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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s divorce is getting messy as the former couple disagrees about their prenuptial agreement and child custody. Now, Burruss is involving Bravo via footage from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. And Tucker alleges that his lawyer wasn’t present when he signed their prenuptial agreement in 2014.

Burruss’s lawyer has declared that Bravo filmed and broadcast “the parties’ journey to executing an enforceable Prenuptial Agreement” during the five-part reality TV special, Kandi’s Wedding, according to Us Weekly. In this miniseries, which premiered in 2014, Tucker “audibly announced” that he was “good to sign” the prenuptial agreement. This occurred during a private encounter with Burruss and after talking to his lawyer “on and off camera.” Now, Bravo footage may support or deny Burruss’s claims.

This isn’t the first time the TV network has had to hand over its footage to a judge. Several instances exist where Bravo stars (or those suing or defending them) have attempted to use or block reality-show footage in legal cases.

Jen Shah attempted to block ‘RHOSLC’ clips in her fraud trial

Ahead of her federal trial for wire fraud in a telemarketing scheme that targeted elderly people, Jen Shah’s attorneys filed motions requesting that clips from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City not be used as evidence. They argued that the show is “highly edited” and “crafted through post-production.” Therefore, it lacks the “indicia of reliability” required for courtroom evidence.

Essentially, Shah’s legal team contended that cast members portray exaggerated or production-driven versions of themselves. They argued that this undermines the credibility of on-camera statements. In the end, Shah faced too much evidence of CHARGE. She received a 78-month prison sentence.

Caroline Manzo and Brandi Glanville’s ‘RHUGT’ footage restricted by the court as part of lawsuit

Caroline Manzo sued Bravo, NBCUniversal, and the production companies involved in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. She alleged that they “caused” and “allowed” Brandi Glanville to sexually harass and assault her during filming in Morocco in 2023. The RHONY alum claims the network encourages cast members to become intoxicated for ratings and does not enforce proper safety protocols.

Manzo alleged that Glanville forced her tongue into her mouth and humped her without consent, reports Page Six. The court asked that the Bravo footage be “temporarily restricted” from the public. As of publication, this lawsuit is ongoing.

Erika Jayne’s civil lawsuits involved unaired footage from ‘RHOBH’

Erika Jayne’s estranged husband, Tom Girardi, encountered several civil lawsuits regarding alleged embezzlement in 2022. In connection with his lawsuits, the “Pretty Mess” singer faced several accusations concerning their finances. Jayne’s legal team and plaintiffs’ attorneys reportedly sought unreleased/unaired footage and other documentation from production companies tied to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

In early 2022, producers submitted some footage and documents to the courts as part of compliance efforts with subpoenas. Jayne’s case showed that even for more private or behind-the-scenes matters, reality-show footage can be used as legal evidence, or at least is requested as part of legal proceedings.

The current RHOBH cast member is still involved in several ongoing lawsuits, most notably a $25 million lawsuit from Girardi’s bankruptcy trustee, scheduled for a 2026 trial.

These legal battles prove just how blurred the line between reality TV and real-life consequences has become. As Bravo footage potentially becomes evidence in Burruss’s case, she joins a growing list of Housewives whose televised lives end up playing unexpected roles in legal disputes.

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