Gina Kirschenheiter fears being smeared on TV – boyfriend confirms ex-wife sent text threatening to leak secrets if she doesn’t ‘leave Gina immediately’

Gina Kirschenheiter is reportedly living in fear as her boyfriend’s volatile custody battle with his ex-wife spills over into her personal and professional life—raising alarm bells inside the Real Housewives of Orange County production team and leaving Gina worried that she may soon be smeared on national television.

According to exclusive sources, the Bravo star has been deeply shaken after learning that her boyfriend Travis Mullen received a disturbing text message from his ex-wife, in which she allegedly threatened to leak damaging personal information unless he “leaves Gina immediately.” The chilling message, described by insiders as “emotional blackmail,” has left Gina concerned that she is being targeted not just as Travis’s partner, but as a public figure vulnerable to image assassination during the show’s high-stakes filming cycle.

Travis reportedly shared the text with producers as a precaution, fearing that the ex-wife—whose identity remains shielded due to ongoing legal proceedings—may attempt to weaponize personal or fabricated details about Gina’s past in order to damage her reputation. One insider close to the situation told DailyMail.com, “This isn’t just petty jealousy. There’s a pattern of behavior here, and this message crossed a very real line. It felt like a threat. And Gina’s terrified it’s going to hit the press—or worse, get fed into the show’s narrative.”

The RHOC cast and crew have been made aware of the situation, with producers reportedly reviewing their legal options after the text surfaced. Security has also been quietly heightened at filming locations, and sources confirm that both Gina and Travis have consulted legal counsel. “Gina doesn’t want to escalate anything publicly,” another source said, “but she’s done being silent. This feels calculated, like an attempt to force her off the show—or into a mental breakdown.”

While Gina has yet to address the incident publicly, her close friends within the cast are said to be rallying around her. One co-star described the situation as “toxic and predatory,” calling it “one of the darkest things we’ve seen behind the scenes.”

The drama comes just weeks after Travis was granted a restraining order against his ex-wife following allegations of harassment, threats, and unwanted contact via social media. Now, with this latest message being framed as a veiled threat of public humiliation, sources say Gina is doing everything she can to protect herself—including documenting all digital correspondence and stepping back from select filming events to focus on her safety.

Bravo has declined to comment on the matter, but network insiders admit that the situation is under internal review, especially given the possibility that third-party individuals may attempt to use the show as a platform for personal revenge. As tensions rise and production continues, one thing is certain—what started as personal drama is rapidly evolving into a legal and reputational minefield, and Gina Kirschenheiter may be forced to defend more than just her storyline.