Ramona Singer Divorce: Reality Star Asks for 'Privacy,' Jill Zarin Talks Mario Cheating Rumors
"Real Housewives of New York" alum Jill Zarin recently weighed in on her former costar Ramona Singer's marital woes.
Ramona, 57, recently separated from Mario, her husband of 27-years, following reports of infidelity and Zarin suggested the mother of one has been in denial over her marital woes for some time. Zarin often clashed with the couple during her time on the hit reality TV show.
"Ramona has been protecting him," Zarin told People magazine. "She looked the other way when people told her he was cheating."
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Ramona, who denied cheating reports last year, also spoke out in the wake of her separation. The veteran "housewife" asked for privacy during this difficult time particularly for Avery, the teenage daughter she shares with Mario, 60.
"This is a personal and private matter for our family," she said in a statement. "For my daughter Avery's sake, I would appreciate everyone respecting our privacy during this difficult time."
On Friday the Manhattan based businesswoman reportedly "threw a fit and called the cops" after finding her estranged husband at their Southampton home with socialite Kasey Dexter. The estranged couple reportedly agreed that Ramona would reside in their Manhattan home and that Mario would move into their Southampton house in the wake of their separation, The New York Post's Page Six reported.
"She saw him there with the girlfriend and made a big scene and called the police," the insider revealed. "She did not want a divorce. Ramona loves her life. She loves Mario."
Insiders claim Ramona accused Mario of getting physical during the domestic dispute however no charges were filed. The separation reports come as a shock to fans as the reality star previously insisted that her marriage was fine.
"They like to put on appearances like things are okay," one source told Us Weekly magazine. "It's been going on like this for awhile."
