IT’S long been one of the more desirable parts of the country for the rich and famous – with its stunning mansions, pricey boutiques and fine dining.
But we can reveal Cheshire has become a toxic playground for its reality TV and a new bitter betrayal is set to stir things up, with at the centre of it all.
The ex-wife of TV star who enjoyed a brief stint on the reality show between 2018-2020, is at loggerheads with her former bestie and the pair are no longer speaking.
Insiders tell us the pair had a devastating falling out last year – and things have turned so ugly that friends say ‘there is no way back'.
A source told us: “Christine was always really supportive of Tanya through her mental health struggles but she feels like Tanya ditched her and wasn't there for her when she has been going through her own stuff.”;
During their time on Real Housewives, Christine was seen helping Tanya navigate a difficult period, which sources say has made the betrayal even more heart-wrenching for the star.
She told Manchester Evening News at the time: “I understand mental illness quite a lot.
“I have been there myself with anxiety and . I know how it feels – certainly after I had children.
“She was having a difficult time and she tried to come off the meds and that didn’t do her any good.
“Seeing Tanya in that way really touched me. I would never want anyone to feel like she felt.”;
But fast forward two years and that close bond has been completely shattered.
The insider added: “The last straw was when Tanya poached her best mate Catherine to work for her.”;
Following Christine’s split from , she grew very close to Catherine Farrell.
The pair even launched a clothing business together – We are HER – which no longer appears to be trading.
But now Catherine is very close to Tanya and has appeared on her new reality show, as well as going into business with her.
The pair have created Haus of CEO – a studio to create content and podcasts.
The move is said to have completely blindsided Christine, who feels like she has been pushed to her limit by it all.
On her new reality show – The Bardsley Bunch – Tanya gushes about her friendship with Catherine, saying they have been close for a ” very long time”.
But just a couple of years ago, it was Christine singing her praises.
Writing at length about her friendship, Christine said: “I always struggled to make friends and didn’t really socialise much at all until my late 20s.
“I’m lucky now to have a handful of people to call my friend.
“Thank you Cath for being there recently, more than ever I needed you and you showed up every time. Here’s to many more meltdowns!
“More play dates with our babies and hopefully some holidays.”
She followed up the post by adding: “I appreciate you.”
Christine has now erased all traces of Catherine from her life after being left heartbroken by what she believes is shocking deception.
The fall out is set to cause huge ructions within the community, which on the surface appears close knit.
Friends have said how relieved they are this hasn't all played out on screen because they think it would have caused friction beyond repair.
There have been huge busts up between and Paige Chohan, Hanna Kinsella and Ester Dee, as well as Missé Beqiri and Ampika Pickston to name a few.
An insider from the area told us: “These rows might have been on screen but they are all very real and it’s not uncommon for people to bicker in the area.
“These are some of the most successful people in the country all living in the same place – it’s really no surprise that tensions and rivalries run high.”;
One of the biggest fallouts to date however was between and .
The pair– it has been reported that Leanne and Wes loaned Dawn £500,000, which she didn't pay back for some time.
Leanne: “Our friendship has gone down the pan. I won't ever speak to Dawn again.
Adding: “I don't trust her and, when someone has hurt you that deep, there is no going back.”
Things were so bad that Leanne accused Dawn – the wife offormer Manchester City and player Ashley Ward – of driving her close to a nervous breakdown.
Leanne Brown had with Magali Gorre back in 2019.
She accused Magali – married to former footballer Dean Gorre – of attacking her in a restaurant toilet over a comment made in a reunion show.
Businesswoman Magali, who left RHOC in March 2016, was allegedly upset that Leanne had claimed she “loved a freebie” and referred to her as a “nightmare”.
A source claimed Leanne “ran out of the toilets as quickly as she could” after the fight broke out, and called the police.
Since leaving the show of 25 years – Wes, who has now been .
Dawn and Leanne are both now set for an , which is said to have left the other castmates feeling anxious.
An insider said: “Dawn and Leanne really did have a serious falling out. It’s not just a bit of fun, so things could end up getting nasty.
“Everyone is feeling pretty apprehensive about it all and what drama it will cast over Cheshire once again. Dawn doesn't take any prisoners and it could be carnage.”;
They added: “Cheshire certainly may look picture perfect, but like anywhere it’s not without its pitfalls.”;
