Jeff Lewis Slams RHOC Star Gina Kirschenheiter as a “White Trash Grifter” and “Bravo Puppet” After Bravo Fan Fest Feud

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Jeff Lewis took aim at Gina Kirschenheiter, calling her a “puppet” who is handed lines by producers on Real Housewives of Orange County. His comments came after Gina criticized him during Bravo Fan Fest.

The feud began last month on Watch What Happens Live, when the Still Flipping Out star was asked which Housewife he would refuse to design a home for. Jeff named Gina, citing her budget, and added, “Broke people should not have big weddings,” in reference to her engagement to boyfriend Travis. Jeff has also repeatedly accused Gina of doing whatever producers ask during the show.

At Bravo Fan Fest in Charleston, Gina was given the opportunity to answer back. She said Jeff’s cosmetic procedures were reason enough for her not to feel comfortable hiring him as a designer. The remark earned her a standing ovation from the audience.

During an episode of SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, Jeff responded to Gina’s comments. He also explained why he typically welcomes Bravo stars who push back against him, pointing to his previous feud with Crystal Kung Minkoff as an example.

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“I don’t know, for some reason, like when Crystal [clapped back], I had respect, but I guess honestly, the way I see Gina, she’s a white trash grifter,” Jeff said, via @breakingtherulespodclips on TikTok. “I actually think she’s attractive. She’s had quite a glow-up over the years, mostly because Bravo pays for the makeup, right? And then also she gets freebies and trade-outs. But she would never look like that if she wasn’t on the show. Right? I mean, she’s subsidized.”

He continued, “But that accent, it’s terrible. And let’s be honest, Bravo loves her because she’s the Bravo puppet. I mean, they give her lines, and she goes in, and she stirs things up. I think she’s a phony. I think she’s a con artist. … I think she swindles and misleads the viewers because she’s producing her own storylines.”

Jeff also claimed that Gina’s engagement and engagement ring are “fake.”

“She’s never been Real Housewives material from day one,” he said. “She’s a Make-A-Wish Foundation.”

New episodes of Still Flipping Out air Monday nights on Bravo, while The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursday nights on the network.