Gina Kirschenheiter, a prominent figure from “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” recently found herself at the center of a social media storm after her dad, Gene Archer, accidentally praised her from her own Instagram account. On Saturday, a comment from Archer surfaced beneath a post featuring the “RHOC” cast shared by @BravoDailyDish, where he expressed his fondness by stating, “Love My Gal Gina. Best Daughter, Best Mommy, Best Friend.”
This heartfelt message, coming from Kirschenheiter’s official account, led to a flurry of reactions from Bravo fans, who speculated that she must have been mistakenly logged into a “burner account.” However, Kirschenheiter swiftly addressed the incident in a video she posted over the weekend. She clarified that her father often uses her account to help her manage negative comments online.
In the video, she showcased the post from @BravoDailyDish along with her dad’s comment, saying, “That was my dad commenting.” Kirschenheiter explained that he logs into her account not just for support but to delete hurtful comments because he cannot bear the thought of her encountering negativity on social media. “My dad does this to make himself feel better. He loves protecting me, and I appreciate him for it. But honestly, I’m unfazed by what anyone says,” she added candidly.
To lighten the mood, Kirschenheiter captioned her video: “My dad forgot to switch back to his account before writing this. I love you dad. Take the day off, trolls, it’s Saturday.” This explanation garnered various supportive responses from fans and some of her co-stars. “He forgot to switch back to his account before writing that,” she reiterated.
Kirschenheiter, who has been part of “RHOC” since its 13th season in 2018, continues to be a fan favorite as the show’s 18th season unfolds with its much-anticipated reunion special. Her experience serves as a reminder of the complexities of family connections in the public eye, as well as the modern struggles of dealing with criticism on social media platforms.
