Who is RHOC star Elizabeth Vargas’ ex-husband Bernt Bodal?
THE REAL Housewives of Orange County star Elizabeth Vargas was previously married to wealthy Norwegian entrepreneur Bernt Bodal.
The pair finalized their divorce in 2020 after they split due to Bernt's alleged infidelities.
Who is Bernt Bodal?
Bernt Bodal is a Norwegian-American businessman and former musician.
He was the CEO of American Seafoods, one of the largest seafood organizations in the US.
Bernt is also a bass guitarist who has played with Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam.
Not one to shy away from reality TV, Bernt appeared on CBS’ Undercover Boss in 2012.
What is Bernt Bodal's net worth?
The businessman has an estimated net worth of $200million, as per .
Elizabeth claimed on The Real Housewives that she was formerly married to a "billionaire."
Although Bernt is no longer the CEO of American Seafoods, he is still a majority shareholder in the company.
The organization has reported annual revenues of $600million.
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How long were Bernt Bodal and Elizabeth Vargas married?
Elizabeth and Bernt wed in 2000 and were married for 20 years.
The couple purchased and lived on a $3.5million property in La Quinta, California near Palm Springs.
Elizabeth and Bernt separated back in 2017, but the divorce didn’t go through until July 2020.
As reported, the reality television star wrote on Instagram at the time: “You know, I don’t know how I’m feeling today. I’m excited but I’m sad and I – it’s the end of an era – I was with the guy for 20 years. 17 years but divorcing for three.
"20 years total of my life and I’m happy but it’s a failure. … I paid an arm and a leg to get divorced and to get what I thought I needed … and here we are transitioning to a new phase in my life and I’m excited.”
Elizabeth revealed on RHOC that he had an affair and a child with another woman.
The couple put their home on the market in 2017 for $11.9 million in the wake of their split.
The Sun exclusively reported that she scored a $5 million beach mansion, Range Rover, and Bentley in $31,000 a month spousal support after her divorce from Bernt.