Jen Shah Reconnects With RHOSLC Costar After Prison Release

The reality star shares where she stands with the cast following her three-year sentence.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:24pm

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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Jen Shah revealed in a new interview that she has reconnected with former costar Meredith Marks since being released from prison after serving three years of a six-year sentence for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Shah also reached out to Mary Cosby following the death of Cosby's son. While Shah hasn't been in direct contact with the rest of the RHOSLC cast, she expressed hope that she could rekindle those friendships as well.

Why it matters

Shah's prison sentence and subsequent return to the public eye has been a major storyline for RHOSLC, and her relationships with her former castmates will be closely watched by fans of the show. Her outreach to Marks and Cosby suggests she is trying to mend fences after her legal troubles.

The details

In the interview, Shah said that Meredith Marks and her husband Seth "have been somebody that has been consistent throughout this whole journey" and that she has spoken with Meredith since being released. Shah also reached out to Mary Cosby after the death of Cosby's son, saying she wanted to offer her condolences privately. While Shah hasn't been in direct contact with the rest of the RHOSLC cast, she expressed hope that she could reconnect with them as well, saying she feels she could "pick up where I left off" with Lisa Barlow and the others.

  • Jen Shah was released from prison in early 2026 after serving three years of a six-year sentence.
  • Shah reached out to Mary Cosby following the death of Cosby's son Robert Cosby Jr. in February 2026.

The players

Jen Shah

A former cast member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City who was sentenced to six years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, but was released after serving three years.

Meredith Marks

A cast member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City who remained in contact with Jen Shah's husband while she was incarcerated.

Mary Cosby

A former cast member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City whose son Robert Cosby Jr. passed away in February 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Meredith has been somebody that has been consistent throughout this whole journey. While I was gone, she and Seth would reach out to Coach and just check in and send their love.”

— Jen Shah

“I felt like that was the respectful thing to do, so I mailed her a card and just told her how deeply sorry that I was to hear about the passing of Robert Jr., and that she's in my family's prayers every day.”

— Jen Shah

What’s next

Jen Shah is no longer a cast member on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, but her relationships with her former costars will continue to be a topic of interest for fans of the show.

The takeaway

Jen Shah's outreach to Meredith Marks and Mary Cosby suggests she is trying to repair some of the relationships that were strained during her legal troubles, though it remains to be seen if she can fully reconnect with the rest of the RHOSLC cast.