In a jaw-dropping turn of events, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” stars Teddi Mellencamp and Erika Jayne have unleashed a fiery tirade against Aaron Phypers, the estranged husband of their former castmate Denise Richards, following his bombshell divorce filing. The duo didn’t hold back on their “Diamonds in the Rough” podcast, tearing into Phypers with scathing criticism that has fans buzzing.
The drama unfolded during Friday’s episode when Mellencamp, 44, brought up her own recent split from TV producer Ricci Rea before pivoting to the latest Hollywood heartbreak. “Did you see the other ones that bit the dust?” she asked Jayne, 54, zeroing in on Phypers’ decision to file for divorce from Richards on none other than July 4th—a move that left the reality stars reeling.
Mellencamp referenced Richards’ own words from her now-canceled reality show, “Denise Richards & Her Wild Things,” where the actress, 54, had passionately declared her unwavering stance against divorce. “She said she would never believe in divorce. No chance it could ever happen. And then… he f–king filed,” Mellencamp recounted, her tone dripping with disbelief.
The podcast took an even sharper turn as the women, who’ve had their own clashes with Phypers on “RHOBH,” made it clear he’s far from their favorite person. Jayne pointed out Phypers’ audacious request for spousal support, while Mellencamp alleged he’s gunning for “a lot” of money from Richards, a hardworking mom to daughters Sami Sheen, 21, Lola Sheen, 20, and Eloise Richards, 14. “Come on, man. Don’t do this,” Jayne urged, her voice laced with frustration.
But the real bombshell came when Mellencamp gasped over a shocking detail in Phypers’ divorce petition: he failed to claim Eloise, the daughter Richards shares with him and whom he was reportedly in the process of adopting. “He’s claiming they have no children together,” Mellencamp fumed, despite Eloise living with the couple since their 2018 wedding. Jayne, equally stunned, noted, “I thought he had adopted Eloise. They told us he did!”
The reality stars didn’t mince words, branding Phypers a “d–kwad” and theorizing his omission of Eloise was a calculated move to avoid financial obligations. “It’s because he doesn’t ever wanna have to pay [Denise] anything,” Mellencamp speculated, her disgust palpable.
Adding fuel to the fire, Jayne highlighted Richards’ impressive hustle, reportedly earning over $250,000 a month through her OnlyFans account, TV appearances, and brand deals. “She’s a hardworking girl,” Jayne declared, arguing that Phypers, who admitted to having no income since shuttering his wellness business in 2024, has no business demanding spousal support.
The episode reached a boiling point as Mellencamp unleashed her final verdict: “You’re gross, douchelord. Very few men do I despise as much as that guy. He’s easy to despise.” Jayne echoed the sentiment, urging Phypers to “leave [Denise] the f–k alone.”
As the divorce drama unfolds, Mellencamp and Jayne’s fierce defense of Richards has sparked a wave of support for the actress, leaving fans eager to see how this Hollywood saga plays out. One thing’s clear: when it comes to loyalty, these reality stars have Denise’s back—and they’re not afraid to call out betrayal when they see it.