‘What Kenya Hates to See’: Tanya Sam Posted Up with Fiancé in Carnival Costume Post ‘Cookie Lady’ Debacle

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Tanya Sam appears to be living it up with her fiancé Paul Judge at the Trinidad Carnival in Trinidad. Sam took to the ‘Gram to post a picture of her and her boo standing next to each other while the reality star is dripped in a multi-colored two-piece costume.

The reality star captioned the photo with, “💃🏽𝗪𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝💃🏽🇹🇹 ⁣
Trinidad Carnival I loooove you so much 🥳🥰.”

“RHOA” fans believed her co-star Kenya Moore was enraged at seeing the couple together, and fans took their concerns to social media.

“This is actually what Kenya hates to see. She’s definitely bringing a candy 🍭 lady next time 😂😂😂😂. Love u Tanya 😍,” said a fan.

“That’s why Kenya hating on you; work it baby,” said a fourth user.

Kenya Moore
Tanya Sam (L) and Kenya Moore @bravo screengrabs

Although Moore is allegedly going through a divorce with her husband, Marc Daly, the housewife seemingly appears to like stirring up drama in Sam’s relationship with her fiancé.

In the Feb. 9 episode of the hit reality show, Moore invited Shiana White, also known as “The Cookie Lady,” out for lunch with her fellow co-stars in the hopes of getting a reaction out of Sam.

Cynthia Bailey and Moore met White at the beginning of the season. White owns a bakery in Atlanta and suggested that Sam’s fiancé was trying to hit on her. The lunch turned sour when Sam’s marriage became the center of discussion.

“The Cookie Lady” told Sam that her husband enjoyed chilling with her. Sam seemed unbothered by the conversation and responded to the conversation by saying, “Wonderful.”

Sam’s nonchalant attitude appeared to upset White. White told her, “Why is it such negative energy, honey? Don’t be mad at me because I’m f—–g gorgeous and your fiancé just happened to glance this way.”

Tanya fans also brought up “The Cookie Lady” in her comments underneath her photo.

“Where’s the cookie lady LMAO, hating away I’m sure lmao,” said one user.

Another user said, “😍😍😍 yassss show out…annnnnnnd that cookie lady was delusional to think she was prettier than you.”

Fans were upset Bailey and Moore blindsided Sam by inviting White out to lunch. However, the former beauty queen was seeking revenge on Sam for telling the cast she left her wig in the hotel room when the cast all went on vacation.

Kenya Moore showcasing her hair care products @thekenyamoore/Instagram

Moore is the owner of a haircare line and felt like the accusations of her wearing a wig would affect her business and brand.


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