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Sai De Silva, a cast member of Real Housewives of New York City, lays bare a private fracture from her marriage that played out on camera. What began as a seemingly perfect birthday night unraveled when she discovered the bill was charged to her card. The revelation, shared with family on the Bravo episode and later discussed on television, crystallized the distance between her and husband David Craig.
A birthday dinner that exposed the split
De Silva described an evening that looked ideal. They dined at an upscale restaurant. The mood was warm. They returned home and were intimate.
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Only later, while reviewing statements, she noticed something that felt like a betrayal. The restaurant tab for her birthday appeared on her credit card. That discovery marked a turning point.
She told her aunt Sufia about the moment during filming. The scene aired weeks before Craig filed for divorce in April. The exchange is a focal point of the season’s tension.
Why she thinks the marriage lingered
De Silva said the relationship lacked genuine affection for a long time. Yet she believed Craig stayed for appearances.
- He enjoyed being perceived as her husband.
- He valued the image of a family unit.
- He favored the lifestyle their union provided.
Those impressions, she explained, kept the marriage intact longer than it might have lasted otherwise.
When divorce became an option
De Silva admitted she wanted a divorce. After she raised the idea, Craig reacted with aggression. They then agreed to separate rather than continue the fight.
She also said that if children were not part of the equation, the relationship would have ended much earlier. They share two children: daughter London and son Rio.
Filing for divorce and the public fallout
According to court records, Craig filed for divorce in New York City on April 2. De Silva said she learned about the filing after the fact.
She described that unilateral filing as a signal that reconciliation was unlikely. Receiving the paperwork without prior notice felt like a final break.
On Watch What Happens Live, De Silva confirmed the couple is still in the midst of divorce proceedings. She added that co-parenting has been difficult.
How De Silva addressed fans and the press
Three days after the filing, De Silva posted a message to supporters. She expressed gratitude for the messages she received and stressed her focus on her children’s well-being.
On television, she reiterated that her priority remains creating stability and love for London and Rio during the transition.
Backstory: a long courtship and mixed public image
The two met during a trip to Costa Rica in 2009. They married in June 2017 after years together.
In earlier interviews, De Silva praised Craig’s involvement with family life and called him the ideal partner in many ways. She also joked about his aversion to social media and his reluctance to play the role of a model Instagram spouse.
Quick facts and timeline
- Meeting: Costa Rica, 2009.
- Marriage: June 2017.
- Children: London (daughter), Rio (son).
- Divorce filing: April 2, filed in New York City.
- On-screen confession: De Silva shared details with her aunt on RHONY.
- Public comment: She thanked fans and emphasized focus on her children.
What fans and viewers should watch for
The season will track how De Silva navigates separation while filming. Expect more conversations about the couple’s dynamic, parenting arrangements, and legal developments.
Episodes and interviews continue to reveal new context. Her on-camera revelation about the birthday bill remains a standout moment.
