Chrishell Stause Says Working With Ex Jason Oppenheim Is Only ‘Awkward’ When ‘Alcohol Is Involved’

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Keeping it civil. Chrishell Stause says it hasn’t been “awkward” to work with ex Jason Oppenheim following the breakup — as long as everyone stays sober.“[It’s weird] only if alcohol is involved!” the Selling Sunset star, 40, said with a laugh during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Tuesday, February 8.

When the Bravo host, 53, asked if she would get “preferential treatment” at the Oppenheim Group as a result of their relationship, Stause joked, “Well I hope so — no, I’m kidding,”Stause continued: “I’m not against it.

I should at least get a better commission split. I’m trying. I’ve made the argument [to Jason] and I think it’s going to happen.”Despite all of her jokes, the All My Children alum wanted fans to know that her relationship with Oppenheim wasn’t just a story line crafted for the show. “We would have done a way better job of making the press work [for us],” Stause said, adding, “And [we] would not spoil the breakup before the show came out.”After the couple was photographed cuddling on a trip to Europe, Oppenheim, 44, confirmed to Us Weekly in July 2021 that he and the Under Construction author had begun dating. “Chrishell and I became close friends and it has developed into an amazing relationship,” he said at the time. “I care about her deeply and we’re very happy together.”Their close bond as friends was a “key” part of why the relationship worked, according to Stause. “Our communication is very open and honest.

There’s no conversation that we haven’t had at this point,” she told Today in November 2021, adding that they had some “very open” discussions about their future together. “I don’t know what we’re gonna do, but you know, it’s just one of those things that I’m very open