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Jennifer Fessler delivered a sharp response following Ciara Miller’s social media allegations that the former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star had an affair with West Wilson.
“Honestly, while it’s somewhat flattering, it’s not acceptable to spread false and damaging claims on social media, irrespective of whatever rumors or so-called ‘evidence’ you might have,” Fessler expressed in her Instagram Stories on Saturday.
“This is a textbook case of libel,” she further explained. “If it were true, I’d have no grounds for complaint. But since it’s a fabrication, things could get more legally intricate. That said, I hope we can resolve this matter. Enough is enough.”
Fessler’s firm reaction followed Miller, 30, who had dated Wilson for half a year in 2023, sharing a series of posts about the situation on Threads Friday night.
The controversy ignited after a social media user summarized Fessler’s remarks from her appearance at Vulture’s The Masterminds of Reality TV event on Thursday.
“Former RHONJ ‘friend of’ Jenn Fessler was asked by Page Six about the Summer House scandal tonight and said this about West: ‘[West] is the cutest, sweetest golden retriever puppy dog. He does not mean any harm. He didn’t mean it. He’s just trying to have a good time. He doesn’t wanna hurt anyone. Give him a break.’ Girl…”
Miller retorted by commenting, “lol, because they slept together too.”
A social media user pushed back in the comments, citing Fessler’s longtime marriage to Jeff Fessler.
“Ma’am! I beg your pardon?!?! Ain’t that old lady married? Oh he got a type,” to which Miller again replied, “That’s what I thought….” along with an emoji of a person cartwheeling.
Fessler, 57 — who tied the knot with Jeff Fessler in 1999 — exclusively told Page Six on Friday, “It’s flattering that anyone would think someone who slept with Ciara Miller would be interested in sleeping with me.”
Wilson, 31, took to social media with a denial of his own on Friday evening, tagging Fessler in an upload of a meme conveying confusion, and writing atop the image, “News to me.”
Ciara meanwhile, further fueled the fire with another re-share — this one showing Wilson’s current girlfriend, “Summer House” co-star Amanda Batula — lounging on a beach chair.
“If I send this to you I’m about to lie straight to your face,” the caption read.
Reps for Miller, Wilson, and Fessler have not responded to Page Six’s requests for comment on the social media drama.
Miller was close friends with Batula before she and Wilson announced they’re dating in a bombshell social media statement in March. As the announcement went public, Miller was seen crouched outside an Hermés boutique in anguish.
A source divulged to Page Six that the couple’s co-stars, including Miller and Batula’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, are “disappointed” in them, adding that the cast is generally “Team Ciara.” Miller unfollowed Batula, 34, and Wilson amid the fallout.
Another Bravo star stepped forward last month — “Southern Hospitality” personality Mia Alario openly questioned the couple’s relationship timeline after they claimed to have started spending time together in February.
Alario, 28, told Andy Cohen during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” last month that the duo was already spending time together when she went on one date with Wilson in September.
The TV personality said Batula told her she’d “pregamed” her date with Wilson ahead of time and that she gave the sports reporter “some advice and some tips” before their date.
Alario called the situation “messy” in speaking to Cohen. “I don’t want any part of that at all,” she said at the time.