Vanderpump Rules star Brittany Cartwright has been left visibly shaken after shocking news emerged that her new boyfriend Brandon Hanson is battling an infectious disease sparking an emotional storm that friends say has left her devastated and deeply traumatized
The 35 year old reality TV personality who only recently went public with her romance appeared distraught when photographers caught her outside a Los Angeles restaurant her face pale and her demeanor subdued as she avoided questions about Hanson’s condition
Sources close to Cartwright tell DailyMail that she was blindsided by the revelation which reportedly came to light after private medical details surfaced online leaving her feeling betrayed humiliated and questioning who she can trust
“She had no idea this was going to come out like this” an insider revealed “Brittany is heartbroken not only because of what it means for her relationship but also because of the cruel way the news spread she feels like her entire world just collapsed in front of cameras”
Hanson who has kept a relatively low profile since he and Cartwright began dating earlier this year is now facing intense scrutiny as rumors swirl about both his health status and his past relationships
Friends of Cartwright say she is struggling to process the situation especially after enduring years of public drama with her ex husband Jax Taylor and had hoped this new chapter would bring peace and stability Instead the revelation has reopened painful wounds and forced Cartwright back into the glare of controversy
“She feels like she can’t escape chaos” another source added “Brittany thought she finally found someone who would be drama free but now she’s dealing with something even more complicated and frightening”
Insiders also suggest Cartwright has been leaning heavily on her inner circle and has broken down in tears multiple times over fears of what the future holds both for her relationship and her own wellbeing
Despite the turmoil Cartwright has yet to release a public statement but fans have flooded her social media with messages of support urging her to “stay strong” as she navigates yet another highly personal crisis in full view of the public eye
For now the Bravo star remains silent but those close to her insist the trauma of this revelation has left scars that may take a long time to heal
