INTERVIEW: RHOP Star Stacey Rusch CONFIRMS Ashley & Mauricio "Vibes" + Karen's Tell-All Will Answer EVERYTHING, Gives Update On Wendy Osefo Since Arrest. Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 | Sarah Fraser

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🗓️ 4 February 2026

⏱️ 42 minutes

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I sat down with Stacey Rusch, the breakout star of RHOP who Vanity Fair named one of their favorite performances of 2025, and we covered everything from her journey from Fox 5 traffic reporter to reality TV sensation. Stacey opened up about why she thinks Gizelle and Ashley have it out for her, her unwavering support for Wendy Osefo during her legal troubles, and teased Karen Huger's upcoming sit-down with Andy Cohen as unmissable television where every question gets answered. We also discussed her rekindled relationship with ex-husband Timo and how they're prioritizing each other this time around, her reaction to the "vibes" between Ashley and Mauricio at Kim Wasabi, and her incredible achievement as the first Black woman to own a cannabis company in Virginia with her brand Shayo, which has now expanded to Nevada. Throughout our conversation, Stacey's signature chill demeanor and refusal to let drama get under her skin shone through, proving exactly why she's become such a fan favorite and why her castmates might be a little threatened by her natural talent for reality TV. Timestamps: 00:00:38 - Vanity Fair Recognition 00:07:04 - Why Gizelle & Ashley Target Her 00:12:18 - Karen Huger's Sit-Down Preview 00:26:00 - Ashley & Mauricio "Vibes" 00:27:01 - Making History with Shayo Cannabis ⁠MY Go Big Podcasting⁠ Courses Are ON SALE! Learn to start, monetize, and grow your own podcast. Use code NY20 for 20% OFF all courses **SHOP my Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow⁠ Show is sponsored by: ⁠Nutrafol.com⁠ use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription ⁠Quince.com/tsfs⁠ go to Quince dot com slash tsfs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: ⁠reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow⁠ for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a juicy gossip TIP from your favorite TLC or Bravo show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Let's get started.
0:09.0	Stacey Rush is here, the star of R-H-O-P.
0:14.0	I mean, and mean, Vanity Fares, like what, breakout performance of 2025? How amazing is that? Seriously. I was blown away.
0:26.9	Like, Vanity Fair? I mean, the Vanity Fair. Favorite performance of 2025. Did you know that was
0:34.5	going to be published or did you just wake up one morning and people were tagging you?
0:38.8	I literally woke up one morning and people were tagging me and sending me text messages.
0:44.4	And I was like, what are you talking about?
0:46.8	Like, that's not possible.
0:48.2	What are you saying?
0:49.4	And it was true.
0:51.2	Oh, everybody loves you.
0:53.7	Well, I was like, let's take it back for a second because you and I worked together at Fox
0:57.5	5 DC, which seems so funny now because you were doing traffic reports then.
1:03.0	And did you, by the way, did you want to do traffic?
1:06.0	Like, I can't even envision you doing traffic now.
1:09.2	I know they, like, loved you.
1:10.6	They were like obsessed with you.
1:12.1	So did they just? I love Fox 5. I originally started my relationship with them just coming on as like a
1:21.4	lifestyle expert. So I would come on as a guest, you know, on the morning show on Good Day DC and I would do segments about
1:29.6	like, you know, Thanksgiving crafts with your children or, you know, ways to, you know, express
1:35.6	your gratitude for your children and not just your mate on Valentine's Day. I came up with
1:40.3	all of these different ideas because I just love like talking and like spreading joy.
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