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Selling Sunset’s Maya Vander says cast was ‘shocked’ over Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley’s divorce

SELLING Sunset star Maya Vander revealed the cast was “shocked” over costar Chrishell Stause and her husband Justin Hartley’s divorce after only two years of marriage. 

In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Maya revealed Season Three of , which premieres on Netflix on August 7, will feature her fellow real estate agent Chrishell’s divorce from the This is Us star. 

Maya Vander revealed the Selling Sunset cast was 'shocked' over Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley's divorce
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Maya Vander revealed the Selling Sunset cast was 'shocked' over Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley's divorce Credit: Getty Images
Justin filed for divorce after two years of marriage
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Justin filed for divorce after two years of marriage Credit: Getty Images

Maya told The Sun: “It was a shock to all of us. I felt really bad. We just tried to be there for her as much as we could.

“Sometimes people don’t necessarily want to talk about what’s going on in their lives. You have to be there for them and let them know that we got their back.”

The mother of two added: “We’re always there to listen and help. She’s going to deal with it her own way.”

Though Maya “didn’t know” how much Chrishell filmed of the divorce, as the women “didn’t film a lot of scenes together,” the trailer for Season Three did touch on the split. 

Maya said she 'felt bad' for Chrishell
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Maya said she 'felt bad' for ChrishellCredit: Netflix
Maya said the cast 'tried to be there for her as much as we could'
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Maya said the cast 'tried to be there for her as much as we could'Credit: Getty Images
Chrishell broke down in tears in a trailer for Season Three
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Chrishell broke down in tears in a trailer for Season ThreeCredit: Netflix

In a preview, , claiming she was blindsided over the filing.

The actress-turned-real estate agent told her friend Mary Fitzgerald: “I’m just kind of in shock with it all.”

Mary responded: “He just blindsided you?”

Chrishell nodded her head yes, adding: "It's just a lot all at once because everybody in the whole world knows.

Chrishell said she 'wants answers'
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Chrishell said she 'wants answers'Credit: Netflix
The new season premieres August 7
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The new season premieres August 7Credit: Netflix

“I love him so much. This was my best friend. Who do I talk to now?”

Chrishell also walked out of her costar Christine Quinn's wedding and said: "I don't want to do this anymore."

The former soap star : “The crazy way in which this went down, people want answers. I want answers.”

 after two years of marriage.

Justin filed for divorce in November 2019
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Justin filed for divorce in November 2019Credit: Getty Images
He is now dating their former co-star Sofia Pernas
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He is now dating their former co-star Sofia Pernas Credit: Getty Images - Getty

He and listed their separation date July 2019.

He is and Chrishell's former friend . 

In addition to Chrishell’s divorce, Selling Sunset will also feature Christine Quinn’s “amazing” and “fun” wedding to her husband Christian Richard. 

Christine Quinn's 'amazing' and 'fun' wedding will be featured on the upcoming season
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Christine Quinn's 'amazing' and 'fun' wedding will be featured on the upcoming seasonCredit: Netflix
Selling Sunset - Official trailer for season 3 of the Netflix series

Why did Justin Hartley and Chrishell Stause divorce?

THIS Is Us star Justin Hartley is divorcing Chrishell Stause after two years of marriage.

Stause, who stars on the Netflix reality show Selling Sunset, said she was .

Hartley is now dating his former Young & The Restless co-star 

And of course, the Netflix hit will also show drama among The Oppenheim Group’s real estate agents, including owner Jason Oppenheim’s favoritism towards his ex-girlfriend Mary. 

Maya explained: “We’re going to talk about the relationship and dynamic of the office.

"The favorite of Jason slightly towards Mary with their history together. We’re going to have some conversations of that.”

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