Entertainment TV 'RHOBH' : Erika Girardi Claims Ex Tom Won't 'Acknowledge' Ongoing Legal Drama During Their Calls "It doesn't even matter what he says because he's incompetent," Erika Girardi said during part four of the RHOBH reunion on Wednesday By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Instagram Twitter Website Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. While at the brand, she's had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She also recaps popular TV shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules.The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus in Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. She also previously co-hosted a podcast called "Idol Nation." People Editorial Guidelines Published on November 3, 2021 09:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email The fourth and final part of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11 reunion attempted to tackle the unanswered questions in Erika Girardi's ongoing drama with estranged husband Tom Girardi. The scandal engulfing Erika, 50, and Tom, 82, has been a major focus all season long, starting with her November 2020 divorce filing. The season additionally explored the multiple lawsuits the exes are facing, including one in which she and Tom were both accused of embezzling settlement money from families who lost loved ones in a 2018 Boeing plane crash. Erika has also been accused of conspiring with Tom and using her "notoriety" to hide assets as a bankruptcy trustee continues to investigate Tom and his firm. Tom — who has been diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's disease — was placed in February under a temporary conservatorship, which was made permanent in July. He is currently living in a "skilled nursing facility," court documents revealed in September. RHOBH Reunion: Erika Girardi Reacts to Being Accused of Playing 'the Victim' amid Legal Drama Nicole Weingart/Bravo During Wednesday's episode, host Andy Cohen asked Erika point-blank whether she had spoken to Tom. After admitting to reaching out, Erika opened up about what the former couple discussed. "I just wanted to make sure he was safe," she said. "Because after the pictures [of him with a black eye] came out, he looked so bad that I just wanted to make sure he was in the right place." Earlier this season, Erika told costars Garcelle Beauvais and Crystal Kung Minkoff that Tom was calling her multiple times a day. Garcelle, 54, later shared the revelation with the entire group, prompting an outburst from Erika. "This again goes to the [divorce being called a] 'sham,'" Erika said of the moment on Wednesday's episode, saying she "could not answer those calls" without people assuming she was scheming with Tom. Erika and Tom Girardi. Steve Eichner/AP She said Tom still called "every day" but that she only reconnected with him when he moved into the care facility. She also claimed to have expressed her anger with him during said conversations. "I've asked him how he could put me in this position," she said. Andy asked whether Erika had asked Tom about his alleged wrongdoings. Before answering, Erika paused and started to tear up. "I asked him ... why would you leave me with millions of dollars of lawsuits pointed at me?" she said through tears. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Continuing, Erika asserted that she had "pressed" Tom for answers, but said he wouldn't "acknowledge anything" regarding the lawsuits. "None of it," she said. "It doesn't even matter what he says because he's incompetent." Knowing the cases won't be resolved anytime soon, Erika said she wouldn't have joined RHOBH had she been aware of where she'd be today. "I wouldn't have been on a reality TV show. Okay, let's be clear here," she said. "I wouldn't, because you can't hide s--- like this. That's what I'm saying." "This is not some master plan. This is not, you know, Erika being some financial f---ing mastermind," she added. "This is a tragic sequence of events that are completely terrible."