July 26, 2012 10:45 pm ***EXCLUSIVE***
From the OCRegister, January 2010:
“Jay Photoglou of Huntington Beach says that Rossi regularly defamed him and lied about their relationship — on TV, to various media outlets and on her blog. He says the two were “a couple” during Rossi’s engagement to Jeff Beitzel, who died from leukemia in September 2008.
The two broke up in February 2009, according to the suit. In March 2009, Rossi filed a temporary restraining order against Photoglou, alleging that he threatened to harm her, her dog, her friend Slade Smiley and himself. The temporary restraining order was later dismissed by a judge.
In addition to libel and slander, the suit alleges instances of invasion of privacy/false light; intentional interference with prospective economic advantage; negligent interference with prospective economic advantage; intentional infliction of emotional distress; and conversion (taking property from another).
Photoglou declined to comment about the suit, except to say that it is “absolutely real.” He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, as well as attorney’s fees.
“We are seeking to set the record straight,” Photoglou’s attorney Brian Freedman said in an interview Friday. “We’re going to show what the real truth is, in terms of what their relationship was. The things she has been saying are untrue and inflammatory. We’re looking forward to showing people who she really is.”
Wretched was still denying her relationship with Jay Photoglou… April 2011:
NOTE: Wretched has continued to lie and deny… court documents don’t lie!! Wretched was ordered to PAY Jay Photoglou $63,174.53… SH April 13 2011.
Gretchen Rossi, Jay Photoglou … New Year’s Eve 2008-2009. Wretched celebrating with Jay, wearing Jeff’s ring!
Wretched ****BLEEEEECH**** CHRISTINE’s EX-BOYFRIEND, JAY PHOTOGLOU answered some questions posed to him by SH…
SH: Would you mind answering a few questions?
JP: While this is in my past it is a daily reminder you never really know anyone but family…
SH: What is your take on why she (Gretchen) is with Slade?
JP: My opinion is looks and stability on the show. Slade is a person I feel scot Dunlop (creator/producer RHOC) feels he owes some credit to for the show. Also it provides her a way to say “see I wasn’t with jeff for the money.”
SH: Does Scott (Dunlop) have that much influence over casting? How could he (Scott) still be behind Slade’s continuing on the RHOC? Note: Scott Dunlop created and produced RHOC. After its first very successful season, Mr. Dunlop was ‘removed’ and Evolution Media took over production. Mr. Dunlop was/is still involved in the franchise; however, had to take second chair to Evolution Media.
JP: As for Slade and Scott (producer)… Slade said to Jo when Gretchen and I were on a date and Gretchen was asked to be on the show… “he’s old he’s rich and he’s dying.” She (Gretchen) made it on the next day. So he’s (Slade) got something to get it done that fast… Jo knows…
Jeff Beitzel, Gretchen Rossi…
…also Slade has came at Gretchen and I for story-lines which he said were ideas from Scott. This was in between season 4 and 5 filming, but BEFORE 4 had even aired its 1st episode.
SH: Wretched, from all accounts is an opportunist… yet she’s with a guy who has virtually nothing to offer (Slade). She says that she “LOVES” Slimey; however, will never marry him until his finances are straightened out. This makes no sense. How do YOU think the Wretched/Slimey affair will progress?
JP: I think as long as she is on the show she will be with Slade.
SH: Did she ever approach YOU about getting back together? AND becoming a part of the show?
JP: I was offered by her attorney hundreds of thousands of dollars to do a show with her but would not be allowed speak outside of that show about us.
**SH asked several questions, which Mr. Photoglou said he was not comfortable answering… let’s continue…
SH: Is Slade paid?? NO ANSWER. How much was Jeff paying her to take car of him? NO ANSWER. It’s VERY clear that she was with you… and you were much more than “friends.” Obviously, she threw you over and denied your relationship for a better deal… Jeff. What was she expecting her payoff to be from him (Jeff)? NO ANSWER.
SH: Her (Gretchen’s) parents seem to be very involved in her love life… what did they think of her set up with Jeff?
JP: If you read Gretchen’s deposition, she acknowledges I was in Bass Lake several time with her and her family, including “you were in Bass Lake” Tamra spoke about on the reunion show. She (Gretchen) says I came up for one day (on reunion show) in depo, she acknowledges I was there for SEVERAL days and spent the night at the family house. Her parents? I’ll never know what they were thinking…
SH: Are you still in love with her? Would you take her back?JP: No , no….
NOTE: Jay Photoglou’s case against Wretched ***BLEEECH*** CHRISTINE’s is ongoing…
It seems they selected these women who would do anything for money, irregardless of
their pasts, morality issues, exploitation of others.
I would love to see a thoroughly investigated E True Hollywood Stories on each of the franchises.
Now that would be interesting!
RunTheBall–This would be a genius move. I’d watch all of them.
They should do an E True Hollywood on the Realhousewives shows, especially the OC one. Remember when Kimberly Bryant left for cancer remissions issues, that wasn’t the case in fact if was only 5%. The reason why she left is because her husband beat the crap out of a woman at a party they weren’t invited. Evidently Kimberly was trying to hit on her husband who happens to be Kimberly’s trainer. That is why they left in such a hurry, they didn’t want this horrible thing to define this show that not only just got off the ground but was the flagship show for all the series.
http://www.ocregister.com/news/kindchadwick-195850-bryant-says.html
I remember that. She did come back a few seasons later, but I don’t think the husband came with her.
I remember she came back for Lauri Waring Peterson’s wedding and Lauri said they talk every day. If I recall George Peterson is no saint either and to this day Lauri says they are still one big happy family.
I remember that. It was the very first scandal.
My how things have changed! No mention on the show then about what happened. Now days Bravo would be all over this kind of drama/conflict. Now it seems that the bigger the brawl the better.
She a gold digger:
Lol Ana, love it!
Well Gretchen lies about her lips, hair, business dealings & men. She should worry about her truth instead of trying to claim Alexis is a liar.
I know, right??? And, she has the nerve to call Alexis phony…. I’ve read in another blog someone saying something about her Fox5 email being fake, and Andy’s reaction/ comments about it at WWHL…. can’t find the thread again ;(
you never cease to amaze me SH
always get to the bottom of things!
WOW!
So Gretchen and Slimey is all about the money. And Slade is in with Scott Dunlop and probably the other producers, so that’s why no one calls Gretchen out and she is allowed to pretend she was in love with Jeff and she isn’t just a piece of golddigging trash. Now I get why Slade doesn’t work, he is paid a lot by Bravo, heck, he may even be a secret producer?
kel: There were more questions which Mr. Photoglou did not/could not/would not answer…which is his prerogative! Reading between the lines might be a good thing! TFC!!! SH
I think you’re right about Slade. He and Gretchen have always seemed like shady characters to me. In my opinion, Gretchen was never in love with Jeff, only his money. She pretended to be his girlfriend and was nothing more than a paid escort or prostitute. That is more than likely why he didn’t have a problem with her sleeping around. I would not be at all surprised to find out that Slade is involved in some way with the production of the show and might be using Gretchen (to launder his money) in the same way she is using him to be on it.
Dang…
Nice work MsSH!
Excellent! It is time she was fully exposed. What ever happened to her cancer charity honoring Jeff that proceeds from her first song were suppose to fund?? Last I remember, NOT ONE PENNY ever made a deposit from her or her song–She is as horrid as Slave amd Tamra! Where does Jay stand with Tamra???
Any one with eyes and half a brain knows Gretchen and Jay were a lot more then ( just ) friends.
Her continued denial is ridiculousness.
That “deposition” is hysterical.
The car bidnus? Aint that what Jimbo does?
That’s odd. I thought he sold pool tables and fake baseballs.
He’s a cereal entrepreneur….
I thought he wasn’t just the President, but was also a Member of the Club for Snake Oil.
This confirms everything I suspected about her.
Checking HW’s net worth it show Slade is worth $100k and owes nearly $139k in back child support.He and Gretchen are going to be doing a variety show called “Keeping It Reality”.
That should tank for real.He has to be paid by Bravo to be allowed to go to his now 3rd HW.
Gretchen is disgusting. The way she jumped into bed with Trashbox Tamra shows her true colors. I was applauding when Alexis outed her about her surgeries!! I’ll take slow pitiful Alexis over Wretched any day of the week. As far a the Doopy Grinch Doobee, doesn’t matter that she married a dr, she’s still a moron from NY JillZ wannabe
The lip thing ticked me off! She’s been promoting her make up and lip plumper and its a lie! That’s just wrong. I know that is what many make up brands do. But she said IT IS HER LIP PLUMPER. Not that it helped or starts of will. She made fools of her customers and if I were one I’d never buy anything from her again. I was happy Alexis said that! They were going on and on about her not telling all and being real. Guess no one is huh?
Another thing, How can Gretchen be all buddy buddy with Tamera if she is the one who brought all this to light and cost her so much money? Or could if he wins? There is so much more to them.. It has to be big money is all that makes any sense.
Whoa. Great interview. Thanks so much for it!!
According to Gretchen Jay is not a part of her storyline. I’m not part of her storyline…can I get sixty grand too?
I’m laughing at that picture of Gretch and Slade bumping and grinding at that pool party.
Congratulations Ms. SH, yet another exclusive! I just hope other websites give you the full credit you deserve.
It’s quite sad if a child is brought into this world on the back of being kept on a TV show (Gretchen’s recent statement).
Side Note: One the picture of G and JP kissing, her au naturale ‘boob’s look like Spaniels ears.
And yet she is stupid enough to expect people to believe that she hasn’t had breast implants. THOSE breasts don’t have implants. Her breasts now have implants. Not huge implants. But implants nonetheless.
British: Thank you! Would expect and appreciate credit… any *exclusive* SH posts is really an *exclusive.* If this shows up anywhere else without proper credit, there will be problems! TFC!!! SH
You’re welcome, I’ll let you know if I see any online or twitter.
SH you are wonderful. I have read a lot of investigative material and what you do is just as good or better then a lot of professional investigative journalists. I always knew that Wretch was one of those women who look for(stalk)heirs,or anyone with the big bucks soon to be dead men I believe that Slade has more invested in the show then anyone will ever know. It must be something major.I think TammyFaye has become a dear friend of wretched because she knows also that Slade has pull and if she continued to bash his currant love he might have her gotten rid of. The people I feel most sorry for are all the kids of these assholes. Look at Jeff’s kids. Wretched really had them conned into believing she really loved and cared for their dad. They get to hear that she was screwing around with someone else while professing undying love for their dad. Bitch! Slade’s kids get to watch daddy dearest enjoy the good life and all the fame while they have to struggle just making ends meet. They both deserve to burn in hell as TammyFaye put it to Victim . Maybe Joe could shed a little light on the situation. Am sure she knows everything that Slade has been doing and all the things he doesn’t want others to know he is doing! Maybe TammyFaye,Mr.Ed,Slimeball and Wretch have been doing the “Bob,Carol,Ted and Alice” thing…Seems like they all have been rolling in the pig shit so might as well do it together…lol…
morning: Much appreciated. Many so-called “journalists” do NOT have the responsibility of actually running the site for which they get paid to write ONE “investigative” article every so often… or to deal with behind-the-scenes goings on.
The day Diane Dimond left her snide comment on SH “I’m a JOURNALIST… I don’t write little blurbs”… truly pissed me off! What pissed me off more was the fact that many SH readers/commenters were kissing her bee-hind! Would love to see her or ANY “reporter” “journalist” whatever … deal with everything involved with this site and then see their “investigative reports”!
As I’ve said many times previously… never confuse the name of this site with the owner of this site! TFC!! SH
What “journalist” writes a book about the Salahi’s? DD, we don’t care.
You are so welcome. I never give out false or fake praises to anyone so know this I do think you do a great job here. Diane I have read and was not all that impressed with her journalistic endeavors. She seems fake and very arrogant. Just my opinion…
As I’ve said many times previously… never confuse the name of this site with the owner of this site! TFC!! SH ” Wise Advise!!”
I’m learnin so much here. I’ve only been about a short while with much to learn yet. But I to have been very impressed with you SH and your site! I was wondering if you have been approached by any other news sites etc about hiring you? Forgive me if you already are working or something. I mean the question as a compliment. You put any other site I’ve read to shame!.
Also the others that come here and reply/post. There is so many people here that I truly enjoy reading what they have to say! MP is one that flies to mind.
Aww. thanks Dizzie.
I rarely comment anywhere else. I have however mentioned the site to several friends during conversation. Not that it will impress you much but you are a hit in my neck of the woods. A long time dear friend is who told me about this site and she quotes you for heavens sake. LOL If it isn’t here it isn’t true. I am believing her now.
I agree with you as far as what Jo, Slade’s ex knows. A few months ago she was supposed to be on WWHL, but wasn’t. The reason, which didn’t make sense back then but does now, was “because of Gretchen’s lawsuits.” I think that Jo knows a LOT about Slade and Gretchen. And I’ll be Alexis does too. Maybe that’s why Gretchen is all of the sudden running around calling HER a liar.
This is the only place to come to and get the straight up scoop and answers!!!
SH – just joined twitter (I know, I know) and love your site! Can you please tell me what TFC stands for? Been trying to put it together. Maybe my brain is just fried from reading all the threads. Keep up the great work!
So sorry! I just found the rules page!
Please forgive my lack of knowledge. I’m ready to play by the rules now.
TFC stands for “Thanks for Commenting”
Thanks! I’m new to this whole twitter thing. Sad, but true. Still in my learning curve.
Jill: Would suggest you pick a user name and stick with it! TFC!!! SH
SH – didn’t even notice I changed it. (could it get anymore embarrassing?) clearly a twirgin! Thanks!
Jill: Has nothing to do with twitter. If you think this site is twitter… have a bridge you might be interested in buying. SH
Nah. I am accessing the site from your tweets Hence the reference. Funny, I thought that might come up in your crosshairs. Now, waterfront property is always nice. <3
I always thought it was Thanks For Commenting. But now I am doubting myself! LOL
Just: You are correct! TFC!!! SH
Unless it means “Tough Friggin Cookies” [affectionately known as "TFC--the second one!"]…’cause that means you been poofed!
Another one here that didn’t know and read rule page later than I should have. Guess it got a giggle when I was told it meant , “time for candy” ? LOL whats really sad is I believed you.
OK, what’s this guy deal. SO WHAT he and Wretched were together, while she was engaged. WHY DOES HE ALWAYS NEEDS VALIDATION..She does not talk about HIM, Trashma brought his name up, so therefore she had to retaliate…Why won’t he just go AWAY….AWAY AWAY….There is nothing there for you…He is PISSED because she OBVIOUSLY moved on and have yet to hear her talk about him….I hate the fact that i’m defending Wretched i know her ass lied…THEY ALL DO
I don’t think you would appreciate people making false accusations against you to a national audience, right? Especially when it can be damaging to your business. I would do the same if someone was on tv, blogs and interviews sneering my name falsely.
Just saying……
SH, this would explain why Wretched so easily and eagerly accepted TamTrash’s apology and joined her mean girl clique. If she hadn’t, Tam would have brought it all up and skewered her with it. Wretched was happy to jump on the “let’s bash Alexis ” bandwagon cuz it took the focus off of her lies. Wretched called Heather a liar when obviously she was the MUCH bigger liar! What I still don’t get is why TamTrash made peace with Wretched.
Meant Wretched called Alexis a liar. Let’s hope they get rid of TamTrash and Wretched. They are a toxic combination.
When I click on the link to Gretchen’s depo, it shows the complaint filed by Jay but no depo. Is there another link somewhere?
Snortle Wretchen! Karma always catches up to youse.
HAAAAAAAAAAAA! I knew she was being sued for running her mouth with false accusations but it was nice to read the whole complaint. She is a true dumbass blonde. She ran her mouth and now she will most likely being writing a check out to this guy. Good for him for standing up for himself. As far as I can see, she brought this whole lawsuit on herself. I think if she simply said no I am not dating him and left it at that this guy wouldn’t be a blip on anyones radar much less suing the dumb one, Can’t wait to hear the outcome of this one.
I am wondering if Jay and Jimbo are gonna get together and compare notes now that Wretchen has been a meany to Alexis and Tamera has dropped the coke bomb on twitter.
Alexis and Jimbo were aware of Gretchen’s indiscretions. There are pics if the Bellino’s partying on a boat with Gretchen and Jay! I think Jay is no secret between the cast members, it just got glossed over by Slade and Bravo.
Exactly. And now with Miss Tammy coke dealing allegations aimed at Jimbo I am wondering if Wretchen didn’t put that lil bug in tammy’s ear. Dangerous because if Alexis was on the verge of getting chitcanned …now she has a storyline. A pretty big one too. Even if the allegations are true but especially if they are not.
Well, I was thinkin that maybe that’s why they all ganged up on Alexis this season, to make a reason get her off the show. If Slade really does have pull with the producers, (or my new theory that he is a secret producer), that explains why Tamra ran kissin Gretchen n Slade’s butts, and they want Alexis off because Andy doesn’t like her and she knows too much. Gretchen seems to be the show’s darling, while Jimbo hates the show and Alexis is against gay marriage…
Alexis was no match for Wretched and TamTrash because she’s slow, naive, and not vicious like they are. Otherwise, every time Tam called her pretentious she would have called her out for the porn scene in the tub and every time Wretched called her a liar, Alexis would have brought up the court case. I think she was totally blindsided by Wretched’s flip to TamTrash’s team. She was totally outmatched by the two vipers. Get rid of Trash and Wretched.
I’ve wondered if these people have to sign something saying they won’t sue each other or show? Because some of the slander that runs out of their mouths is god awful! Coke dealer? I hadn’t heard that one yet. But even Slade as much as I don’t care for him had to have had bad damage to his name and that would hurt making a living. But Tamera just said more and more non stop?
Hey made, just wonderin, did u check out the lude photos? I saw them a while ago, those and a few that are much worse. I’m waiting for your funny reaction, or a hysterical video! lol
oh yeah I saw theme. Straight nastiness. I will have to think on the proper video to express my feelings for that monstrous display of hobaggery For now this one will have to do
OMG, that was too funny! I like how the slut just laying there by the empty bottle resembles Wretched Christine!! lmao
Made I blinked and missed the talk about Jimbo and coke? Is that coke as in the drink or the other stuff I wouldn’t know anything about…lol…Is he doing a bad and selling the stuff? Is TammyFaye spreading another story that she or Mr.Ed have done yet forgot about it?…lol…I can picture TammyFaye doing a public service announcement. “If you use drugs you could end up looking like me and be on a reality show!” “So for Gods sake don’t use drugs.Disclaimer at the end, “Myself I have never used any illegal substances as I keep drunk enough I have no need for anything else”….Just kidding please don’t take it personally TammyFaye and sue me cause its just a fairy tale like all the stuff you come up with…lollol….
While it was obvious miss wretchen was not who she portrayed, I had no idea that this Slade stuff went so deep and grimey. I believe you have uncovered a very deep dark twisted secret about his real connection to the show and the wives. I love reading your exclusives ms. sh keep up the good work!