Over a year ago, Simon Guobadia, a businessman, couldn’t contain his admiration for his new spouse, Porsha Williams, a star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, describing her as the ideal future wife. However, their once-enviable union now appears to be unraveling, seemingly falling victim to the infamous reality TV curse.
It’s a widely held belief that relationships thrust into the reality TV spotlight often suffer, with many marriages and love stories ending shortly after becoming public fodder. The demise of Williams and Guobadia’s marriage, with Williams filing for divorce from the entrepreneur after just 15 months of marriage, raises questions about the influence of reality TV on their relationship.
The couple’s whirlwind romance led to an engagement in 2021 and a marriage in November 2022, marked by two lavish wedding ceremonies—a traditional Nigerian celebration followed by a more conventional American-style event.
While the exact cause of their split remains undisclosed, speculation has swirled, with some pointing to concerns about Guobadia’s citizenship status and potential deportation risks due to his lack of permanent U.S. residency. However, sources close to the couple have refuted claims that these issues played a role in their separation.
Interestingly, Guobadia’s past marriage to Falynn Guobadia, a co-star of Williams on RHOA, has added a layer of intrigue to the situation, fueling speculation about Williams’ involvement in their breakup. This aspect garnered significant attention during the show’s airing, and it continues to be a topic of discussion among viewers.
As Williams prepares to return to RHOA after a three-year hiatus, the circumstances surrounding her divorce from Guobadia are expected to feature prominently in the upcoming season. Whether the truth behind their split lies in immigration concerns or other factors, it’s likely to dominate Williams’ storyline and generate considerable interest when Season 16 airs on Bravo in Fall 2024.