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The personal relationship between Michaels and Bob Harper also features prominently in the fallout. Michaels states that they haven't communicated in over ten years, revealing a fractured friendship likely influenced by the broader conflicts. She shares a last exchange of texts, implying Harper was the one who ceased contact, which adds a layer of personal grief or disappointment to the public drama.
Harper himself has spoken about their estrangement, noting that Michaels has been absent from his life, especially after his health scare following a heart attack. His comments suggest long-standing tension and unresolved issues between them.