Claudia explains how she met Kordell in her blog this week and in doing so gives us an interesting peek into her broadcasting resume. This week in other RHOA blogs the three road tripping gals did an easy, breezy blog about how much fun it was to be off on their own. Click through to read. 
It was good to see Kordell, because he’s always been a very nice and classy guy in my presence. I met him around 1998 in Los Angeles at a First Sunday party that I think his teammate Jerome Bettis was hosting. It’s no secret I’m a huge football fan (Go Patriots!), and I actually have worked on a couple of sports shows. One was Fox Sports on a show called 5-4-3-2-1, and I met tons of entertainers and athletes doing that show. Then I did another sports show with John Salley, Hugh Douglas, and Guy Torry called Ballers where we interviewed different sports stars every week and took plenty of photos with them. I also did a show pilot called The Fantasy Show, which was a fantasy football show for ESPN.
My point in mentioning all of this is not to brag about my resume, but to explain that I am a woman into sports — especially football. Kordell was a black quarterback early on when it was a very tough position to get, because some idiots really thought that African Americans weren’t “smart enough” to QB a team. My sports folks will know this was a ridiculous theory that some tried to really perpetuate. With that said, I have the utmost respect for Kordell pushing right past that stereotype and reaching the heights he did as a great quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. So yes, I respect him as an athlete. When we met, I of course knew who he was. We exchanged info, chatted a few times, and became platonic friends. He never even really hit on me and was a complete gentleman. I’d see him here and there at events, and that was it. I saw him at a radio show, a party, etc. We just always had a mutual respect for one another. Nothing more, nothing less.
So when folks on social media were getting angry for “going after” another woman’s ex, I had to laugh! NEWSFLASH: We are all someone’s ex! And it’s not like I was chopping it up with a married man or anything tacky like that. Kordell is a friend, and that is that. Besides, if you have been watching how I move on this show, I have tried to play nice with all the ladies on this show until they have shunned or disrespected me. So being new to this group, I’m not going to intentionally do anything to create more animosity than there already is. Real talk. I need my days to be less stressful, not more! Taking a selfie is not sexual activity or inappropriate behavior. Be clear — my mother did a great job of teaching me the difference between right and wrong. But once again, the double standards of right and wrong in this group never cease to amaze me! Selfie versus side piecing? Umm, I’ll take a million selfies before I go out like that!
Hmm was Kordell flirting? I mean, barely. At the table when Kenya asked him if he was dating, he said straight up he was seeing someone and I think he was just having a little fun with me like I was with him. It was cute and harmless, and we were having drinks (I know, for me shocking, right? LOL!) and enjoying the successful grand opening of Sports One — that’s really all it was. I am happy to report Kordell has never called my phone late night breathing hard and has been a complete gentleman around me when I have run into him. He has chosen to not speak negatively of his ex in my presence despite the awful allegations that have been made about him, and for that he has my respect. But enough about that… When can we go back to Sports One, Cynthia and Kenya? Let’s bring Demetria next time and have Road Trip No. 2!
Good for her! But they’ll be knockin boots soon enough, just because.
Off topic but I saw her on Steve Harvey’s show she was throwing shade at Phaedra for sleeping with an ex con on an air mattress…but she’s on Twitter arguing with her ex boyfriend or lover over some alleged sex tape he claims that is she trying to sell (hope I am not breaking some commenting rule) and according to her that guy is an ex con just like Apollo and she’s making fun of his record isn’t that the pot calling the kettle black?
I thought Claudia would be a different breed of “housewife” but she’s no different then the rest of them.
Keyword: Alleged.
Lets hope it stays ALLEGED because we don’t need anymore sex tapes, yuckkkkk
Maybe. But she calls it better, faster and funnier.
amen.
Dumbass ex boyfriend =/= “respected southern belle” attorney slumming it up with a recently paroled criminal partner whom she got knocked up by, subsequently married, then lied about the dates.
That really needs to be explained to you?
Marrying an ex-con and kicking it with one is TWO TOTALLY different scenarios. Just saying..I mean when I was younger..umm..never mind.
How is it possible for Claudia to still be single? She must be hard to catch…
I think she is smart,careful and knows what she wants and don’t want. Take your time Claudia.
I adore her, she’s cute, sexy, funny and unafraid! She’s divorced, so maybe she’s once bitten, twice shy.Seems to have an extensive resume.
I’m definitely afraid of getting burned again so that’s probably it. Plus there are so many liars, con men and hoe-bags out there and I want a good guy.
Was it in the preview for next week where it looks like she’s wearing a seriously over the top wig? I am hoping she doesn’t let Cynthia or Kenya overdo this idea that she needs to up-her-glam just for Atlanta. I like her natural look, its natural compared to some.
Claudia is a great addition to the show, I really wish they’d show the ladies working on there businesses more like nene and demetria. I can’t wait til the reunion to find out about that letter Ms. Leakes sent both Kenya and Claudia so they would keep her name out there mouths smh.
Nene is such a contradictory lol
Please tell me you will recap the new “Scandal” and “HTGAWM.”
Kitty Mamma can you please tell me what is a htgawm?
how to get away with murder — the show. TT was recapping it and we want to find out who done it when the show restarts!
The hate for Claudia is real in ATL and its crazy ones looks can garner so much envy. I’m sure she’s used to it.
How do you figure that it’s her looks and not her personality? There are thousands of beautiful women in Atlanta who have no reason to be jealous of a woman who so beautiful, smart, funny, wit, etc., but cannot keep a man to wife her up. What does that tell you? It is not all about Claudia’s physical appearance.
Why on earth do so many commenters here think that “getting wifed up” is some ultimate goal for women? Please tell me one of her cast mates marriages that Claudia or Kenya would wish for themselves? I’ll wait.
The IDEA of getting married seems lovely. However, based on the options out there, the large majority of women would be better off going it solo.
The concept that there is something wrong with Claudia or Kenya not being married is absurd. Especially the idea that they did not have the opportunity to be in a crappy marriage like everyone else.
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 10:10 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Thank you TT, for saving me from my daily rant.
You’re actually better at it than me. I continue to be amazed day after day…. I should be used to it by now.
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 1:41 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I never mentioned your age dear. I said you married young, because you said you tied the knot in 1994. Which was 20-21 years ago.
They look good together.
I think it’s a little off to explain away your situation with a coworkers ex husband by saying that he said he’s seeing someone and then give that person your phone number. Yes everybody does have an ex but she herself said she tries not to do anything that would cause animosity in the group. Well I think that might qualify.
TT, every woman does not want to be married, but Kenya and Claudia have made it clear that they want to be. Honestly, the only reason women or men want a serious, committed relationship is to lead to life-long vows. Sure, there are unhappy marriages, but people will not have the experience of experiencing a happy or unhappy marriage until they make some personality adjustments — Claudia and Kenya.
The only reason people want to be in committed relationships is to have “life-long vows?” Seriously?
You sound like someone who “settled” or got married because all of your peers were getting married.
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 10:49 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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No, ma’am. I got married while my peers were still dating and are now barely dating. I have been married since 1994. We have never been seperated, have two children, and pretty darn happy most of the time.
Anyone who “wants a serious relationship” is tired of just dating. Who are we kidding?
PREACH! TEACH! Let the Church say Amen. You rock TT
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I am from the NE like Claudia and Kenya. Many women in Georgia are really focused on getting married. I mean it is like a part time job for some here. Seriously, I have never lived in a state where so much time and energy is focused on getting married, NOT dating but MARRIAGE. It is like it is better to settle for some mess then to date here. Oh, and do not do the introduction thing with these Georgia Peaches because if you do not like the ‘great man with a great job” they introduce you too, then they really think something is wrong with you. Mention lack of chemistry and I get blank stares. I actually have two Georgia peaches mad at me now because I didn’t like the brother/cousin. And the club scenes? A million women to one guy, seriously, you are better off going out of town then going out here if you are man shopping. It is as if they think something is wrong wi th you if you are content and still shopping. I mean they just crucified Kenya for not being married and here we go again with Claudia. And OMG do not be good looking, the hate in GA is real. WARNING-If you are a good looking single women, DO NOT mix with married couples. Seriously, DRAMA. Again the hate is real in the ATL. We see that every sunday on RHOA.
So because they want to be married some day they should settle for anyone? There is nothing wrong with holding out until you find the right person so that you are able to uphold those life long vows. People like you who place unnecessary pressure and stereotypes on single women are the reason why divorce rates are so high.
Kenya and Claudia both have above average looks, both are intelligent, self sufficient, and they both seem to have a good sense of humor. I have no doubt that they have absolutely no trouble finding men who want to be with them, but if it makes you feel better about yourself to think that so be it.
Is there anything worse than smug married women? I don’t know.
Thank you! I get the desire to be married. I have it to in a theoretical sense. Just not in practice as I can’t imagine being married to anyone I have ever dated. I’m open to the concept, I just haven’t met anyone I need to share a bathroom with for all eternity. This doesn’t mean no one is/was interested in “wifeing me up” it just means I opted not to be divorced multiple times. 🙂
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 12:02 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Ok TT and I do not have time to be on Snapped or ID either, patience..we are not settling for MESS. Holding on too.
I’m kind of over the whole dating thing. I just want to be the old lady that gets up a five am and sits on the porch drinking coffee and reading the newspaper as the sun comes up. Sadly, I am still sleeping like a teenager. LOL. I keep wondering when I will become a morning person.
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 12:17 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Kenya spent an entire season attempting to convince a man to marry her. Are you forgetting that?
Yes. Kenya was a fakeass idiot that season. We are all forgetting that.
No TT! Do not read the paper. I read classic lit. (YourBlog) but I hold off as late as possible lest the howlng wake the village.
I never mentioned your age dear. I said you married young, because you said you tied the knot in 1994. Which was 20-21 years ago.
@NOT, yes that is my point. The pressure to marry is too much. Kenya dodged a bullet with Walter. We see what happens to marriages here in GA. RHOA does a good job depicting the rush to marry folks on RHOA. I question all of the marriages on that show honestly. Kandi and Todd talked about their marriage more then anything it seems like.Cynthia hurried up and married Peter to stay on the show and then closed the oven. Phaedra, wll we k now, and Porsha..no comment. Single women seem to be doing better on the show AND in ATL.
Au contraire, while Claudia desires to be in a relationship, she doesn’t seem to be the type of women who would be dependent and base her self worth on having a “Man”. Yes to some, being beautiful, smart, funny, etc. is nothing to be jealous of. However being independent and self-reliant can be intimidating.
You seem a bit naive, considering you married young. You assume that because someone is well into their 40’s they “can’t keep a man” yet you have no idea whether those breaks up were mutual, or if she was the one to break it off. Claudia has been married and divorced, so how does this make her any different from Porsha and soon to be, Phaedra? The mere fact that assume marriage=great personality, is ludicrous, given the personality disorders the married women on this show have. Please.
Don’t be the prissy old housewife who believes anyone who hasn’t married at a particular age must have a defect, and that you were the one to get it right because everything looks good on paper. Not everyone is willing to settle.
Who told you how old I am? Oh, boy! You just did a lot of assuming. So much so that I am not even addressing all of that hoo hoo!! Lol
Some of you need to think for yourselves and stop saying things simply to stay in TT’s and Claudia’s & Kenya’s PR directors’ good graces. But what do I know? I got married when I was five.
That explains your lack of bowel control.
And not everyone wants to give half their stuff away in the event a divorce can’t be avoided. I mean, assuming you are the successful one in the relationship. I guess I like being able to walk away with all of my assets. I would hate to get married and then my huzzzband suddenly turns into a raging alcoholic wife-beater. Forever is a long damn time.
Can you please get it through your head – this is not about fucking TT or Claudia and Kenya – people are trying to address your ignorance and you’re completely unwilling to listen. Which is like ignorance wrapped in ignorance.
I dont think you need to be married by a certain age to prove you have a good personality but I do think it speaks volumes when you are gorgeous and cannot keep a boyfriend (a la Brandi). Or when you don’t have a long term boyfriend or husband when you’re dying to have a baby. It’s just kinda odd if you ask me.
The idea that someone like Claudia would even date Kordell is absurd. Clearly this was for storyline. Furthermore, the thought/desire to get married and getting married just to be married are two different things. TT is correct what marriage of the cast mates is one that is enviable enough to emulate….none!! FYI I love this blog and first time commenting!!
Psylocke, can you get it through your fucking head that you sound like a fucking idiot!
Go fuck yourself in Macy’s window. Don’t make me tell you how I really feel.
OMG!! You are a fucking idiot also. Y’all go hard for some fake ass bitches on a fake ass show.
Fuck you! Psylocke isn’t on a show you retard.
When you find the secret TT, please share. I want to be that morning person too! It’s just me and a 3 legged cat, but he keeps me up half the night, I get the majority of my sleep in the morning. Getting up at 11 or noon makes me feel like the days half shot(it is I guess). I’ve only been married once which seems to make me an oddity around here, I know people that have lost count of husbands. I often wonder how one gets proposed to that often, purely curiosity. A bunch of short marriages doesn’t really equate successful “wifeing up” to me. When I think I’m missing anything, I just call a married friend and without asking anything, they quickly remind me I’m not missing out on anything but more misery and an extra body to clean up after. I’ve had several back surgeries, most of them major. I admit, when your Dr. is 300 miles away, you mention another surgery and people scatter. This is the time a loving, caring spouse to accompany me, be there when I wake up, and help me during the long recovery would be nice. But this take an exceptional person and commitment. When my back problems first got serious I was in a relationship, with the first person I actually WANTED to grow old with. He was so supportive when the nerve pain started shooting down both legs…for about 2 days. Then I was verbally assaulted every day, called lazy, told to get off my lazy a__ and get a job(had to quit waitressing). I didn’t give up right away, wanted things to go back to the way they were.
After he stuck a gun in my face the 2nd time I finally gave it up. Not right away, I was petrified for about 10 days after that. Then I got pissed, and decided if he wanted to kill me, he’d at least have to come looking. That was only the 2nd serious relationship of my life, I usually bolted from anything serious. 3rd times a charm? Possibly. I’m not sure it’s even worth trying. I dated a little, years ago. No sparks, or maybe I’m more selective. I play well alone, I never get bored-only tired. Don’t fix it if it ain’t broken.
T D, stop! People are laughing at you, retard.
I’m pretty sure they are laughing at you. I know I am.
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 2:53 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Not as hysterically as I at you AND your followers. So, guess we are even.