Reality star Erika Jayne was recently seen holding hands with a new man, which shows the first indication of a new relationship since splitting from Tom Girardi.
Erika Jayne, mainly known for her reality personality on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, seems to be past the drama of her high-profile divorce. On July 7, she was spotted walking in Los Angeles while holding hands with John “Shrek” McPhee. The sighting as raised various speculation that this reality star is now seen smitten with a new man now.
Casual in plaid pants, a t-shirt, and baseball cap, Erika looked relaxed and friendly, walking next to McPhee, casual too, in shorts and Crocs, wearing a t-shirt that said "Slaughter Things". The two looked comfortable and friendly with each other, and were so friendly that people quickly started noticing.
While neither Erika nor McPhee have officially claimed they're in a relationship, their public appearance marks the first apparent romantic connection for Erika since filing for divorce with Tom Girardi in 2020, and it has become even more interesting since they have only been legally separated from Girardi for the announced "period of 14 months".
Who is John ‘Shrek’ McPhee?
John McPhee is a former U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major popularly known by his nickname (and the Scottish ogre) of "Shrek." He conducted tours in Iraq and Afghanistan while in the Army and transitioned from the military to working as a tactical trainer, personal security expert and content producer.
McPhee has a tactical training business along with various forms of video content, which he produces for a platform called SOB TV, where he mostly provides gear reviews and self-defense instruction. Additionally, McPhee has even reportedly worked as a bodyguard for other reality TV personalities like popular "hillsters" Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.
McPhee operates a tactical training company and a video platform called SOB TV, to review gear and teach self-defence. He has also been reported to have worked for other reality TV stars, classed as 'celebrities', to include stars such as Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt as a personal protection bodyguard.
On the verge of mid-50's, McPhee is usually regarded as a direct cut to the chase and rugged type of guy. During a recent interview circuit, he opened up about his military life and deployed military lifestyle impacting him personally with past marriages to discuss that he has kids with former relationships. He has remained relatively under the radar and low profile until recently.
According to some sources, McPhee and Erika may have a connection through a shared interest in martial arts. Erika started jujitsu training in 2021, during the most challenging time of her separation from Girardi. McPhee has talked very positively about martial arts as having helped him in focus and discipline as he transitioned out of the military.
Ongoing Divorce and What’s Next
Erika Jayne's divorce from Tom Girardi, a formidable attorney who has been federally charged with embezzlement (crimes Girardi has been convicted of by the way) is still pending. Girardi was sentenced to prison for over 7 years and ordered to pay $2.3 million in fines, but has yet to report to prison, even after all that. Erika and Girardi are still engaged in legal battles, in fact, there is another upcoming hearing on August 1.
Even with the legal troubles that continue to plague her, Erika's public sighting with McPhee suggests that she may be ready to turn a corner in her private life. The images of the couple holding hands circulated on social media with many fans commenting on how comfortable and happy Erika looked.
While there is no guarantee McPhee will make it on the show in season 15, cases are rolling for season 15 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and this new relationship could be part of it.
Erika Jayne has yet to make any formal proclamations about her relationship with McPhee. That said, the public appearance represents a massive departure for her persona, signaling a willingness to move on after a couple of years of emotional and legal turmoil.
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