Ralph Pittman and Drew Sidora.Photo: SplashNews.comDrew Sidorais getting real about her marriage to husbandRalph Pittman.On Sunday’sThe Real Housewives of Atlantaseason 14 premiere, theStep Upactress, 37, opened up about a suspicious text message she found on Ralph’s phone that led her to “pack up the kids” and go to Chicago.“Ralph and I have been through a lot,” Drew told cameras. “We’re still trying to work through Tampa. And there’s new problems. But as long as he continues to show up in marriage counseling and want to make it better, I’m willing to stay committed.“Opening up to newcomer and Olympic gold medalistSanya Richards-Ross, Drew revealed exactly what that text message said.“I found messages in his phone that were saying, ‘Oh I can come give you a massage,'” said Drew, referring to Ralph’s new female assistant. “Like if she is doing business, where does her giving you a massage come in?““Finding out my husband was getting close with his assistant was really hard for me,” she admitted. “I packed up my kids and we went to Chicago. I literally ran away from home.“Drew is mom toson Josiah, 10, from a previous relationship, and sharesson Machai David, 6, anddaughter Aniya, 4, with Ralph.Drew Sidora and her family.Drew Sidora/instagramLater speaking withKandi Burruss, Drew revealed she still sees the assistant’s name “pop up from time to time.“When Ralph walked in, Kandi asked him, “What was your reply?” to the text message the assistant had previously sent. Stepping in, Drew said his reply was, “I’m a guy lol.” And the assistant’s response? “Well now I know for next time.““Oh hell no,” said Kandi. “I’m a guy means, ‘If you come over here, it ain’t going to be just a massage.’ That’s what that means. We all know how this goes. Let’s be real. That’s letting you know, ‘If you ever decide, that’s how it’s going to be.’ “Drew Sidora.Bravo MediaBrushing it off, the topic was then brought up for the third time at new housewifeMarlo Hampton’s fashion event for her company, Le’Archive.Speaking with Kandi andKenya Moore, Drew found out that Ralph’s assistant posted a cryptic message that seemingly referred to the situation.“He supposedly fired her and they were supposed to have no communication, but he’s actually telling her some of our business,” Drew told cameras. “It’s complete betrayal.““You need to step in and go, ‘This is what’s going to make me comfortable. This is what needs to happen,'” said Kenya.Last season, the pair had their first session with their new couple’s counselor,Love McPherson, which came after RalphtoldDrew on the Dec. 20 episode that he was “definitely down with counseling.““Ralph and I have tried couple’s counseling a time or two or three or a dozen, I’ve lost track. But after our huge blowup on our anniversary, which was probably the biggest argument we’ve ever had in our marriage, we know we have serious problems that we really need to commit to working out and fixing — quickly,” she said to cameras at the time, noting that theirsix-year anniversarydinner two weeks prior ended with Drew in tears.Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman.Drew Sidora/InstagramAs for transparency in her marriage, Drew told Love that she would like to know “if you’re going somewhere, you know, being able to just share and say, ‘Hey, I’m going to the store, I’m going to work out. I’m going to Tampa,'” she continued, referencingRalph’s multi-day trip to Florida, which he didn’t tell Drew about in advance. “Just allowing me to know what you’re doing, where your mind is.“Since the current season ofRHOApremiered, Drew has been open about the state of her marriage, previouslyadmitting: “We’ve got to get our act together for the sake of our kids and for our marriage if we want this thing to last.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Speaking with PEOPLEabout the new season ofRHOA, Kandi said season 14 has a different feel for her after a casting shake-up.“It’s fresh,” Burruss, 45, told PEOPLE exclusively ahead of the premiere. “Now, we got new blood on the show. Everybody is just different.“After the departures ofPorsha WilliamsandCynthia Bailey, the show will welcome Richards-Ross. But she won’t be the only new face holding a peach.RELATED VIDEO:Kandi BurrussSays Season 14 of RHOA ‘Brings So Many Answers’ to Years Long QuestionsHampton, a friend of the show since season 4, has been upgraded to full-time cast member. On-again, off-again housewifeShereé Whitfieldwill also return to the series.Drew SidoraandKenya Moorewill help round out theRHOAcast.“Even though Shereé has been there before, it’s like she came back with a whole new vibe,” explained Burruss. “With Sanya, she just is just fresh energy.“The Real Housewives of Atlantaairs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Ralph Pittman and Drew Sidora.Photo: SplashNews.com
Drew Sidorais getting real about her marriage to husbandRalph Pittman.On Sunday’sThe Real Housewives of Atlantaseason 14 premiere, theStep Upactress, 37, opened up about a suspicious text message she found on Ralph’s phone that led her to “pack up the kids” and go to Chicago.“Ralph and I have been through a lot,” Drew told cameras. “We’re still trying to work through Tampa. And there’s new problems. But as long as he continues to show up in marriage counseling and want to make it better, I’m willing to stay committed.“Opening up to newcomer and Olympic gold medalistSanya Richards-Ross, Drew revealed exactly what that text message said.“I found messages in his phone that were saying, ‘Oh I can come give you a massage,'” said Drew, referring to Ralph’s new female assistant. “Like if she is doing business, where does her giving you a massage come in?““Finding out my husband was getting close with his assistant was really hard for me,” she admitted. “I packed up my kids and we went to Chicago. I literally ran away from home.“Drew is mom toson Josiah, 10, from a previous relationship, and sharesson Machai David, 6, anddaughter Aniya, 4, with Ralph.Drew Sidora and her family.Drew Sidora/instagramLater speaking withKandi Burruss, Drew revealed she still sees the assistant’s name “pop up from time to time.“When Ralph walked in, Kandi asked him, “What was your reply?” to the text message the assistant had previously sent. Stepping in, Drew said his reply was, “I’m a guy lol.” And the assistant’s response? “Well now I know for next time.““Oh hell no,” said Kandi. “I’m a guy means, ‘If you come over here, it ain’t going to be just a massage.’ That’s what that means. We all know how this goes. Let’s be real. That’s letting you know, ‘If you ever decide, that’s how it’s going to be.’ “Drew Sidora.Bravo MediaBrushing it off, the topic was then brought up for the third time at new housewifeMarlo Hampton’s fashion event for her company, Le’Archive.Speaking with Kandi andKenya Moore, Drew found out that Ralph’s assistant posted a cryptic message that seemingly referred to the situation.“He supposedly fired her and they were supposed to have no communication, but he’s actually telling her some of our business,” Drew told cameras. “It’s complete betrayal.““You need to step in and go, ‘This is what’s going to make me comfortable. This is what needs to happen,'” said Kenya.Last season, the pair had their first session with their new couple’s counselor,Love McPherson, which came after RalphtoldDrew on the Dec. 20 episode that he was “definitely down with counseling.““Ralph and I have tried couple’s counseling a time or two or three or a dozen, I’ve lost track. But after our huge blowup on our anniversary, which was probably the biggest argument we’ve ever had in our marriage, we know we have serious problems that we really need to commit to working out and fixing — quickly,” she said to cameras at the time, noting that theirsix-year anniversarydinner two weeks prior ended with Drew in tears.Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman.Drew Sidora/InstagramAs for transparency in her marriage, Drew told Love that she would like to know “if you’re going somewhere, you know, being able to just share and say, ‘Hey, I’m going to the store, I’m going to work out. I’m going to Tampa,'” she continued, referencingRalph’s multi-day trip to Florida, which he didn’t tell Drew about in advance. “Just allowing me to know what you’re doing, where your mind is.“Since the current season ofRHOApremiered, Drew has been open about the state of her marriage, previouslyadmitting: “We’ve got to get our act together for the sake of our kids and for our marriage if we want this thing to last.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Speaking with PEOPLEabout the new season ofRHOA, Kandi said season 14 has a different feel for her after a casting shake-up.“It’s fresh,” Burruss, 45, told PEOPLE exclusively ahead of the premiere. “Now, we got new blood on the show. Everybody is just different.“After the departures ofPorsha WilliamsandCynthia Bailey, the show will welcome Richards-Ross. But she won’t be the only new face holding a peach.RELATED VIDEO:Kandi BurrussSays Season 14 of RHOA ‘Brings So Many Answers’ to Years Long QuestionsHampton, a friend of the show since season 4, has been upgraded to full-time cast member. On-again, off-again housewifeShereé Whitfieldwill also return to the series.Drew SidoraandKenya Moorewill help round out theRHOAcast.“Even though Shereé has been there before, it’s like she came back with a whole new vibe,” explained Burruss. “With Sanya, she just is just fresh energy.“The Real Housewives of Atlantaairs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Drew Sidorais getting real about her marriage to husbandRalph Pittman.
On Sunday’sThe Real Housewives of Atlantaseason 14 premiere, theStep Upactress, 37, opened up about a suspicious text message she found on Ralph’s phone that led her to “pack up the kids” and go to Chicago.
“Ralph and I have been through a lot,” Drew told cameras. “We’re still trying to work through Tampa. And there’s new problems. But as long as he continues to show up in marriage counseling and want to make it better, I’m willing to stay committed.”
Opening up to newcomer and Olympic gold medalistSanya Richards-Ross, Drew revealed exactly what that text message said.
“I found messages in his phone that were saying, ‘Oh I can come give you a massage,'” said Drew, referring to Ralph’s new female assistant. “Like if she is doing business, where does her giving you a massage come in?”
“Finding out my husband was getting close with his assistant was really hard for me,” she admitted. “I packed up my kids and we went to Chicago. I literally ran away from home.”
Drew is mom toson Josiah, 10, from a previous relationship, and sharesson Machai David, 6, anddaughter Aniya, 4, with Ralph.
Drew Sidora and her family.Drew Sidora/instagram
Later speaking withKandi Burruss, Drew revealed she still sees the assistant’s name “pop up from time to time.”
When Ralph walked in, Kandi asked him, “What was your reply?” to the text message the assistant had previously sent. Stepping in, Drew said his reply was, “I’m a guy lol.” And the assistant’s response? “Well now I know for next time.”
“Oh hell no,” said Kandi. “I’m a guy means, ‘If you come over here, it ain’t going to be just a massage.’ That’s what that means. We all know how this goes. Let’s be real. That’s letting you know, ‘If you ever decide, that’s how it’s going to be.’ "
Drew Sidora.Bravo Media
Brushing it off, the topic was then brought up for the third time at new housewifeMarlo Hampton’s fashion event for her company, Le’Archive.
Speaking with Kandi andKenya Moore, Drew found out that Ralph’s assistant posted a cryptic message that seemingly referred to the situation.
“He supposedly fired her and they were supposed to have no communication, but he’s actually telling her some of our business,” Drew told cameras. “It’s complete betrayal.”
“You need to step in and go, ‘This is what’s going to make me comfortable. This is what needs to happen,'” said Kenya.
Last season, the pair had their first session with their new couple’s counselor,Love McPherson, which came after RalphtoldDrew on the Dec. 20 episode that he was “definitely down with counseling.”
“Ralph and I have tried couple’s counseling a time or two or three or a dozen, I’ve lost track. But after our huge blowup on our anniversary, which was probably the biggest argument we’ve ever had in our marriage, we know we have serious problems that we really need to commit to working out and fixing — quickly,” she said to cameras at the time, noting that theirsix-year anniversarydinner two weeks prior ended with Drew in tears.
Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman.Drew Sidora/Instagram
As for transparency in her marriage, Drew told Love that she would like to know “if you’re going somewhere, you know, being able to just share and say, ‘Hey, I’m going to the store, I’m going to work out. I’m going to Tampa,'” she continued, referencingRalph’s multi-day trip to Florida, which he didn’t tell Drew about in advance. “Just allowing me to know what you’re doing, where your mind is.”
Since the current season ofRHOApremiered, Drew has been open about the state of her marriage, previouslyadmitting: “We’ve got to get our act together for the sake of our kids and for our marriage if we want this thing to last.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Speaking with PEOPLEabout the new season ofRHOA, Kandi said season 14 has a different feel for her after a casting shake-up.
“It’s fresh,” Burruss, 45, told PEOPLE exclusively ahead of the premiere. “Now, we got new blood on the show. Everybody is just different.”
After the departures ofPorsha WilliamsandCynthia Bailey, the show will welcome Richards-Ross. But she won’t be the only new face holding a peach.
RELATED VIDEO:Kandi BurrussSays Season 14 of RHOA ‘Brings So Many Answers’ to Years Long Questions
Hampton, a friend of the show since season 4, has been upgraded to full-time cast member. On-again, off-again housewifeShereé Whitfieldwill also return to the series.Drew SidoraandKenya Moorewill help round out theRHOAcast.
“Even though Shereé has been there before, it’s like she came back with a whole new vibe,” explained Burruss. “With Sanya, she just is just fresh energy.”
The Real Housewives of Atlantaairs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
source: people.com
