Scheana Shay and Kiki Monique Slam Teddi Mellencamp for “Lies” and Defamation After Being Accused of Involvement in Gretchen Rossi Roofie Rumor
Scheana Shay and Kiki Monique fired back at Teddi Mellencamp after the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum claimed on her shared podcast with Tamra Judge that Scheana was the one who told Kiki about the rumor about Gretchen Rossi supposedly being roofied amid the “naked wasted” incident of The Real Housewives of Orange County season four.
After Teddi, 44, told Katie Ginella, 41, who was blamed for passing on the information, that she had heard it was the 40-year-old Vanderpump Rules alum who told Kiki, Scheana and Kiki spoke out on Scheana’s podcast, where they targeted both Teddi and Tamra, 57, suggesting that the latter was equally as responsibile for the defamation since she has control of the editing of her podcast.
“The Jax-Hole, I think we can agree, is the Two Ts in a Pod podcast for the lies that were spread about us this week,” Scheana began on the September 5 episode of Scheananigans, via Bye Wig Hello Drama on Instagram.
According to Scheana, the idea that she was responsible for sharing the rumor, which claimed Gretchen, 46, was roofied and later hospitalized, is “a flat-out lie.”
As for Kiki, nobody had even heard about the allegation until RHOC season 19.
“Nobody in this Bravo universe has heard this. This is the first time it’s ever been put out there, and it’s completely false, and Tamra knows the truth,” she declared. “I spoke with Tamra in New York City at Watch What Happens Live. She knows the whole truth, so she can easily tell Teddi, ‘Don’t even put this out there because I know that this is false.’”
“[And] also, Tamra has editing control over her own podcast,” Scheana agreed. “So she would’ve had to have okayed this podcast to go out in the world, knowing that it’s f*cking false. So why are you trying to defame me and [Kiki]? This isn’t okay.”
“I’m not gonna settle. If you try to take advantage of me and try to lie about me, I am going to fight back,” she added. “I’m not letting people walk all over me anymore, and people need to start getting used to that.”
After noting on Scheananigans that she and Scheana didn’t deserve to be lied about, Kiki took to her Instagram Story, where she shared two additional messages with her followers.
“John Cougar Mellencamp‘s daughter is spreading lies on her podcast about me and Scheana Shay … This is the weirdest f*cking sentence I’ve ever written in my life,” she wrote in the first post.
Then, in a second, she shared a message from The Bravo Investigator.
“I believe Kiki. Here’s why. It would be extremely elaborate for Scheana to have told Kiki the roofie rumor and the plot to blame that on Katie. Those of us who know Kiki know that she’s not out for clout. She explained in the press that the reason she brought this information to a journalist is because she was altered of a crime that allegedly was committed. Drugging someone is a crime. So there’s a difference between trying to do the right thing and trying to get attention,” it read.
Patriots’ Will Campbell earns encouraging Maxx Crosby endorsement after tough debut
The New England Patriots opened their season at home against the Las Vegas Raiders, and it played out almost exactly as predicted. The expectation was for a hard-fought, defensive game with both quarterbacks flashing potential but not many offensive fireworks. That part held.
However, while the bold call was that the Las Vegas Raiders would pull out a 24-20 win, the actual final score was 20-13 in favor of the Raiders. The Carroll era in Vegas began with a win, while New England showed flashes but remains firmly in rebuilding mode.
One of the storylines from Sunday's game was the debut of rookie offensive lineman Will Campbell. The Patriots' fourth-draft pick endured some rough moments, drawing two false start penalties and allowing pressure that led to a Drake Maye fumble. Despite that rocky outing, Campbell earned respect from one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers.
Raiders star Maxx Crosby, speaking after the game in comments relayed by Zack Cox of the Boston Herald on X, formerly Twitter, praised the rookie's potential:
”He’s a top pick. He’s a young, talented dude. He’s got a bright future, man, and he’s in great hands with Coach McDaniels. Coach McDaniels knows what he’s doing… I think there’s a reason why they drafted him there. He’s got a bright future, for sure.”
For a Patriots offense that leaned heavily on Maye's composure, hearing such words from Crosby was significant. Campbell may not have been perfect, but the belief is there that he can grow into the cornerstone New England hoped for when they drafted him.
The organization is also placing a lot of responsibility on the quarterback room. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels recently explained that he holds ”high expectations” for Drake Maye and his group, confident that their preparation and effort will eventually translate into results. Head coach Mike Vrabel echoed that confidence, noting Maye's ability to handle complex defensive looks in preseason practices.
The Patriots may not be contenders yet, but the building blocks are being laid, and Campbell earning praise from Crosby is an early sign that New England's young core is trending in the right direction.
