concerns among Bravo executives, who dread that the network could be pulled into a highly controversial legal battle. The fallout from Denise's explosive allegations against her estranged husband, which include accusations of severe domestic abuse—ranging from threats to kill her to causing her “at least three concussions”—has left many uneasy.
At 54, Richards alleges that throughout their six-year marriage, Phypers frequently assaulted her and even hacked into her personal devices. The situation has escalated to the point where Denise has secured a restraining order against her 52-year-old ex, who dismisses her claims as "false" and contends they are merely attempts to tarnish his reputation and distract from the actual truth.
Behind the scenes, sources suggest that Bravo executives are becoming increasingly anxious about the possibility of damning footage from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" being subpoenaed as evidence in Richards' divorce proceedings. **Judging by the ongoing tumult**, a production insider stated, "They’re terrified that the cameras caught something." Bravo is particularly concerned because if any hint of such behavior were documented during filming, it could lead to severe repercussions for the network. "The legal department is functioning at full throttle, meticulously sifting through all related materials and production notes concerning Denise. The stakes could not be higher," the insider disclosed.
Compounding Bravo's woes, the network is currently mired in several other lawsuits involving former housewives. Leah McSweeney has accused them of exploiting her struggles with alcoholism, while Caroline Manzo alleges assault by Brandi Glanville, with Glanville claiming that an executive producer sent her lewd messages.
