Larsa Pippen says RHOM Season 7 reunion left friendship with Lisa Hochstein fragile, exclusive interview reveals
Pippen says the truce from the reunion is not guaranteed to endure as social-media tensions and personal turmoil complicate their Miami friendship.
Larsa Pippen says her friendship with Lisa Hochstein remains unsettled after the Real Housewives of Miami Season 7 reunion, according to an exclusive interview with Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea.” “When we left the reunion, I felt like we were in a better place,” Pippen tells Page Six. “But then when I was looking on social media and my friends would send me clips of … things that Lisa was liking or commenting, it just was kind of hurtful because I’m like, I feel like we got to a better place. And it’s like, just let it go. Just let it go.”
The rift began long before the reunion, when Pippen, 51, grew frustrated that Hochstein, 43, wouldn’t immediately unfollow Pippen’s ex-boyfriend Marcus Jordan on social media. Marcus — the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan — had been publicly shading Pippen, making his presence on Hochstein’s follower list particularly stingy. Pippen felt Hochstein’s hesitation signaled a lack of loyalty, sparking a friendship fallout that carried into filming. Pippen, who is dating basketball player Jeff Coby, suggests Hochstein's behavior might have stemmed from personal turmoil more than malice. “Honestly, I don’t even know,” she says. “I just feel like sometimes when you’re in a place of chaos, you just kind of take that everywhere you go. Really, the season wasn’t just about me. She was missing flights and showing up late to dinners and it’s not just me. I was just kind of the person that was the recipient of it. But there was clearly a lot more going on in her life.”
Looking back on the drama, Pippen notes the peace reached at the reunion may have been short-lived. “It’s kind of like the kids that don’t know which classroom they’re going to next. And they’re both just kind of like, ‘We’re both lost. Let’s figure it out.’ I don’t think it’s genuine,” she explains. Despite the tension with Hochstein, Pippen insists her bonds with the rest of the “Miami” cast remain strong — and authentic. “I feel like the rest of us really do have a great relationship,” she tells “Virtual Reali-Tea.” “I talk to Marysol [Patton] and Alexia [Nepola], like, literally every day. I see them all the time. They were just at my house about a week ago. My relationship with Julia [Lemigova] is amazing. I’ve had pool parties she’s come to. Kiki [Barth] and I text all the time. I’m always checking in on her and her dates and all that stuff.” Aside from Hochstein and Guerdy Abraira, Pippen says she gets along with the rest of the “RHOM” ladies. Pippen is currently dating basketball player Jeff Coby. “So, some of us I feel like have really good relationships and … it’s work. We’re invested in each other and some of us, not so much.”
As Season 8 looms, fans will be watching closely to see whether Pippen and Hochstein’s uneasy détente holds — or whether their Miami heat turns icy once again. “The Real Housewives of Miami” airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
The cast photos and reunion moments continue to fuel fan speculation about who’s aligned with whom, as the show moves toward its next chapter. Hochstein has not publicly commented on Pippen’s remarks in this interview, but the dynamic between the two remains a focal point for viewers who followed the Season 7 drama through social-media volleys and on-screen confrontations. The evolving friendships within the Miami group, including Hochstein’s relationship with Guerdy Abraira, are likely to shape the tone of Season 8 as producers tease new developments and unexpected alliances.
