RHOP’s Monique & Chris Samuels Leaving Love & Marriage DC

After Monique and Chris Samuels put their marital woes on full display on Love & Marriage: DC, the couple decides to leave the reality TV world.

After shutting down divorce rumors, The Real Housewives of Potomac alums Monique and Chris Samuels have decided to sit out Love & Marriage: DC season 2. Monique and Chris’ marital woes took center stage in the premiere season of Carlos King’s first spin-off to his Love & Marriage franchise. The Samuels’ appearance came after a two-year hiatus from reality television following Monique’s exit from RHOP. All eyes were on Monique as she teased she would be showing the real her. But by season’s end, Monique faced backlash from viewers for her treatment of Chris and her longtime friend Winter Harris.

Most recently, the Samuels took to social media to deny rumors they were headed for divorce. But amid the chatter, The Jasmine Brand reported that Monique and Chris would not be returning for LAMDC season 2. Monique then decided to confirm the news on her radio morning show WPGC. According to Monique, she and Chris planned on returning to allow viewers to see their journey of “navigating our marriage issues.” However, due to “contract issues,” Monique claimed the family opted out of filming. She then insinuated that a “divorce narrative” was “put out there” amid their filming hiatus. Monique now wonders “who leaked that narrative” and not the fact they never filmed because of failed contract negotiations.

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RHOP’s Monique Samuels Is ‘Done With Reality TV’

Monique confirmed that her family won’t be returning to Love & Marriage: DC, and she thinks “we’re done with reality TV honestly.” Monique said she’s in a place where she won’t be “devalued” and wants anyone who desires to work with her to have their “paperwork straight.” Monique has “no hard feelings” toward anyone involved with Love & Marriage and showed her support to remaining cast members Erana and Jamie Tyler, and Ashley Silva and her husband DJ Quicksilva. Monique noted that she still hangs out with her old co-stars and even spoke to Carlos King at Porsha Williams’ wedding, which they both attended. It’s just that when it comes to Love & Marriage, Monique says she and Chris are out.

Fans started to question the stability of their marriage during Love & Marriage: DC season 1 after seeing the couple argue onscreen. Monique was frustrated with Chris for not responding to her wants and desires, and Chris just didn’t want to argue. However, the couple got into a number of heated arguments throughout the season. Monique credited the marital woes to the Samuels making it to the 10-year mark of their marriage. However, in the end, the Samuels vowed to remain a unit and do the necessary work to keep their marriage intact.

But during BravoCon, Ashley Darby was the one to put Monique and Chris’ alleged separation on blast. She claimed her former RHOP co-star was experiencing some marital woes with Chris. The rumors spread further, with reports claiming the Samuels were headed toward splitsville. But Monique and Chris posted a video laughing at the rumors and denying the hearsay was true. Now with Monique and Chris exiting Love & Marriage: DC, fans might continue to speculate if all is well in their marriage.

The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.

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Source: The Jasmine Brand