Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne is flaunting her new beau John McPhee — but fans aren’t buying the love story. The surprise romance announcement comes suspiciously close to the set pretrial date in her ongoing $25 million lawsuit... and let’s just say, not everyone thinks it’s a coincidence.
While Erika gushed in a now-viral interview about how she “met John at the right time,” internet sleuths have dug deeper — and the theories are wild:
🕵️♀️ Some claim McPhee is actually tied to one of her former legal consultants.
💰 Others believe the relationship is “a distraction tactic,” aimed at painting Erika as “relatable and in love” ahead of her high-stakes trial.
😬 And the harshest critics? They’re calling it a “PR romance” designed to soften her image as she faces federal scrutiny.
Erika, known for her lavish lifestyle and unapologetic glam, has refused to comment further on whether John will appear in court or on RHOBH next season. Meanwhile, court documents confirm that the pretrial for her alleged involvement in the embezzlement case linked to her ex-husband's firm is officially scheduled for January 2026.
So now fans are asking:
➡️ Is this Erika’s second chance at love… or her best performance yet?
