Last Updated on October 14, 2025 by Author
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Stacey Rusch Biography
Stacey Rusch is an American host and TV personality starring in The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10, which premiered on October 5, 2025. She joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Potomac during its 9th season, which premiered on October 6, 2024.
Stacey Rusch Height
Rusch stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Stacey Rusch Age
Rusch is 53 years old. She was born on April 5, 1972, in Detroit. Rusch annually celebrates her birthday on April 5th.
Personal Life
Stacey Rusch Family and Relatives
Rusch keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Stacey Rusch Spouse and Children | Is Stacey Rusch Back With Her Ex-Husband?
Rusch is reconciling with her ex-husband, Thiemo Rusch. She said that they reconciled during a family Christmas vacation to Mexico. They got divorced after being married for 15 years, from 2009 to 2024. Before their divorce, they had a daughter named Arabella, aka Bella.
Arabella was born on December 15, 2015, and is 9 years old. On December 15, 2024, she posted a video of Arabella on her Instagram account, captioning “That smile… lighting up my life every day since you were born. Happy 9th Birthday, Arabella…”
Rusch is a globetrotter and adventure enthusiast who has been to more than 50 countries, including living in Europe. Additionally, she speaks fluent German. During her free time, she enjoys being at home in Virginia with her daughter, Arabella, and furbaby, Arlo.
Thiemo was born and raised in Germany. He has worked with the Audi Brand for over 20 years, currently serving as the senior vice president of Sales Operations for Audi of America, Inc. In this role, he oversees retail operations and dealer network development in the U.S., including leading the regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. He launched his career with the Audi brand in Germany in 2002, working as the CRM Project Manager. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the Berufsakademie of Mannheim, Germany.
Stacey Rusch Boyfriend | Thomas Anthony “TJ” Jones
Before reconciling with her ex-husband, Rusch was in a relationship with Thomas Anthony “TJ” Jones, an actor. They met while he auditioned to become a host at QVC. She introduced him as her boyfriend in RHOP Season 9, stating that they had been dating for a few months. During their relationship, she mentioned that they had not been intimate due to TJ’s strong faith. Instead, they attended church and worked out together.
Rusch and TJ’s relationship became controversial during the RHOP Season 9 reunion when he claimed that she paid him to be her partner and still owed him money. Rusch refuted his claims and said their relationship was genuine. She also said that he treated her poorly and was more interested in being in front of the camera than being with her. Despite the drama, she said the breakup was a blessing in disguise, making her a better person. After the reunion, she revealed she called TJ to discuss the accusations, where he was remorseful and emotional.
Professional Life
Stacey Rusch Net Worth
Rusch has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a host and TV personality.
Stacey Rusch Career
Rusch is a philanthropist and TV host who worked for QVC with her branded show, which is telecast live to more than 100 million American homes. Previously, she worked for the White House, NASA, the CIA, and American University as a Yoga teacher. In 2025, she made history as the first African-American woman to own a cannabis brand in Virginia, SHAYO!
Rusch has a passion for advocating for animals and was a volunteer in Africa and Asia for the conservation endeavors of giant pandas and mountain gorillas. While in Washington, she was an ambassador for the Humane Rescue Alliance to find forever homes for dogs in the DMV. She has worked with numerous charitable organizations that support women’s health and wellness initiatives, including Dress for Success, Dream Baby Foundation, and Make a Wish Foundation.
Stacey Rusch The Real Housewives of Potomac
Rusch stars in The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10, which premiered on October 5, 2025.. She joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Potomac during its 9th season, which premiered on October 6, 2024.
Rusch’s personal life, including being a mother and her complex relationship with her ex-husband Thiemo Rusch, has been front and centre at the show. She has been publicly working on her divorce and reconciliation with Thiemo on RHOP Season 10.
Some of her cast members met the news of her divorce with skepticism because they could not find any public court records to confirm it. Despite this, she insists that they are indeed divorced but are getting back together. In addition to that, she is in a relationship drama with other cast members, including a supposed connection with Chris Samuels, the ex-husband of another housewife, Monique Samuels.
There were rumors that Rusch paid her now-ex-boyfriend, Thomas Anthony “TJ” Jones, to be on the show, a claim which she denies. Gizelle, a fellow housewife, claimed that she saw “legal documents” that stated TJ was suing Stacey after allegedly agreeing to pay him 50 percent of her RHOP earnings. Rusch stars opposite
- Tia Glover
- Keiarna Stewart
- Wendy Osefo
- Gizelle Bryant
- Ashley Darby
Stacey Rusch Social Media
Rusch has active social media platforms, i.e., Instagram, which has a following of over 57K.
