The Actual Housewives of Potomac star Stacey Rusch is clarifying her relationship standing, each previous and current, with Chris Samuels amid these relentless relationship rumors.
“I do know Chris socially, and that's it,” Stacey completely advised Us Weekly on Friday, October 24. “And I feel that you will note, as we go about by means of the season, how there are various issues that Ashley [Darby] will say that aren't true.”
She continued, “We will speak about accusations all day lengthy. However once more, I do know who I'm. I do know my relationships with my associates, and he's a good friend, and I do know him socially.”
Stacey's fellow castmate Ashley had beforehand accused her of making an attempt to hook up with Monique Samuel's ex. Regardless of what Stacey mentioned is an unfounded rumor, the truth TV star described Chris as a “nice man” and dished on what it was wish to movie alongside Monique.
“She's a number of enjoyable,” Stacey mentioned of her costar. “Yeah, a number of enjoyable. I didn't have the chance to fulfill her till we began filming collectively and, yeah, she's a superb time.”
The relationship rumors are simply one in all many drama-filled moments within the new season of The Actual Housewives of Potomac — a rollercoaster of a collection that Stacey isn't afraid to climate regardless of the continuous gossip and drama.
“I imply, I'm a really nice and peaceable girl, however, , I'm going to face up for myself,” she advised Us. “So if you wish to throw it at me, typically, , I catch it and throw it proper again and you'll obtain it proper in your hand.”

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Season 10 of the hit Bravo present additionally added Angel Massie and Tia Glover to the forged — what Stacey advised Us was a welcomed addition.
“I like the brand new ladies,” she gushed to Us. “I feel that they've lovely tales to be advised. I feel they've cute households, and I feel that folks will fall in love with them the extra they get to fulfill them.”
Nonetheless, there's one acquainted face that's absent this season — Karen Huger — and it's an absence Stacey advised Us is palpable.
“You already know, we had an incredible season and a full season. I imply, we're solely 4 episodes in, and have a look at the whole lot that has occurred, proper?” she defined. “However Potomac isn't Potomac with out Karen Huger. So, I don't know what her choices are, however I feel it's protected to say that we'd all be completely satisfied and welcome her again.”
Karen was absent from the present following her 2024 DUI conviction for her involvement in a solo crash close to Oaklyn Drive within the Potomac. She was launched from jail in September 2025 after serving a one-year sentence. She was initially sentenced to 2 years in jail, with one suspended.
When requested if she has spoken with Karen since her launch, Stacey advised Us, “I've not.”
“I couldn't say that [I miss her friendship]”, she added. “Hear, you may need the perfect for somebody and respect the place you might be.”
