Katharine Mcphee Shakes Off Drama With Chrishell Stause: 'I'M Just As Confused'

  • By Miles
  • May 23, 2026, 10 a.m.

Katharine McPhee's Surprised Reaction to Chrishell Stause's Comments

Katharine McPhee is raising eyebrows with her unexpected response to Chrishell Stause's fiery comments. It all kicked off after TikTok user Jordy Cray labeled McPhee's career and personal life as "one of the mcmessiest ones out there." Cray's video detailed some of McPhee's past romantic entanglements and scandals, stirring the pot in the process.

Chrishell Stause's Bold Comment

Amid the buzz, Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause didn't hold back, taking to the comments to say, "One day she will find her real inner confidence but it won’t come until after she is discarded enough times by the problematic men she backs." This left some fans scratching their heads, with one TikTok user asking, "Chrisell [sic] do you know something we don’t know?" Others in the comment section cheered Stause on, crowning her a "queen" for her candid remarks.

"Honestly I have no idea," McPhee wrote in a reply. "I am just as confused about this controversy as you Imao."

Unraveling the Backstory

The drama took another twist when Cray jumped into the conversation, explaining that Stause's comment wasn't just about McPhee's love life. It was also connected to McPhee's support for Spencer Pratt's eyebrow-raising bid for Los Angeles mayor. Pratt, known for his reality TV antics, made waves with his political announcement, saying, "The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling; it’s fundamentally broken." McPhee, having faced backlash for her political endorsements before, found herself in the spotlight once again.

McPhee's Romantic Journey

While social media was lighting up with speculation, many pointed to Cray's focus on McPhee's past relationships. From her time on American Idol to her marriage with Nick Cokas, followed by her romance with David Foster, McPhee's love life has never been a dull topic. Her daring response to critics back in 2018 still resonates today: "Y’all should be worrying more about registering to vote and midterms elections than who’s marrying me." Now married to Foster, the two have navigated public scrutiny over their age difference with grace.

Despite the noise, McPhee seems unfazed, embodying that classic SoCal chill, as she continues to live her life alongside Foster, welcoming the years together with open arms.

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Miles Ritter is the calm in the chaos — a journalist with a clean-cut look and a taste for dirty stories. Whether it’s a leaked tape or a legal meltdown, Miles breaks it down with clarity, context, and a bit of snark.