Braunwyn Windham-Burke is accused of having an affair with former Real Housewives of Orange County star Fernanda Rocha. According to a new report, Windham-Burke began dating Rocha, who was married when they began their relationship, leaving the wife's family "really hurt."
Tessa Rocha filed for divorce from personal trainer Fernanda on January 13, 2021, after over six years spent together. According to court documents obtained by The Sun, Tessa initiated the case and is seeking "dissolution without child."
A source close to the former couple claimed Rocha initiated a friendship with Windham-Burke in October of 2020. The insider alleged that Braunwyn and Fernanda "became friends through Tamra [Judge]" in the Fall before they "escalated into a sexual relationship" shortly after, while Fernanda was still married to Tessa.
The insider explained that Tessa and Fernanda are currently in "divorce proceedings," though the fitness instructor has not yet responded to the filing.
The source claimed the couple's separation has "been really hard because it's been really public, and it's been shameless on their part."
Tessa's parents were allegedly "really hurt" by the situation.
"Fernanda has always wanted to be famous, an insider told The Sun. "She's always needed the limelight. She had some regrets about her prior stint on the show. "I don't think she got good ratings or drama, and I think that really bothered her."
"I think Braunwyn has needed better ratings too. Braunwyn has stayed silent on their relationship even though they're very serious."
The insider added that they "don't think Braunwyn knew" Fernanda was "in a relationship when they started dating."
Braunwyn came out as a lesbian and revealed she was dating a woman during an interview with GLAAD. The pair ended their relationship after five months of dating.
"I like women. I'm gay," the Bravo star said in December. "I'm a member of the LGBTQ+ community. It has taken me 42 years to say that but I am so proud of where I am right now. I'm so happy where I am. To be able to be comfortable in my own skin after so long is just so nice."
Windham-Burke is still married to her husband of over 20 years, Sean Burke. They share seven children: Hazel (2), Koa (4), twins Caden and Curran (7), Jacob (15), Rowan (18), and Bella (20).
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