Stacey Rusch from “Real Housewives of Potomac” gives a tour of her 3,500 square foot Virginia home while discussing the drama surrounding her love life.
What Really Happened With Stacey & TJ?
In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, Stacey sits down with Brice Sander to finally address all the rumors. The biggest question “RHOP” fans had for Stacey coming out of Season 9 was: what really happened with TJ Jones? Jones claimed Stacey was paying him to be her boyfriend for the show, but she has denied this. “Then why do you think he [TJ] is running with that narrative?” asked Sander.
Stacey dodged the question. “I’ve let it go. We’ve moved on. He’s moving on with his life. And I have so many incredible things happening in my life that I don’t really look back.”
“Just for the record, was any money ever exchanged?” Sander continued to press. “There was always the threat that some sort of receipt was gonna come out.”
But Stacey quickly shut this down, citing the lack of any real proof. “And where are they?” she asked. “I’ll wait. I’ll wait. Where are the receipts? I’ll wait for that.”
‘RHOP’ Star Reveals Her Secret Passion
First Stacey takes us through her sitting room where she likes to start the day with her family and a cup of tea. Her morning routine, like any mother, is just go, go, go right from the start, with her daughter heading off to swim practice every day before school. But unlike most mothers, Stacey and her daughter recently appeared on the cover for Potomac Lifestyle.
“It was so special to have that,” said Stacey.
Next, the “RHOP” star takes us through the room “where the magic happens,” their dining room. Stacey reveals her love for cooking, which she promises will be shown on Season 10. “I’m a great cook. I cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner for my family. I love to cook from scratch. It’s like a passion of mine.”
While looking at the pictures on the wall of her dining room, Stacey discusses the crazy story of how she met her ex-husband Thiemo Rusch on an airplane with her mom. “He sat down in an empty seat, and he never got up.”
Stacey shows off her kitchen next, including the infamous countertop that Ashley Darby put her bunions on. “It was a shock to see in every way because that was a big bunion,” joked Stacey.
Stacey’s adorable fur baby accompanied them for some of the tour. Arlo has been featured on her Instagram in the past.
Stacey takes us through the living room, which has been fully decked out for the fall season, and onto the outdoor patio where she likes to wind down for the evening. The Rusch family likes to grill, making this space one of their favorites in the entire home.
After taking us through the family gym, Stacey ends the tour in a room that’s just for her. Her yoga room, or “mama’s room,” as she calls it, is where the “RHOP” star likes to find peace. “As a housewife, you need a place to escape.”
Watch the full interview and house tour with the “RHOP” star below:
