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Gizelle Bryant: Karen Huger’s Alleged ‘Drunk Calls’ Stall After Her Drunk Driving Arrest
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Gizelle Bryant: Karen Huger’s Alleged ‘Drunk Calls’ Stall After Her Drunk Driving Arrest

“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Gizelle Bryant said her castmate Karen Huger’s alleged “drunk calls” came to a standstill after she was arrested for drunk driving earlier this year.

“I actually miss them,” Bryant jokingly laments while chatting with “Virtual Reali-Tea” by Page Six adding that such calls were “great fun.”

“She hasn’t done it in a while,” says the “Reasonably Shady” podcast co-host.

Last month’s season 9 of “RHOP” premiered with Bryant, 54, recording his longtime enemy Huger, 61, after the latter was killed. charged with driving under the influence following a high-speed car crash in March.

Gizelle Bryant tells Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” that Karen Huger’s alleged alcohol-fueled phone calls fizzled following her drunk driving arrest. Sara Feigin for Page Six
Bryant jokes that she “actually misses” such a match with her “Real Housewives of Potomac” castmate. GC Images

In subsequent episodes, Huger was vague when discussing the incident.

But her co-stars – namely, cast “friend” Jacqueline Blake – claimed the self-proclaimed “Grande Dame” had a habit of calling her girlfriends after drinking and allegedly even did so after being arrested for drinking and driving.

“We get a lot of calls from Karen at three in the morning,” Bryant claims, describing Huger’s alleged tendency to want to engage in drunken conversation.

Huger was charged with driving under the influence following a high-speed car crash in March. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock for Dotdash Meredith
Bryant claims Huger has a history of wanting to engage in drunken chatter, calling the ladies “RHOP” in the wee hours of the morning. Sara Feigin for Page Six

“You never know what you’re going to hear, you never know what she’s going to say.”

On the Oct. 27 “RHOP,” Mia Thornton claimed she received a “butt dial” from Huger after a night of partying in Washington, DC.

Thornton inferred that the founder of La Dame perfume had been unfaithful to her husband, Ray Huger, because the call was allegedly made in the presence of another male companion.

On a recent episode of “RHOP,” Mia Thornton claimed to have received a “butt dial” from Huger that inferred infidelity on the part of the self-proclaimed “Grande Dame.” Sara Feigin for Page Six
Karen and Ray Huger have been married for decades. Shannon Finney/Bravo

“It’s up to Karen to explain,” says Bryant, who left the stage before Thornton, 39, shared her story with the rest of the cast.

However, the “My Word” The author is certain that Karen’s alleged tryst with her chauffeur — known among the “RHOP” ladies as “Blue Eyes” — is over.

“I think we’re past Blue Eyes,” Bryant says, adding that Karen’s partner has been a pillar of support for Karen following her run-ins with the law.

Despite all the rumors of infidelity, Bryant believes Karen’s alleged tryst with her driver – known as “Blue Eyes” – is over. Sara Feigin for Page Six
Karen (third from left) and Bryant (third from right) have starred alongside each other on “RHOP” since its premiere in 2016. NBCU/NBCUniversal Photo Bank via Getty Images

“Ray is always very supportive of her,” she emphasizes. “And I’m glad she has it.”

In July, by documents obtained by PeopleKaren has asked the court to dismiss her DUI case, but prosecutors are opposing the motion which has not yet been ruled by the judge.

“The Real Housewives of Potomac” airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.