Kelli Ferrell’s ex-husband Chuvalo Mark Ferrell, has filed a $200 million lawsuit against Bravo over how he was depicted on the reality show, Daily Mail reports.
According to the report by Daily Mail, Kelli Ferrell’s ex-husband Mark says that Kelli, 40, was involved in a ‘fabricated storyline’ on the series in which she made a series of false claims about his behavior and finances, according to court documents obtained by Daily Mail.
Kelli – who was added to the cast earlier this year for the show’s 16th season – falsely claimed on the show that Mark was abusive towards her, his attorneys said.
Mark denied claims made by Kelly on the show that he owed her money that he borrowed without paying back, according to court documents
Mark said in legal docs that he and Kelli went in together on a $420,000 loan three years ago for their dream business, a restaurant called Nana’s Chicken & Waffles.
Daily Mail reported that Kelli Ferrell’s ex-husband Mark said that Kelli misappropriated much of the loan money for a birthday celebration and other things he did not OK, according to legal docs.
Mark said to cover up for her mistakes, Kelli said that he took the money from her, according to legal docs.
Mark said he paid the loan back in full, but Kelli continues to spread inaccuracies in claiming that he took the money without her knowledge or authorization.
The couple married in 2011 and welcome to each children prior to their split which was finalized in September 2024, according to court documents reviewed by Us Weekly.
In related news, Kelli has enlisted the help of one of her Real Housewives of Atlanta costars, Phaedra Parks, in her ongoing legal battle against her ex-husband.
On October 2, Kelli filed an emergency petition, claiming her husband was trying to block their children from appearing before Bravo’s cameras, according to the outlet.
Kelli said that the court ordered her to have primary physical custody of their three minor children – Chance, Chasiti and Chelsi – more than a year ago, on September 23, 2024.
Kelli exclusively chat with Daily Mail this past May about the drawbacks to depicting her divorce in front of Bravo’s cameras
‘Like I live such a private life … nobody wants to see hurt and pain on the forefront,’ she said. ‘Especially for my children – like, I never want to show that side.
‘When you’re joining reality TV, you have to show that … it’s unfortunate, but at the same time, it’s just my truth is my truth. I hate that it has to be that way, but I mean, that is my reality – and I joined a reality show.’
Kelli estimated that she’s spent almost $200,000 on attorney’s fees, but tries to remain upbeat amid the contentious split.
‘Honestly, it’s always positive,’ Kelli said, adding that she was ‘trying to have a better outlook on the ending result’ – her children.
Kelli said, ‘My children are always the most promised prize possession for me – so I always just want to see them happy.
‘So as much as I might be going through something emotionally, like as long as the ending is good for them and safe for them and puts them in a better position, then I’m okay, you know?’
The reality star said she was trying to make the best of a troublesome situation and was ‘always trying to remain positive and hope for the best.’