Sutton Stracke Confirms Split From Longtime Assistant Avi Gabay!
Sutton Stracke is moving on — without longtime assistant Avi Gabay by her side.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 53, revealed during a May 6 appearance on Jeff Lewis Live that she and Avi have officially gone their separate ways professionally, though she emphasized that there’s no bad blood between them.
“Avi is no longer working with me,” Sutton said plainly. “Now, we’re still friends. I love Avi. He’s like family. But no, he’s no longer working with me.”
When host Jeff Lewis pressed for details on whether Avi had quit or if Sutton let him go, she remained vague. “Everything was working out. It’s just, you know, things evolve,” she explained.
“I’ve been really busy. I’ve been traveling in the past couple of months, so we haven’t really spoken … I’m about to just live by myself in my house, so things have just, just evolved, and it’s different now.” Jeff didn’t let up, asking directly, “Did you fire him or did he quit?”
“We parted ways,” Sutton replied, dodging a clear answer. When asked whether the decision was mutual, she added, “I’m not sure. You’d have to ask Avi.” According to Sutton, Avi always worked as an “independent contractor,” suggesting the relationship may have been more casual than it appeared.
The professional split comes just over a year after Sutton gushed about Avi — and former friend Garcelle Beauvais — in a sweet Instagram post in January 2024.
“I love these two people. We work together, we play together, we share stories from our lives. I can’t imagine not having them in my life,” Sutton captioned the now-noteworthy post. “Cheers to friendship and happy Friday!”
Since the announcement, fans on social media have speculated about the split. Observers pointed out that Avi recently updated his Instagram bio, removing Sutton’s name and instead describing himself more generally as an “Executive Property Manager.”
Fans quickly reacted to the news of Avi’s departure, accusing Sutton of treating him poorly. Many claimed she was inconsiderate and showed little appreciation for his work. Some even expressed relief that Avi was no longer working with her.
For now, Sutton’s keeping things cordial — and cryptic. Whether Avi speaks out about the split remains to be seen.
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