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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s impending divorce fas evoked specific feelings from the RHOA fanbase. Earlier this week, news surfaced online that Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak and former NFL player Kroy Biermann had decided to go their separate ways after 11 years of marriage. According to various reports, Kroy filed for divorce before Kim followed suit some hours later. She made her divorce filing at the Fulton County Superior Court.
RHOA Kim and Kroy Divorce Details
According to the duo’s divorce filings, the couple separated in April. It also noted that their marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Although the couple has been separated for over a month, they live in the same house alongside their four minor children — Kroy, 11; Kash, 10; and 9-year-old twins Kane and Kaia. Kim also has two older daughters, Brielle, 25, and Ariana, 21, from previous relationships.
In the aftermath of their divorce filing, Kim and Kroy have unfollowed each other on Instagram as they prepare for a full-blown war. Insiders also claim the two have desperately avoided each other as they share the same living space. Meanwhile, Kroy is still following his estranged wife’s older children. However, Brielle has since pitched her tent with her mom and recently unfollowed her adoptive father.
Things are set to get messier in the coming days, with the two locked in a nasty battle for sole legal and physical custody of their four minor children. The news may have shocked fans, albeit they have quickly turned on the RHOA star — blaming her for the demise of her marriage.
Fans Think Kim Only Cares About Money
Since Kim and Kroy’s divorce became public knowledge on Monday, May 8, several reports have suggested that the couple’s marriage’s breakdown is unrelated to their financial woes. The duo reportedly owes more than $1 million in unpaid taxes to the IRS. They also owe an additional $15,000 to the state of Georgia. A source later told PEOPLE,
“The money has been a huge issue. The million-dollar tax [payment] was just way too much pressure on them.”
However, another source had previously told PageSix that money did play a role in the dissolution of the couple’s marriage. But there were also other factors. Meanwhile, an insider close to the couple ruled out cheating as part of these factors while speaking to PEOPLE. The divorce saga has become a huge talking point within the Real Housewives fanbase, with most fans taking to social media to give their thoughts on the situation.
On Reddit, one user, Pristine-Marzipan-13, started a conversation about the issue when they shared a screenshot of TMZ’s report on the divorce alongside the caption, “KZB files for divorce from Kroy.” While reacting to the thread, many of the fans were adamant that Kroy couldn’t have cheated on Kim and went on to slam the reality star for only caring about money. A fan justreading31 said,
“I agree,. Someone, please list the financial benefits of this divorce cuz everything she does is for money. I actually thought they were truly in love and think only if he was cheating would I buy this as real and not a financial motive.”
Many fans agreed that Kim’s only motivation was money and would only go through with a divorce because of some financial incentive. Some also expressed how they felt the couple was so much in love and would go the distance. However, they noted Kim’s love for money probably corrupted her relationship with Kroy.
Fans Think Kim Is A Gold Digger
As the Reddit thread grew longer, fans became more critical of Kim’s antics. Many even labeled her a gold digger. Most fans noted how Kroy waltzed into Kim’s life like a superhero. He then stood by her through some of her most difficult times. They also highlighted how he practically did everything for her and put up with some of her terrible financial decisions.
Kroy used his NFL earnings to cover her losses and gambling problems. They slammed her for abandoning him after literally sucking him dry. To back their claims, some fans pointed out that Kim had done something similar in her previous relationship. While commenting, one user BerryCocoLove, wrote,
“Couldn’t have said this better myself. She basically used him up and discarded him once he ran out of resources and energy. She’s a narcissist for sure.”
Another user alwayshereforit21 agreed,
“Kim sucked him dry then discarded him like he was nothing, did nothing, didn’t care for them kids drop everything to be with her?. Kim is a real lowdown dirty h*e for this one..”
Some of the users recalled how they were so happy for Kim when she met Kroy. He proved how great he was with how he treated her and her daughters. They further expressed disappointment in her for squandering a great shot at having a happily ever after. Kim certainly doesn’t see it that way and has been going on with her life unbothered by everything around her. Neither she nor Kroy have spoken about their divorce, but it is expected that the situation will change in the coming weeks as they battle over their four children.