Simon Guobadia Deported, Delusional, and (Possibly) a Real Househusband of Lagos?!
Girl, hold onto your edges because the Bravo-verse just got an international remix—and yes, it involves our favorite plot-twist-loving, jet-setting ex-husband to a Real Housewife. That’s right: Simon Guobadia is back, baby! Back in Nigeria, out of ICE custody, and maybe—just maybe—back on our TV screens before we can even say, “who’s checking me, boo?”
Let’s unpack this, shall we?
From Real Housewives of Atlanta… to Homeland Security?
If you haven’t been keeping up with the very dramatic saga of Porsha Williams’ soon-to-be-ex (again) husband, allow us to fill you in. Simon Guobadia, 61-year-old entrepreneur (slash mystery millionaire slash green card confusion case study), was detained by ICE and spent months in a detention center. We’re talking bunk beds, orange jumpsuits, and bologna sandwiches. Not quite the luxury private jet vibes he’s used to.
According to Us Weekly, Simon was finally released from ICE custody and deported back to Nigeria, his home country. We’re told he landed a few days ago, presumably in a fur coat and sunglasses, because Simon never misses a chance to serve “passport drama” with a side of ego.
A Selfie from the Sky: The Return of “Deportation Chic”
Of course, in true Simon fashion, he made sure to snap a post-deportation selfie, which Us Weekly obtained. Because if you didn’t post it, did it even happen? Honestly, the glow-up after detention is real—Simon looked fresh, maybe even relieved. Jail orange was not his color, and now he’s back in head-to-toe designer, manifesting that international influencer energy.
And before you ask—yes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security officially removed him from their system. Simon has left the building.
Back in Naija: Plot Twist Incoming
Now for the truly juicy part: our favorite messy media auntie, Media Take Out, reports that producers from The Real Housewives of Lagos (yes, that’s a thing and YES it is fabulous) are in talks with Simon’s team to bring him onto the Nigerian version of the franchise.
Pause. Deep breath. Now scream.
Can you even imagine Simon walking into a RHOLagos dinner party with a new babe on his arm and a Gucci briefcase full of cryptic business deals? Give this man a confessional chair and a tagline ASAP. Something like: “I may have been deported, but I’m never de-listed.”
We’re obsessed with this chaotic rebrand.
Looking for Love in Lagos?
According to sources close to him (aka his friend and lowkey PR manager, Tai Savet), Simon is in “good spirits” after his stint in lock-up. He’s allegedly back to working on his multiple businesses—which may or may not exist—and is now “looking for a good Nigerian woman.”
Sir, please.
Did you not just return from a failed marriage with a literal American television queen? You’re looking for a good woman—or a new storyline?
Either way, the tea is piping, and the internet is watching.
Simon x Trump: The Crossover Nobody Asked For
In the most random, slightly unhinged twist of all, Savet also claimed that Simon isn’t mad at Donald Trump (???), despite getting deported under his immigration policies. In fact, Simon wants a sit-down with 45 himself.
…About what, exactly? Trading hair tips? Discussing political aspirations? Filming the pilot of Real Billionaires of Mar-a-Lago? Your guess is as good as ours.
But don’t rule it out—Simon is bold, dramatic, and slightly delusional, which is exactly the kind of energy Bravo loves. Honestly, throw him in a room with Trump and Andy Cohen, and you’ve got the Avengers of Chaos.
Porsha? Silent. Watching. Possibly Thriving.
While Simon’s over in Nigeria plotting his TV return and practicing his new Househusband tagline, Porsha Williams has been keeping it cute and quiet. And honestly? We love that for her.
She gave us the marriage. She gave us the mess. She gave us the Instagram announcements. Now she’s giving us what we all really needed: peace and detachment. Sis is booked, beautiful, and sipping her tea in silence. No need to address a man who’s doing press about ICE and dream-casting himself into reality TV in a whole different continent.
What This All Means for Bravo Fans
Let’s be real—Simon Guobadia’s arc is what reality TV dreams are made of. It’s got love, betrayal, international deportation, and now, a potential crossover. If he does join Real Housewives of Lagos, we may need to start streaming it with subtitles and wine.
The Real Housewives cinematic universe is expanding in all the best (and most unpredictable) ways, and Simon’s story might just be the bridge we didn’t know we needed between American drama and African luxury.
Our Manifestations:
- Simon at the Lagos reunion, arguing with someone’s cousin over goat meat and respect.
- A new Nigerian girlfriend who is not here for his “been there, deported that” energy.
- Porsha releasing a subtle, shade-filled single titled “Iced Out (And I Don’t Mean Immigration)”.
- Andy Cohen executive producing the Lagos franchise with Real Housewives: International Passport as a spin-off series.
Final Thoughts (aka What in the Bravo Multiverse is Going On?)
In the end, Simon Guobadia may be controversial, but he’s never boring. From RHOA scenes to ICE custody and now possibly joining the Lagos glam squad, his life is truly a fever dream in Louboutins. Say what you want, but the man knows how to keep a headline—and maybe that’s his true talent all along.
So here’s to Simon’s second chance at stardom, his search for love in Lagos, and the global expansion of messy, elite, reality TV excellence.
Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re off to binge-watch RHOLagos and learn how to say, “Who said that?!” in Yoruba.