James has been in & out of OC multiple times in the past 5 months shooting a commercial, getting Botox & going out but hasnt seen his son once, she claimed. Heres more on whether Noella Bergener has a husband and who her ex James is. Noella Bergener's husband speaks out. "I don't want to be fighting with you.". "I'm in such a positive place and happy place like the last thing in the world I want to do is fight, be involved in drama and have anything negative," she said. James Bergener is a lawyer. During part one of the RHOC reunion on Wednesday, host Andy Cohen questioned Bergener about meeting James who she has claimed abandoned their 2-year-old son on Seeking Arrangement. So, lets find out more about newcomer Noella her divorce and previous marriages explored. Advertisement. 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The Daily Dish is your source for all things Bravo, from behind-the-scenes scoop to breaking news, exclusive interviews, photos, original videos, and, oh, so much more. Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. The RHOC newcomer also replied to fan comments a month earlier, intimating that jealousy over her casting and lost trust had caused the falling out. From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. My journey with RHOC is teaching me that maybe my best isnt projecting perfection but rather embracing the imperfect.. Noella Bergener called out her estranged husband James Bergener for his alleged wrongdoings since their split but he is now addressing her claims. James ended his first explainer by wishing Noella the best, but he wasn't done there. The couple reportedly met up at a hotel for the first time, and after spending the night together, they immediately began dating. Elsewhere, returning cast member Heather Dubrow accuses Noella of giving her 18-year-old daughter Max pornography as a gift. "Unfortunately, there were some financial things that were not disclosed to me from my husband and it's associated with this house, so I cannot wait to just be done with it," Noella said. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. ", RELATED VIDEO: Gina Kirschenheiter Reveals Which RHOC Cast Mates She Trusts the Most. "Noella put our situation into more perspective for me personally, but clearly I'm not happy about how everything happened," Gina said. Noella Bergener, right, is one of two new cast members on "The Real Housewives of Orange County," the 16th season of which premieres on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. They both filed for divorce separately in August 2021 as per Womens Health Magazine. Copyright 2015 The Mag Theme. "Initially, it was one lien for $4 million. It's a bad dream, it's just a really, really bad dream. "[Money] wasn't in my mind when I wanted to build a family and love this man," she added. I need a breath. Noella certainly hasnt removed any reminders of her marriage though, as James is in a majority of her older photos loving captions and all. Still, Noella is trying to move forward. Noella has one child, a 2-year-old son James Jr, who she shares with her estranged. That is how my family has made it these past months. Noella Bergener has shared her ups and downs during her rookie season of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Many fans believe that James relocated to the island to dodge divorce laws in California, but the rumors have not been substantiated. It was my Christmas present.". Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Season 16 Real Housewives of Orange County newcomer Noella Bergener has done her fair share of stirring the pot among her castmates. Anybody whos out there said I cared about money or gold-digging kind of thing, she said. (It's unclear what she meant by that, as she had shared wedding photos in December 2018, listing New Year's Eve as their . What. Ive paid over $50,000 in household goods and supplies for him. Check out never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Distractify reported that court documents state that Noella has requested legal and physical custody of James Junior and has requested spousal support. To this date James has not visited our son or giving me any explanation for his departure, Noella claimed in an RHOC episode in December 2021. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights Since the former couple had split, Noella has had little to no contact with James. Now, Noella who is mom to 2-year-old son James Jr. with her ex, and daughter Coco, 7, from a previous relationship can confirm she's officially divorced. Subscribe to The Daily Dish podcast, join our Facebook group, and follow us on Instagramfor the latest news hot off the presses. I am being very open about my journey and looking at every option to settle my husbands debts., Noella revealed in an Oct. 6 Instagram post that her father, Christopher Nance, had passed away. "Once we realized that we could have children and I can start IVF, it was important for me to do the gathering of our family and the picture of me in the white dress. He cut my Venmo & PayPal which I use to pay our sons therapists. And now she's opening up even more to Gina Kirschenheiter about what's happening in her personal life. You can check it all out by signing up to be a Bravo Insider, above. Hours later he posted this., A post shared by Noella Noel Bergener (@noellanoelbergener). The reality star went on to address James alleged lies shared in his videos. Only after his background check revealed he had lied to me for years about his tax debts did he hesitate," Noella claimed alongside the videos James had posted to his page. Seeking Arrangement is a website intended for people interested in sugar dating, which is a transactional practice involving an older, wealthy individual and a younger person in need of financial support. "So there's no way that you can reach out saying 'We're going to figure this out together, we're going to get through it together, don't break up our family like this'?" You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. While later catching up with costar Gina Kirschenheiter, Noella broke down over the situation, telling Gina that she hoped to sell the Puerto Rico home to cover her husband's debts. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. since we made that agreement. Later, Noella starts a feud with OG housewife Heather Dubrow after calling Heather a fake b.. "The last text exchange that we had was about him coming to collect his things," Noella revealed to E!. Shell also clash with Heather Dubrow and fellow RHOC newcomer Dr. Jen Armstrong in Season 16. James claimed that he and Noella were working to hammer out a beneficial custody program for their young son, James Jr., 2. This is the first holiday since he left. "She's smart and she's interesting, and she's cool and confident," Heather shares in the clip, above. We wanted to try for a family and wanted our kid(s) to know that we made that commitment in front of family and friends. Noella James discussed meeting her estranged husband James on Seeking Arrangement. "His wardrobe's here. I hope so.. "He's got a quarter-million dollars worth of wardrobe. She joined the Bravo series alongside RHOC newbie Dr. Jennifer Armstrong and returning cast member Heather Dubrow. Cohen also asked Noella to clarify the timeline of their relationship. That's a big no-no," she said, adding to the cameras, "I don't have a bank account with savings and I don't have access to any other line of credit. In the clip, above, Heather Dubrow and her daughter, Max, also head out for a mother-daughter bonding day featuring an aura reading, naturally and Heather can't help but use the occasion to gush about her kid, who, no-big-deal, already has a podcast and a book release under her belt. According to her Bravo bio, Season 16 will see Noellas world turned upside down after her husband unexpectedly files for divorce, threatening her financial future. Noella Bergener's Estranged Husband Disappeared and You'll Never Guess Where She Found Him By Anna Garrison Jan. 12 2022, Updated 11:49 a.m. Noella Bergener is looking back on her early beginnings with now ex-husband James Bergener. My husband's in control of all of our family's finances. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Since separating from Noella, Ive paid nearly $100,000 in housing. The show premiered on December 1st and week by week, viewers are surely going to get to know Noella more. All Rights Reserved. "Lie - That I chose the show over our marriage. That is how my family has made it these past months. Shannon asked. Hes based in Newport Beach, California as per his LinkedIn page and has been a partner at the Bergener Firm for 17 years in 2021. It's unclear how their love story (or lack thereof) will end. Noella said that the two initially met online and their first date at the Ritz cemented their five-year relationship and subsequent marriage. Since then he has refused to sign, threatened to sue the network, not seen our son, added illegal terms for me signing a retraction to Bravo, pushed forward with his fraudulent divorce in Puerto Rico, tortured me by withholding funds needed for our child, etc. He wasnt but I still did not file.. Like my son was just diagnosed in May and my mom was hospitalized in June," she replied, referencing her son's autism diagnosis. We've received your submission. As per his website, Sweet James is recognized as one of the countrys leading personal injury lawyers and hes also a legal analyst on radio and television. Over $15,000 in child care and therapy. "Well, it's a dating website but it's a naughty one," she explained. In June 2020, Noella announced on Instagram that after four proposals and six years together, she and personal injury attorney James Bergener Sr. had decided . Apparently, Noella and James werent in the same marriage. The dynamic is meant to be mutually beneficial. I have not abandoned him. Just days ago James posted three Reality News Angie G 1 year ago He paid the retainer! Everything To Know About 'Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip' Season 3, 'RHOSLC' Star Jen Shah Just Went To Prison For 6.5 Years, Everything To Know About 'The Real Housewives Of Potomac' Season 8. In the first clip, James claims that Noella is the one who filed for separation, prompting him to make the decision to leave and go to their vacation home in Puerto Rico, where he currently resides, and has since been granted divorce from thereality TV star. Check out the full exclusive preview, above, for the sweet moment. Right now we're not in a good space," she said through tears. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). I continue to support my son and I always will. Noella Bergener's estranged husband, James Bergener, has spoken out about the bombshell divorce that rocked the "Real Housewives of Orange County" newbie's debut season. Noella Bergner's Husband & Divorce. Ten days later I found out that it was two liens and closer to $6 million.". In a May 2020 Instagram post, she noted that she worked in the industry for a decade. Thanks for contacting us. Months After Her Husband Filed for Divorce, 'RHOC' Star Noella Bergener Is Seeing Someone New, Noella Bergener's Estranged Husband Disappeared and You'll Never Guess Where She Found Him, 'RHOC' Newcomer Noella Bergener Might Not Be a Millionaire Anymore After Her Messy Divorce, Latest 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' News and Updates. I will make sure he goes to therapy before reentering our sons life but if he does the work and I can forgive him so can you. But after Bravo announced theyd cast Noella on RHOC Season 16 and fired Braunwyn the friendship soured. However, it appears that they had a ceremony for family and friends back in 2018. The Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Wednesdays at 9 pm, ET, on Bravo. I continue to support my son and always will.. "The hard thing is he is my best friend. Again, I am not a perfect man, but the love I have for my son is, and I will never abandon him or leave him.". And, what Noella shares with her fellow OC mom kind of surprises her. What shocked her the most was that he had been MIA since she was served the papers and hadn't even made an effort to see their son. While the onscreen drama with her co-stars is certainly chaotic, it doesnt even compare to the beef that Noella has with her estranged husband, Sweet James Bergener, who served her with divorce papers from Puerto Rico.