It’s difficult for a newcomer to join a tight-knit cast like the one on The Real Housewives Of Potomac , which is in its ninth season, but Stacey Rush is making it look easy. The charismatic and glamorous television host is in a transitional period in her life and career. Most recently at QVC, Rusch, who is in the middle of an amicable divorce, moved back to the DMV to focus on her wonderful daughter, Arabella.
“Co-parenting is going really well,” reported Rusch. “My marriage, unfortunately, was broken, but my family is not.” It was an “easy decision” for Rusch to join the hit Bravo franchise.
“I knew a lot of the ladies socially,” explained Rusch. “I just thought it would be such an interesting way to get to know a group of incredible women.” Rusch admits that establishing a friendship with Gizelle Bryant —whom Rusch praised as a fellow “strong mother”—has been a “roller coaster” ride and that she is still trying to figure out their dynamic.
“As a new friend, she’s a hard shell to crack.” Mia Thornton may have called her “boring,” but Rusch didn’t take it personally. “Anybody is boring compared to Mia.
She leads the most colorful life in America.” Rusch has a soft spot for the Grande Dame Karen Huger even as she faces a DUI charge and multiple other citations. “These ladies are really coming for Karen,” said Rusch.
“She’s been like Wonder Woman with the bracelets in terms of defending herself and standing up for her a.
