Take a look at some of the messiest divorces in reality show history.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom, 2016
ShareIt took several years for Khloe and Lamar's shattered love story to truly come to the light as the reality star hid the NBA player's numerous infidelities and drug use from the public for years. They finally split after Lamar overdosed at a Vegas brothel in 2015. In 2019, the former NBA player admitted that he deeply regretted cheating on his wife and had slept with over 2000 women. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson
ShareNick Lachey and Jessica Simpson once seemed like true American pop music sweethearts, appearing on a reality show at the height of the tv craze. But it didnt last long. Amid rumors of infidelity on Jessica's end, plus reported constant battles over money, the couple split up. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
ShareIn 2011, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries had one of the most whirlwind marriages in reality tv history. Married for just 72 days, the couple clearly couldn't stand each other near the end, which was painfully obvious on their tv specials. Still, they went through with one of the most lavish ceremonies, which was of course televised, before splitting just weeks later. Their divorce was finalized in 2013, which both deny was a publicity stunt. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Jason Hoppy and Bethenny Frankel
ShareFor a few years, it seemed that Bethenny and Jason had found true happiness and were thrilled to share it on "The Real Housewives of New York." The couple had a daughter and Frankel became a business sensation with her Skinny Girl line of products. But shortly thereafter, everything fell apart. To this day, the two are still duking it out in court over custody of their daughter Bryn, now 9. Earlier this week, Frankel told a judge that Hoppy "tortured" her during their marriage and that she couldn't stand to be in the same room as her ex. (Photo by G. Gershoff/Getty Images for Tanger Outlets)
Linda and Hulk Hogan
ShareIn 2007, after 23 years of marriage and in the middle of their successful reality show, Linda Hogan filed for divorce from pro-wrestler Hulk Hogan. At the time, there were rumors of Hulk's infidelity, but whatever the reason, Linda walked away with about 70 percent of his assets. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 22: Actress Tamar Braxton (L) and producer/actor Vince Herbert attend The Paley Center for Media's Annual Los Angeles Benefit at The Rooftop Of The Lot on October 22, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. In 2017, just months shy of their 9-year-anniversary, reality star and singer Tamar Braxton admitted she was filing for divorce from husband Vince Herbert. At the time, the couple's son was just 4 years old and Tamar had announced she would retire from music to try and save her marriage. Later, she confessed she didn't want to stay married just for the sake of it. But the couple was plagued with rumors of domestic violence, with Tamar's mother even stepping in to warn Vince to "keep her hands off [her] child," before someone got hurt. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Kate and Jon Gosselin
ShareOnce upon a time, Jon and Kate Gosselin were just teo young parents struggling to adjust to the demands of having 8 kids. Then, the TLC cameras stepped in and the couple's relationship was really put to the test. The couple announced they were divorcing in 2009 and it played out terribly in the press with Jon being caught with multiple women, custody battles and more. This week, Kate announced that she would be returning to TV for a dating show "Kate Plus Date." (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Discovery)
Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker
ShareBarker, the former Blink 182 drummer, and former Miss USA Moakler seemed like the true definition of opposites attract. The couple seemed to be very much in love for years in the public eye until their custody battle over their 2 childen turned extremely ugly. From multiple domestic incidents to rumors of infidelity, the couple's drama seemed to hit an all-time high a few years ago and now they are no longer on speaking terms. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
Vicki Gunvalson and Donn Gunvalson
ShareFor a while, it seemed like RHOC star Vicki Gunvalson could work things out with her husband since 1994. On camera, though the couple fought continuously, they renewed their vows in a lovely ceremony in 2010. But just a few months later, she filed for divorce, which Donn said he did not ever see coming, in spite of her distancing herself from him. For her part, she blamed the pressures of reality tv for the demise of their relationship. Vicki took away about $1M in assets in their divorce , while he walked away with a little more than half that, (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for WE tv)
Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas
ShareThe former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" couple split in an ugly, extremely messy divorce that played itself out in front of the cameras. Peter reportedly became known for his alleged affairs, reportedly cheating with waitresses in his restaurants. The couple seems to have come to an amicable place now, but not after many an uncomfortable episode of their show. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)
Camille and Kelsey Grammer
ShareWatching Camille and Kelsey Grammer's divorce play out on the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cameras was nothing short of painful. It was clear that Kelsey was not interested in his wife in the least, and he later told Oprah that the marriage was over as soon as it began, even as he felt too guilty to leave. He described Camille as fame hungry and disingenuous. He also accused her of making, dramatic violent threats. Ouch. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Clint and Dina Ruiz-Eastwood
ShareYou may not remember this but Clint Eastwood and his ex-wife Dina appeared together on a reality show for E! Shortly after it aired, Dina filed for divorce after 18 years together. Rumors swirled that the private Eastwood was furious with his wife's decision to pursue television. While Dina has not said anything particularly disparaging about her ex, the actor was rumored to have began an affair while they were still married. It's also worth noting that he does have a total of 7 children with multiple women, and many fathered while he was in long-term relationships. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Porsha Williams and Kordell Stewart
ShareWhen Porsha Williams first made her appearance on "RHOA," we knew her as the wife of NFL star Kordell Stewart. The two had a very tumultuous relationship where Porsha often said she felt extremely controlled by Kordell. After a series of humiliating encounters on camera for the couple, rumors about Kordell's sexuality began to surface again. He later addressed it in his biography saying that the rumors about his sexuality had not only sidelined his career in the NFL but also his marriage. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom, 2016
ShareIt took several years for Khloe and Lamar's shattered love story to truly come to the light as the reality star hid the NBA player's numerous infidelities and drug use from the public for years. They finally split after Lamar overdosed at a Vegas brothel in 2015. In 2019, the former NBA player admitted that he deeply regretted cheating on his wife and had slept with over 2000 women. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson
ShareNick Lachey and Jessica Simpson once seemed like true American pop music sweethearts, appearing on a reality show at the height of the tv craze. But it didnt last long. Amid rumors of infidelity on Jessica's end, plus reported constant battles over money, the couple split up. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
ShareIn 2011, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries had one of the most whirlwind marriages in reality tv history. Married for just 72 days, the couple clearly couldn't stand each other near the end, which was painfully obvious on their tv specials. Still, they went through with one of the most lavish ceremonies, which was of course televised, before splitting just weeks later. Their divorce was finalized in 2013, which both deny was a publicity stunt. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Jason Hoppy and Bethenny Frankel
ShareFor a few years, it seemed that Bethenny and Jason had found true happiness and were thrilled to share it on "The Real Housewives of New York." The couple had a daughter and Frankel became a business sensation with her Skinny Girl line of products. But shortly thereafter, everything fell apart. To this day, the two are still duking it out in court over custody of their daughter Bryn, now 9. Earlier this week, Frankel told a judge that Hoppy "tortured" her during their marriage and that she couldn't stand to be in the same room as her ex. (Photo by G. Gershoff/Getty Images for Tanger Outlets)
Linda and Hulk Hogan
ShareIn 2007, after 23 years of marriage and in the middle of their successful reality show, Linda Hogan filed for divorce from pro-wrestler Hulk Hogan. At the time, there were rumors of Hulk's infidelity, but whatever the reason, Linda walked away with about 70 percent of his assets. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 22: Actress Tamar Braxton (L) and producer/actor Vince Herbert attend The Paley Center for Media's Annual Los Angeles Benefit at The Rooftop Of The Lot on October 22, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. In 2017, just months shy of their 9-year-anniversary, reality star and singer Tamar Braxton admitted she was filing for divorce from husband Vince Herbert. At the time, the couple's son was just 4 years old and Tamar had announced she would retire from music to try and save her marriage. Later, she confessed she didn't want to stay married just for the sake of it. But the couple was plagued with rumors of domestic violence, with Tamar's mother even stepping in to warn Vince to "keep her hands off [her] child," before someone got hurt. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Kate and Jon Gosselin
ShareOnce upon a time, Jon and Kate Gosselin were just teo young parents struggling to adjust to the demands of having 8 kids. Then, the TLC cameras stepped in and the couple's relationship was really put to the test. The couple announced they were divorcing in 2009 and it played out terribly in the press with Jon being caught with multiple women, custody battles and more. This week, Kate announced that she would be returning to TV for a dating show "Kate Plus Date." (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Discovery)
Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker
ShareBarker, the former Blink 182 drummer, and former Miss USA Moakler seemed like the true definition of opposites attract. The couple seemed to be very much in love for years in the public eye until their custody battle over their 2 childen turned extremely ugly. From multiple domestic incidents to rumors of infidelity, the couple's drama seemed to hit an all-time high a few years ago and now they are no longer on speaking terms. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
Vicki Gunvalson and Donn Gunvalson
ShareFor a while, it seemed like RHOC star Vicki Gunvalson could work things out with her husband since 1994. On camera, though the couple fought continuously, they renewed their vows in a lovely ceremony in 2010. But just a few months later, she filed for divorce, which Donn said he did not ever see coming, in spite of her distancing herself from him. For her part, she blamed the pressures of reality tv for the demise of their relationship. Vicki took away about $1M in assets in their divorce , while he walked away with a little more than half that, (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for WE tv)
Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas
ShareThe former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" couple split in an ugly, extremely messy divorce that played itself out in front of the cameras. Peter reportedly became known for his alleged affairs, reportedly cheating with waitresses in his restaurants. The couple seems to have come to an amicable place now, but not after many an uncomfortable episode of their show. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)
Camille and Kelsey Grammer
ShareWatching Camille and Kelsey Grammer's divorce play out on the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cameras was nothing short of painful. It was clear that Kelsey was not interested in his wife in the least, and he later told Oprah that the marriage was over as soon as it began, even as he felt too guilty to leave. He described Camille as fame hungry and disingenuous. He also accused her of making, dramatic violent threats. Ouch. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Clint and Dina Ruiz-Eastwood
ShareYou may not remember this but Clint Eastwood and his ex-wife Dina appeared together on a reality show for E! Shortly after it aired, Dina filed for divorce after 18 years together. Rumors swirled that the private Eastwood was furious with his wife's decision to pursue television. While Dina has not said anything particularly disparaging about her ex, the actor was rumored to have began an affair while they were still married. It's also worth noting that he does have a total of 7 children with multiple women, and many fathered while he was in long-term relationships. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Porsha Williams and Kordell Stewart
ShareWhen Porsha Williams first made her appearance on "RHOA," we knew her as the wife of NFL star Kordell Stewart. The two had a very tumultuous relationship where Porsha often said she felt extremely controlled by Kordell. After a series of humiliating encounters on camera for the couple, rumors about Kordell's sexuality began to surface again. He later addressed it in his biography saying that the rumors about his sexuality had not only sidelined his career in the NFL but also his marriage. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)
