Shanna Moakler Understands Why Matthew Rondeau Drama Is Triggering


Shanna Moakler, Matthew Rondeau
Courtesy Shanna Moakler/Instagram. Courtesy Matthew Rondeau/Instagram

It was almost two months later Matthew RondeauAfter an alleged altercation with, was arrested Shanna Moakler, she is sharing what she’s learned.

“I understand why people are triggered. I know people who have been in relationships where there’s been any form of abuse, whether it’s mental, verbal, emotionally, it’s very, very triggering,” the Celebrity Big Brother 47-year-old alum exclusively told Us Weekly On Friday, April 22, she was promoting Miss Nevada USA as well as Miss Utah USA pageants. “I’m a mother and I want my children, and especially my daughters, to see me as a strong woman who has self-respect and self-esteem, and I want my son to see that as well.”

Moakler, 29, had been dating Moakler on and off since 2020. Rondeau was the subject of headlines when he shared a disturbing video via the former in February Bridalplasty host’s Instagram account, alleging that she was fixated on ex-husband Travis Barker and slept at another man’s house the night before. (The former pageant queen was married to the Blink-182 drummer, 46, from 2004 to 2008 and they share son Landon, 18, and daughter Alabama, 16. She is also the mother for Atiana de La Hoya (23), whom she shares with ex Oscar De La Hoya.)

“So, it’s over, K? Oh lord is f–king right, so record me now because this is done,” the Murder Party Actor said it in an Instagram video that has since been deleted. “I’m done. I’m never talking to this f–king specimen of a f–king human again. The truth is I found out that she was talking to other f–king people the whole entire time in our relationship.”

While Moakler has since denied Rondeau’s accusations, he was arrested for felony domestic violence shortly after posting the video. According to the police report, obtained from UseRondeau grabbed the ex-pageant queen by the hair and threw a chair at it. He also urinated on him, leaving visible injuries. He spent six hours in jail before being released and subsequently kicked out of Moakler’s home. The Meet the Barkers Later, an emergency protective order of one week duration was issued to alum.

The pair’s relationship status made headlines in March after they were spotted in Rhode Island together.

“I am single. Matthew and I are not together, however, we’re remaining cordial. I think he and I have a very deep love for one another,” the Rhode Island native told Us Friday. “I love him very, very much. He’s someone that I was with for two years and, you know, obviously, we had a very public incident, which was embarrassing for both of us. It’s not something either one of us are proud of.”

Moakler admitted that they have each been getting help since the incident, acknowledging that Rondeau is “not a monster” but rather struggles with the limelight. However, she noted that she is “not even thinking” about a potential romantic reunion at the moment.

“I don’t think it’s a pattern we ever want to repeat,” she told Us. “You can’t just turn off your feelings and your emotions. … I hope that one day we can look back and go, ‘OK, wow, well, we learned something from this and we were able to better ourselves.’”

She continued: “I’m just personally working on myself to be the best version of myself and I think dating for me is just on hold and obviously focusing on my career and just getting in the best place that I can emotionally.”

While the mother of three is not ready to jump back into the dating game just yet, she’s been focused on running her upcoming pageants. Moakler serves as the director and producer for Miss Nevada USA (May 14-15) and Miss Utah USA (May 27-28), respectively.

“It’s something I’m very, very proud of because I’ve worked with thousands and thousands of young women over the last decade,” she said of her new role, noting the contestants will all be wearing Miraclesuit, Magicsuit and Skinny Dippers swimwear. “I’ve had the opportunity to really make a difference in their lives and get these young girls out into their communities and doing communities service and they get all these incredible opportunities.”

Diana Cooper reporting

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

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