Real Housewives of Potomac’s current season feels fresh and new. And the cast shakeup most likely had something to do with it. Newbie housewives Stacey Rusch and Keiarna Stewart are quickly proving why they were given flutes for Season 9. While Keiarna was introduced last season, Stacey was brand new to the group. She came in as a friend of The Grand Dame, Karen Huger. So far, Stacey has shown she is super positive, kind, and fun. Who else would be excited about bunk beds? But most of all, Stacey is patient. And she is especially patient with her new boyfriend, TJ, aka Thomas Anthony Jones.
Stacey Rusch says she and TJ are “choosing to take things slowly” because of their faith
Stacey has shared quite a bit about her life in these first few episodes. She is still living with her husband, even though they getting divorced. There’s also the little matter of telling her daughter about the divorce news. Oop.
However, Stacey does have a new man in her life named TJ. They two met while working at QVC and have been inseparable ever since. And their relationship has the RHOP cast baffled as Stacey and TJ are going to remain celibate until marriage.
Gizelle Bryant, who likened Stacey to a gnat, thought she should test drive the merchandise first. And Wendy Osefo found the whole situation odd. But Stacey is standing by her man no matter what they think.
Stacey was on Watch What Happens Live and explained why she and TJ are holding off on doing the deed. Andy Cohen first described the situation to Luann de Lesseps. The Real Housewives of New York alum was sitting next to Stacey.
Andy said, “Stacey and TJ are dating, but they’re not having sex.” Luann looked like the infamous confused math lady GIF. She said, “Oh … really?” Stacey explained, “Well, our relationship is grounded in our faith and God. And we’re choosing to take things slowly.” Luann replied, “I love that. But don’t you want to test out the race car?”
Stacey said, “I don’t think I need to. I mean, look at him.” The camera then panned over to TJ at the bar, who was showing off his muscles under a sheer shirt. She continued, “I think we’re gonna be just fine.” Andy concluded, “Okay, there you go.”
