‘I am shocked.’ ‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star reacts to her husband’s divorce filing
Another divorce in the “Real Housewives of Miami” franchise.
Alexia Echevarria and Todd Nepola are going their separate ways.
The two eloped in St. Barths in December 2021 after their original wedding day had to be canceled due to the death of the bride’s mother from COVID-19.
“I was on the road to marry the man of my dreams when I had to stop everything as my mother became ill,” Echevarria announced on social media at the time. “What was supposed to be the happiest day of my life today has turned out to be the saddest.”
Now, the man of her dreams is about to be her ex.
According to MiamiDade court records, Nepola filed for dissolution of marriage last week. The real estate developer is being represented by Michael Alman, of Fort Lauderdale. Echevarria’s lawyer is not listed on the docket. (She might- want to ask co-star Lisa Hochstein, who is still going through a contentious divorce from the Boob God, for a few references.)
For avid Bravo watchers, the latest split doesn’t come as a huge shock.
The former magazine editor, 56, and Staten Island native, 51, had been battling rumors about the rocky state of their finances for a while. Plus, Nepola didn’t exactly see eye to eye with Echevarria’s oldest son, Peter Rossello.
The men fought often (and hard) in front of the cameras, and mom often had to play the peacemaker, causing even more tension.
“I think they’re both accountable,” the so-called Cuban Barbie said on the show in 2022. “The viewers are going to see Todd’s side of the argument, and they’re also going to see Peter’s side of the argument. And the truth is, you can never judge.”On her Instagram Stories on Monday evening, she released a statement:
“I am shocked and heartbroken that Todd has chosen to dissolve our marriage. I will take comfort in the fact that my friends and family will be by my side supporting me during his difficult time.”
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