Erika Jayne Announces Engagement to New Love, Plans for Children in 2026
In a stunning revelation that’s already sending shockwaves through the world of Bravo fans, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne has announced her engagement to a mystery man — and that’s not all. The 52-year-old singer, actress, and reality television icon also shared that the couple is planning to have children as soon as next year.
The announcement came via an exclusive interview with Bravo Insider, in which Erika beamed with excitement while showing off a massive emerald-cut diamond ring. “I never thought I’d be here again,” she admitted. “After everything I’ve been through, I thought love had passed me by. But life has a funny way of surprising you.”
Sources close to the couple describe Erika’s fiancé as a “successful but private entrepreneur in the tech industry,” who prefers to stay out of the spotlight — at least for now. The two reportedly met in early 2024 during a charity gala in Los Angeles and have been inseparable ever since.
Erika’s engagement comes on the heels of a tumultuous few years involving a high-profile divorce from her estranged husband Tom Girardi and ongoing legal challenges tied to his financial scandals. Fans watched as she endured scrutiny and emotional breakdowns on RHOBH, but Erika now claims that chapter is behind her.
“I’ve been through hell and back,” she said. “But I’ve done the work. Therapy, healing, finding myself again. And when he came into my life, it was like I could finally exhale.”
The most surprising part of Erika’s announcement? Her openness about starting a family at 53. “Yes, we’re planning to have kids — maybe just one, maybe more,” she said, laughing. “We’re exploring all the options. Surrogacy, IVF, adoption. I want to be a mom again. I’ve never stopped loving that idea.”
Erika has one adult son from a previous relationship, but says this time feels different. “Back then, I was just trying to survive. Now, I want to create a family from a place of love and stability. I know who I am now.”
Reactions from the Housewives universe have already started pouring in. Lisa Rinna commented, “Love this for you, babe!” while Sutton Stracke simply posted a cryptic “Wow 👀.” Fans, as expected, are divided — some thrilled for Erika’s new chapter, others skeptical of her motivations.
Bravo has yet to confirm whether the engagement and future baby plans will be featured on the upcoming season of RHOBH, but an insider teased that “cameras were rolling during some major milestones.”
Whether you’re cheering her on or side-eyeing from afar, one thing’s for certain: Erika Jayne’s story is far from over. And if her past has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected.
