Audiences of The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Season 10 continue to watch Stacey Rusch navigate her reconciliation with her ex-husband, Thiemo Rusch. But where do they stand now that filming has ended?
Stacey answered that question in a recent exclusive interview with Bravo’s The Daily Dish, teasing that fans would get to see the “ups and downs” as the series continues. She also talked about their 18-year marriage — which gave them their only child, Arabella “Bella” Rusch — and their 2024 divorce that became a real hot-button issue for some of the other RHOP Housewives.
“It’s definitely a blessing, but it is not easy,” the sophomore Housewife said of their coupledom. “It’ll be really interesting to see our journey.”
Of course, those tuning in have already seen the exes sit down and discuss the future (as seen on the season premiere), though some of the other ’Wives have been dubious over the reconciliation — which happened during a trip to Mexico for their daughter. Earlier this season, Gizelle Bryant questioned the authenticity of the divorce documents, and Ashley Darby expressed confusion over the timing of the makeup, which came only a few months after Stacey’s messy split from Thomas Anthony “TJ” Jones.
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So, what does Thiemo think of all the on-screen drama?
“Thiemo does not watch the show; he is a very busy man,” Stacey revealed. “I will fill him in on certain things, and we laugh and talk about them. But, no, it’s too much for him. He wants to protect me. And, you know, it’s very difficult for him at times.”
Stacey Rusch reveals if she and Thiemo have spiced up their love life
Stacey also touched on the laugh-filled moment on RHOP Season 10, Episode 5 when the ladies helped Stacey “sext” Thiemo during their Nevis vacation. For context, Stacey texted Thiemo the word “sex” and took a safe-for-work selfie, to which Thiemo texted back, “I think you have the wrong number.”
According to Stacey, it didn’t have much of an impact on their love life anyway.
“Well, I mean … having been divorced, coming back together, things are kind of spicy all the time now,” she laughed. “’Cause we’re happy to be back together. But, I think, that my definition of spicy may be a little different than the ladies.”
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Does Stacey Rusch and Thiemo’s daughter know they’re back together?
Both agreed it was “not the right time” to reveal their reconciliation to their 9-year-old, and there was some confusion over what would transpire next, Stacey confessed during Episode 3. ”What do you do when you get a divorce and, like, months later, you’re back together?” she wondered. “Do you cancel out the divorce? Do we get married again? There are so many decisions that have to be made.”
ICYMI, Stacey fiercely defended her relationship with Thiemo when confronted with Chris Samuels rumors.
