“Don’t touch her!” – Gretchen Rossi’s husband, Slade Smiley, has caused a social media explosion by strongly responding to a social media account that dared to attack Shannon Beador in the midst of the Real Housewives of Orange County star’s shocking cheating scandal.
It all started when Shannon became the center of criticism after a series of rumors about her being involved in an extramarital relationship that divided the fan community. Amid the “storm” of public opinion, Slade Smiley – Gretchen Rossi’s longtime partner and former co-star with Shannon on RHOC – spoke up to defend her in a strong manner.
In the comment section under a post discussing the incident, a netizen left a harsh comment about Shannon, saying that she “is getting retribution for her past actions”. Without hesitation, Slade immediately fired back:
“Don’t touch her! You don’t know the truth. Shannon is going through a bad time and no one deserves to be dragged down like that. Leave her alone.”
The response quickly went viral on social media, causing thousands of Real Housewives fans to be in an uproar. Some praised Slade as “the last decent man on RHOC,” while others said he was “meddling too much” in matters that had nothing to do with him.
Gretchen Rossi, who has also confronted Shannon in the past, seemed to support her husband. She dropped a heart emoji under Slade’s comment, implicitly affirming her stance on Shannon amid the fierce criticism.
A source close to Shannon revealed: “She was touched that Slade stood up for her. Even though they are no longer as close as before, it made Shannon feel seen and respected in her weakest moment.”
The incident comes just days after news of Shannon’s “cheating scandal” broke, with speculation that her boyfriend had cheated on her during filming of the show. Shannon, while not officially confirming the news, is said to be avoiding public appearances and focusing on “spiritual healing.”
While the drama shows no signs of abating, Slade Smiley’s strong reaction has reminded viewers of a time when “Real Housewives” was full of drama and loyalty – where friendship, love and honor could ignite with just a comment on Instagram.
Whether right or wrong, Slade’s “Don’t touch her!” gesture has left a strong impression on fans, proving that in the scandal-filled world of showbiz, there are still people willing to stand up for what they believe is right – even if it means confronting the entire internet.
