RHOM's Alexia Nepola Breaks Silence on Husband's Divorce Filing: 'I Am Shocked and Heartbroken'

Alexia Nepola is getting divorced. 

The Real Housewives of Miami star's husband, Todd Nepola, filed to end the marriage on April 11, records filed in the Miami-Dade court show. The news comes after the couple denied financial troubles on season 6 of the Bravo series — rumors which, at one point, caused Alexia’s costars to wonder if the pair would split. 

Hours after the divorce filing news broke, Alexia addressed the matter on her Instagram Stories, saying, "I am shocked and heartbroken Todd has chosen to dissolve our marriage."

"I will take comfort in the fact that my friends and family will be by my side supporting me during this difficult time," she added. "I'm praying for better times ahead."

PEOPLE has reached out Alexia and Todd for comment.

The series saw Alexia, 56, move from her condo with son Frankie Rosello, a decision that caused her Bravo costars to wonder if finances played a role. Alexia denied money or relationship problems were at the heart of the decision and cited the condo building being sold.

During the season 6 reunion, Alexia confirmed she shares a checking account with Todd — and even brought the lease for her condo to prove financial troubles weren’t a family burden. 

“I don’t appreciate that just because I’m renting and I happen to have move out because they sold our unit — that I’m having financial problems,” she said, later adding, “I’m married to a reputable businessman that has his own business.” 

Alexia and Todd got married in December 2021 after previously pushing the date of their wedding due to Covid restrictions. The nuptials were full of symbolic moments, Alexia told Us Weekly at the time.

“Our favorite moment of the ceremony was when a big sea turtle came up to above the water. I knew there was a symbolic and spiritual meaning and the universe trying to tell me something,” she said. “Sea turtles symbolize longevity, peace, perseverance, healing, steadfastness, wisdom and emotional strength. I am a sea turtle!”

She offered an ode to the sea turtles in a 2024 Valentine’s Day post to Todd, featured on Instagram. “No matter what life throws my way, there’s one thing I can be sure of… We belong together. You will always be my Valentine 🐢🐢 I love you forever ❤️❤️” Alexia captioned the photo. 

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