Bronwyn Newport and Todd Bradley came to the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion ready to defend their marriage. There were questions all season about the business executive’s demeanor toward the newbie RHOSLC star. Bronwyn caused more speculation after telling her costars that Todd had an alleged moment of infidelity in their marriage.
They presented a united front at the reunion, and Bronwyn walked back those claims. The duo are going strong. And a few of their costars jumped into the conversation to defend the relationship.
Heather shared the “similarities between Todd” and her ex-husband
Peacock shared the uncensored version of the second installment of the Season 5 reunion. Andy Cohen initiated the conversation via a fan question.
“Bronwyn, watching Todd reprimand you for arguing in the pool sounded more like a parent scolding his child than a husband talking to his wife,” Andy read.
The question veered toward RHOSLC veteran Heather Gay. She shared her “initial reaction” to that conversation and if she saw “similarities between Todd” and her ex-husband.”
“I did,” Heather said “I was married for a long time, and [it was] a relationship that I just wanted to make work no matter what, because I wanted to be married and I wanted to have the whole thing work out.”
Angie defended Todd as “funny”
But Heather also found Todd “positive” in an unseen conversation. Peacock shared the clip.
“I have worked my entire life to overcompensate for the fact that I didn’t show up as all of my friends showed up, which is like, stunningly beautiful,” Heather said in the flashback.
“There’s no reason you should feel that way,” Todd replied. “You’re exceptionally attractive. You’re dressed exceptionally well — OK, I went too far — there’s no reason for you to feel that way. And by the way, I think you’re pretty smart. And I love that as much as anything.”
Back on set at the reunion, Heather said that she did not see Todd speaking to Bronwyn as kindly.
“I didn’t see that same energy to your wife,” she shared. “It made me remember what it’s like to be in a marriage where you’re not seen. You’re trying to validate yourself and get approval, be important.”
Bronwyn seemed unaffected by Heather’s musings. She brushed it off as an issue of perspective and personal experience. Angie Katsanevas chimed in in support of the relationship and to praise Todd.
“I have been around them. We’re neighbors and they’ve been over to my house and I’ve seen them interact,” she said. “We work out at the same gym as Todd, and he’s fun and he’s funny. I see him and Todd actually is fun. And he’s funny.”
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