*Real Housewives of Miami star Alexia Nepola said family and happiness are her focus in season five of the Peacock series.
Nepola returns with the firey Miami cast of Guerdy Abraira, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Dr. Nicole Martin, and Larsa Pippen. They are joined by friends Kiki Barth, Adriana de Moura, and Marysol Patton.
Nepola eloped with her fiancé Todd before filming began for the new season. So while balancing her recent marriage and relationship with sons Peter and Frankie, there is time for a bit of friend group drama.
Nepola spoke exclusively with EUR’s Jill Munroe about the new season, her beef with Guerdy, and more.
Nepola said there will be some “tension and division between the OGS.” She explained, “new women have been added to the cast. So when you put nine feisty women together who all have big personalities and different backgrounds, we all have an opinion, and we have such big mouths that you’re going to get into trouble.”
Nepola noted that because it’s been very public, Lisa’s story gets ugly, which is unfortunate for her and her family. But the beauty bar owner believes everything else will be a big surprise.
Nepola also revealed that the beef from season four with Guerdy will be addressed this season. But the lesson is, don’t go into business with friends.
“I think she didn’t know how to be my friend and party planner. I felt she was treating me like another client, and I was like, Oh, I want to be your friend. I could be a client too, but I wanted both things. So it takes us a while to figure out what we wanted and be where we’re today, which is friendly. Because she’s a great party planner, I was upset that she couldn’t do my wedding because I love her skills as a wedding planner. But I like her as a friend too, so I decided to keep her as my friend,” she explained.
Although things are going well for Nepola, she said she doesn’t judge her castmates who aren’t experiencing the same right now. She said she’s been in Lisa’s position and is more empathetic and compassionate. Still, Alexia indicated that after having a rough year herself, it’s her turn to be happy.
“Obviously, like every other family, we have had struggles and challenges, but overall, we’re healthy and happy. She said her husband Todd and son Peter are getting along better than ever,” she said.
Three new episodes of season five of “The Real Housewives of Miami” are available on Peacock, with additional episodes dropping every Thursday.
Watch my full conversation with Nepola below.
Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. You can follow her on all social media @StilettoJill or check out JillMunroe.com.
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