Paige Hurd addresses friendship concerns with POWER co-stars Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo following her engagement to Royce O’Neale. Courtesy of Facebook
The Unfollow That Raised Questions
The tension erupted when Paige became aware that both Michael and Gianni had unfollowed her on social media, and, more importantly, neither had reached out to her after her engagement to NBA player Royce Oneal. Paige’s problem wasn’t about social media validation; it was about feeling a disconnect from those she once considered close. She stated that the distance felt abrupt and confusing, particularly considering their shared history on one of television’s most talked-about shows.
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Paige Addresses the Silence Head-On
Paige did not hide her emotions in the conversation. She asked Michael directly how long it had been since they last spoke, encouraging him to really ponder it. Gianni suggested they had talked a few months back, but Paige replied, ready to pull up receipts if required. Although her tone wasn’t aggressive, it was firm enough to convey clarity instead of drama. Michael stated that he did not have her new phone number, while Paige pointed out that he had removed her from his close friend list, which she only learned about after a fan brought it to her attention.
“What Did I Do?” — A Relatable Moment
That revelation hit a nerve. Paige admitted she found herself asking, ‘What did I do to these people?’ — a question many viewers found painfully relatable. Paige was hesitant to join Gianni’s podcast conversation, unsure whether she was even welcome given the mixed signals. She wondered where she stood after being unfollowed and ignored for her engagement.
Paris Fashion Week Adds Fuel to the Fire
Missed Connections and Mixed Signals
Paige was skeptical about Michael and Gianni’s claim that they had gone out with friends. She found the pattern similar to missed connections, suggesting a lack of interest in actually seeing her. After seeing Michael at the Amiri show, she said that the chaos of Fashion Week made it nearly impossible to cross the room before he disappeared once more. As she had expected, they were nowhere to be found at the afterparty, just like last time.






