Alexia Nepola and Marysol Patton’s friendship has spanned years.
They starred in the unique incarnation of The Real Housewives of Miami when it launched in 2011 and returned for the revival in 2021.
They accomplished filming on The Real Housewives of Miami Season 5 and made their manner to Thailand to movie The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Season 3.
On Thursday’s season finale, tensions reached a boiling level between the two mates.
In the finish, although, their historical past bonded them, and they managed to restore their relationship and transfer on earlier than returning to Miami.
Patton tells TV Fanatic solely that many elements went into their argument.
“We were the only people sharing a room. We were filming 12, 14, 15 hours a day, and had very little sleep,” the actuality TV star shared.
Marysol mentioned additionally they had their baggage all over the place and felt like they had been each on high of one another.
Alexia provides that she was additionally frightened about Marysol’s well being as a result of she was sick whereas they had been in Thailand.
“I was like, ‘Oh my God. If anything happens to Mari, like I don’t wanna end up in a hospital. This is like my vacation. I’m having fun,” Nepola provides, saying she was involved that her buddy would wind up in the hospital.
Alexia says the two had been burnt out from filming RHUGT for seven days straight whereas nonetheless attempting to course of the occasions that transpired at the finish of Real Housewives of Miami Season 5.
“It was our last night in Thailand, so we were just burnt out, tired, and exhausted from being on top of each other 24/7.”
Alexia says that does not imply she would not like touring and staying with Marysol, however “we love each other like sisters, and we fight like sisters.”
Marysol was upset about the argument however blamed Gizelle Bryant.
“Yeah, it was Gizelle,” Alexia mentioned with fun.
The excellent news is that Alexia and Marysol’s relationship is stronger than ever.
“Sometimes you have to go through something like that,” Nepola says of friendships with numerous historical past.
“The important thing is that we weren’t trying to hurt each other.”
“I know that some of these other shows, it’s intentional, but it’s not like that between Marysol and me.”
“We’re real friends, and we really do care for each other.”
Alexia additionally spoke about what retains her returning to The Real Housewives franchise.
“My husband wants to know as well,” she laughed on our Zoom name.
Alexia mentioned that she stays invested in the universe and her followers and will get to present her life to individuals.
“I feel like I owe it to people,” she mentioned earlier than talking about sharing her journey along with her son, Frankie.
“It’s helped many people and inspired so many people.”
Alexia believes individuals like to watch Frankie on the present to watch his progress and “the love and joy that he brings to everyone and laughter.”
Nepola says she finds consolation in exhibiting her story and believes it has helped her private life.
“I’ve had a lot of uncomfortable situations, but in the end, I’ve gotten something positive out of them.”
Alexia mentioned that she would step away when the present begins to have an effect on her household or her well being and happiness.
“My family and my well-being are most important, but for now, it’s fun?”
Alexia mentioned that everybody on her present has one thing to say.
“We all have an opinion, learn from each other, and move forward.”
Marysol revealed that she enjoys filming as a result of she will get to do it along with her buddy, Alexia.
She admitted that some elements of the present will not be so enjoyable, however Alexia is sort of a fixed for her.
“Once I see her face, I light up, and we look at each other a certain way and then feed off each other, and then it becomes fun.”
Alexia interjected, saying that she felt the identical on the Zoom name.
“I just saw you, and I’m happy and cheery.”
“We were both just talking about how we’re going to get through today’s interviews, and she’s like, ‘When I see your face, I know I will.'” Marysol added.
Noticing I used to be Zooming from Glasgow, Scotland, Marysol modified the topic to talk about her plans to renew her vows to her husband, Steve McNamara.
“I’m in the process of looking for a castle to renew my vows in Glasgow while I’m there in July,” she mentioned.
“I want Steve to wear a kilt.”
Alexia had one request for her buddy.
“Can you make sure you tell me before you go? I don’t want any surprises!”
You can stream The Real Housewives of Miami and The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip on Peacock.
Paul Dailly is the Associate Editor for TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter.
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