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‘RHOM’ Star’s Ex Files $10 Million Defamation Suit Against Bravo

Todd Nepola claims his “name and likeness” was used without his consent, causing harm to his business reputation.

Real Housewives of Miami star Alexia Nepola’s ex-husband Todd Nepola has sued Bravo for $10 million, citing defamation regarding his business representation on the show. Nepola’s suit claims that Bravo inaccurately portrayed him as “financially irresponsible or suffering from financial distress.” Nepola, a real-estate developer/investor, alleges this is false, claiming that his net worth “exceeds $100 million,” and he hasn’t done anything to “question his creditworthiness or financial integrity.” Nepola appeared on the show’s earlier seasons, but claims he did not consent for his “name and likeness” to be on seasons six and seven. Because of this decision, he alleges Bravo producers used seasons six and seven to “retaliate against” him by “intentionally and maliciously” airing “defamatory statements.” He name-drops series star Adriana de Moura, claiming that in season six, she said his company had been “struggling” and he and his then-wife were “having some money trouble.” In season seven, he claims he was seen in flashback footage. Nepola alleges he had “numerous conversations” with a Bravo producer explaining the misrepresentation issue, but was informed that producers “did not care.” As a result, he claims “his reputation in the Miami business community” has been harmed by statements the show aired.