“SHE FLIPPED THE SCRIPT”: Erika Jayne WOWS the World With a $10M Diamond Gifted by McPhee, Mocking Legal Chaos and Crushing Victims With Her Extravagance…

The “Ice Queen” of Beverly Hills is frozen in ice—literally. In a “nuclear” display of wealth that has set the internet ablaze, Erika Jayne has been spotted flaunting a massive new diamond ring, reportedly gifted by her new boyfriend, John “Shrek” McPhee. While legal experts and “Internet Villains” were preparing for her high-stakes February 2026 trial over the missing $25 million from Girardi Keese, Erika has instead “flipped the script,” choosing to answer her critics with a blinding display of “unfiltered abundance.”

As of early January 2026, the contrast between Erika’s “miserly scraps” of a budget during her legal battles and this new $10 million extravagance has ignited a “blood-red” fury among the victims of her ex-husband’s crimes.

The $10M “McPhee Diamond”

The source of this “surgical strike” on her public image is John McPhee, a retired U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major and current bodyguard to the stars. The pair, who began dating in the summer of 2025, have officially entered the “Gilded Cage” of public obsession.

“She isn’t hiding it,” a source at a Beverly Hills gala whispered. “She was holding her hand up to every camera, mocking the idea that she’s ‘broke.’ The diamond is reportedly valued at a stomach-turning $10 million. It’s her way of saying she’s untouchable, regardless of what happens in court next month.”

Mocking the “Legal Chaos”

The timing of this “extravagant” reveal couldn’t be more provocative. With her settlement talks officially collapsed as of late December 2025, Erika is heading into a jury trial where she faces claims of spending $24 million of client funds.

Critics argue that by flaunting a $10 million gift, Erika is effectively “crushing the victims” with her luxury. “It’s a masterclass in denial,” one legal analyst commented. “While victims are waiting for medical bills to be paid, Erika is being gifted a fortune by a new man. It’s dehumanizing to the people who were actually robbed.”

The “Shrek” Shield

John McPhee, nicknamed “Shrek” for his tough exterior, has reportedly become Erika’s “Iron Grip” protector. Sources say he is “unbothered” by the legal chaos surrounding her, viewing her as a “resilient survivor” rather than a legal liability.

“Erika feels she has finally broken free from the shadow of Tom Girardi,” a friend of the singer shared. “She’s traded a ‘staged nightmare’ of a marriage for a partner who can provide the ‘abundance’ she craves. She isn’t mocking the victims; she’s just finally living for herself.”

The Final Nail or a New Era?

As Erika Jayne prepares for her February 17, 2026 court date, the “Vegas Vendetta” continues. Whether this $10M diamond is a symbol of her “ultimate escape” or the “final nail” in her reputation remains to be seen. In the world of Beverly Hills, the only thing more dangerous than a woman with nothing to lose is a woman with a $10 million diamond.

“I WASN’T WAITING WITH BATED BREATH”: Anna Redman Explains Why She Never Rushed to Marry Chris Bukowski, Admitting She Refused to Build Her Life Around a Ring

Bachelor Nation stars Anna Redman and Chris Bukowski hard-launched their relationship on social media in 2022.

Fans first met Anna on Season 25 of “The Bachelor,” and she later appeared on Season 7 of “Bachelor in Paradise.” Chris appeared on Season 8 of “The Bachelorette,” Season 3 of “Bachelor Pad,” and Seasons 1, 2, and 6 of “Bachelor in Paradise.”

While both have been on multiple Bachelor Nation shows, the pair actually found love off-screen and currently live together in Chicago, Illinois.

After nearly four years together, the couple officially got engaged on New Year’s Eve in a stunning proposal in Costa Rica.

And now, Anna is getting candid about her engagement and sharing why she wasn’t in a rush to marry Chris.

In a new video posted on social media, she shared, “I debated making this video but I feel like I should say it. And please don’t twist my words here… but, I’ve been seeing all the comments on my engagement and a lot of them are just like, ‘Finally! You’ve waited long enough. You deserve this.’ Which I do, I do deserve love, happiness, a big-a** f**king ring… But I just want to make it clear, I wasn’t waiting with bated breath.”

“That’s why I was genuinely shocked,” she went on, “And people are like, ‘You were together for four years, how were you shocked?’ Because I haven’t been rushing this part of my life. When Chris and I met, I wanted a life partner. I wanted to find my person, didn’t mean – and I told him this right away – I was like, I don’t know if I believe in a traditional marriage. I don’t know what that looks like, but I’m not holding myself to the bounds of society’s want for marriage. Does not mean I don’t believe in marriage and I don’t want to do that. Obviously, I want to do that. I meant that marriage means something different to me than most people.”

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Anna then explained her reason for going on ‘The Bachelor’ and her relationship with Chris.

She said, “I didn’t want to get married right away, I wanted to find my life partner. I wanted to find the love of my life, and I think that’s more important than just wanting to get married. Early on in our relationship, Chris was like, ‘I’m going to marry you’ and I was like, ‘Okay, but not for a while. Slow.’ I’m not in a rush and… I don’t feel that, which is beautiful as I think a girl entering her thirties. Society tells us to rush and to panic and to make decisions and I just feel so calm in my life. Which is beautiful… It’s so fun to take it all slow. It genuinely is. So fun to relish in being partners, in boyfriend and girlfriend, and now it’s so fun to relish in being a fiancée. It’s so fun — I love this!”

We always love hearing from Anna and appreciate her honesty. We are so glad she and Chris are doing what’s best for them, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two!