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Erika Hammond calls out Erin Lichy for ‘fake apology’ after ‘RHONY’ co-star shaded her at VRT Awards

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Nungesser, S. (2026, October 10). Erika Hammond calls out Erin Lichy for ‘fake apology’ after ‘RHONY’ co-star shaded her at VRT Awards. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/10/celebrity-news/erika-hammond-calls-out-erin-lichy-for-fake-apology-after-rhony-co-star-shaded-her-at-vrt-awards/

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Erika Hammond criticized Erin Lichy during the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards for calling Hammond’s private island estate a “rental home.” After Lichy had previously apologized to Hammond on text, she described the island as a rental at the awards event, an act which Hammond called a "fake apology." This incident stems from a scene in the latest episode of "RHONY" where some cast members were critical of their accommodations.

Written by AI on 2026-10-10, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The second annual Virtual Reali-Tea Awards, held at Edison Ballroom in New York City, celebrated reality TV stars from shows like "The Real Housewives," "Summer House," and "Selling Sunset." The event featured over 60 honorees walking the red carpet, with highlights including Rowan Henchy's homage to her mother Brooke Shields' style. Golden Kettle winners included Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Kelly Bensimon, who received a lifetime achievement award from Joan Vassos of "The Golden Bachelorette." Additionally, Ariana Biermann won the “Breakout Star” award despite recent challenges related to her brother KJ's arrest.

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🔮 The “Real Housewives of New York City” newbie exclusively told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” why she wouldn’t want Stewart, whom she described as her “best friend,” to join the hit Bravo show in a full-time capacity.

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🔮 Porsha Williams confirmed Erin Lichy was “acting up” at Dorinda Medley’s party featured in the “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” finale.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Porsha Williams lifts lid on Erin Lichy and Dorinda Medley’s unseen ‘RHUGT’ fight

🔮 “I made mistakes and I will take responsibility for my own actions.”

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🔮 However, they broke up in May 2026 after nearly three years of dating.

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🔮 Toye said she was “not impressed” by the mansion, stating that her boss and friend, Martha Stewart, would think it was a “dump.”

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🔮 Whether or not that will last remains to be seen.

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🔮 “They’re constantly trying to get info that they can throw up on the show, instead of just being themselves and acting like themselves, and not be higher than mighty.”

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“Real Housewives of New York City” billionaire Erika Hammond called out Erin Lichy for describing her luxurious private island estate as a “rental home” at Page Six’s 2026 “Virtual Reali-Tea” Awards, sponsored by Tri-State Cadillac, CoverGirl, Philo and Kahlúa. asserted

Hammond → call → Cadillac

“I mean, you see the footage. asserted

you → mean → footage

I don’t need to defend what it is,” Hammond, 35, told “VRT” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real on Thursday. asserted

Hammond → need → Thursday

“If you don’t like it, you’re not welcome back anyway. asserted

you → like → it

Want to watch from home?Philo is the exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 VRT Awards, and the only place you’ll find the full show this year. asserted

you → want → show

It’s free to watch on Philo’s ad-supported platform starting Oct. 9.Plus, you can catch up on last year’s awards now on Philo.com/VRTs. asserted

you → watch → Philo.com/VRTs

During Tuesday night’s episode of “RHONY,” the cast jetted out to Hammond’s Moskito Island estate in the British Virgin Islands, where Lichy and Daisy Toye were caught bad-mouthing their accomodations. asserted

Lichy → jet → accomodations

Toye said she was “not impressed” by the mansion, stating that her boss and friend, Martha Stewart, would think it was a “dump.” asserted

it → say → mansion

Lichy agreed with her co-star’s sentiments. asserted

Lichy → agree → sentiments

“After seeing that scene, it was really tough,” Hammond told us. asserted

Hammond → see → us

“It was really hard, and I think [Lichy] apologized. asserted

Lichy → think → ?

She actually sent me a text recently and apologized, right after the show came out.” asserted

show → send → text

At the VRT Awards on Tuesday night, Lichy said it was a “gorgeous island,” explaining that she was simply “pissed” at Hammond for putting her on a pull-out couch. asserted

she → say → couch

However, she also described the estate as a “rental home,” and while she insisted she didn’t “mean it in a negative way,” Hammond certainly seemed to take offense, especially since Lichy had just apologized. asserted

Lichy → describe → offense

“That is a fake apology,” Hammond said following the awards. asserted

Hammond → say → awards

“I don’t like fake apologies.” asserted

I → like → apologies

Originally bought by Richard Branson, Moskito Island is now owned by nine families, including Hammond and her husband, Ankur Jain, and his family. asserted

Island → buy → Hammond

Hammond explained during the latest episode of “RHONY” that each family owns “estates on the island.” asserted

family → explain → island

“We all pay for the island, so we all have a share,” she said. asserted

she → pay → share

“We all share the beach, we all share the tennis courts, we all pay for, like, ‘HOAs’ of the island. asserted

we → share → island

“The Real Housewives of New York City” airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock. asserted

episodes → air → Peacock

Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Erika Hammond calls out Erin Lichy for ‘fake apology’ after ‘RHONY’ co-star shaded her at VRT Awards

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