Erika Jayne Reveals New Relationship Details
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Erika Jayne, star of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” has broken her silence on her burgeoning romance with retired US Army Special Operations Sergeant Major John “Shrek” Macpheus, confirming their relationship following their public debut earlier this month.
A Fortuitous Meeting
During a candid conversation on her iHeartRadio podcast, “Two Ts in a Pod with Teddi,” Erika shared how she and Macpheus first crossed paths. He works as private security for Heidi Montag and also serves as the godfather to her son, Gunner Stone.
“It was accidental because she continued and then I continued to her. I mean, ‘This is the guy from the app. I’ll walk and say hello.’ That’s what happened.”
—Erika Jayne
Macpheus, known by the nicknames “Shrek” and “Baghdad Sheriff,” commands a significant online presence, boasting nearly a million followers on Instagram and close to 400,000 on TikTok.
Privacy Interrupted
Erika also reflected on being photographed holding hands with Macpheus during a recent outing. The couple had been enjoying a private manicure-pedicure session when they realized they were being documented.
“What was a nice, private moment and a nice, private thing I had for myself was destroyed.”
—Erika Jayne
Despite not residing in Los Angeles, Macpheus has been spending more time with Jayne since their manicure date. The reality star expressed her contentment with the new relationship.
“It was really nice. For example, I feel comfortable holding this man’s hand and he’s a nice person. I haven’t seen anyone in five years. So it’s a really nice person and I enjoy my time with him.”
—Erika Jayne
This revelation comes as Erika Jayne navigates the aftermath of her estranged husband, Tom Girardi, being sentenced to seven years in prison for misappropriating millions from former clients. The average sentence for wire fraud, a related offense, in the U.S. can range significantly, but often involves multi-year prison terms, reflecting the severity of financial crimes. U.S. Department of Justice, 2022
