Former Tough Enough contestant and 2010 Miss USA, Rima Fakih, made headlines over the weekend after she was arrested on a drunk driving charge in Michigan, according to TMZ.
It’s reported that Fakih originally tried to cover up the arrest, tweeting on Saturday: “Let’s clear things up now…. I’m NOT in Michigan and I’m NOT in jail! Wrong Fakih.”
However, her attorney Donald Elder confirmed to the Detroit Free Press that it was, in fact, the right Fakih. “Unfortunately she was,” he is quoted as saying.
He added that Rima “very saddened and very apologetic for the situation that she is in right now.”
Earlier this year, Rima was one of five female contestants on the USA Network revival of Tough Enough. She spoke to us exclusively about the experience in an interview.
45 Comments
at 4:40 pm
*Head Desk*
It’s one thing to make (extremely) stupid decisions.But to do that and then try to deny it,when there are these things called legal documents and public records…….*Side Eye*
I could say more,but I know a few commenters won’t be as nice as me,LOL
at 4:47 pm
lol.
Faye Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
LMAO! I love your comments!
Teri Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
<333
Faye Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
<3!
NaomiNightfan2011 Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 11:46 pm
*Scrapes in*
How can you NOT love Teri’s comments? <3 <3
*Scrapes out*
Teri Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
haha aw, your comments are badass too <333
Faye Reply:
December 6th, 2011 at 12:09 am
LOL! Very true!
at 4:53 pm
NOOOO! not Rima. How could this happen!? I guess that potential wwe contract is going to go into the shredder nowD: It’s unfortunate because I really liked her personality and spunk.
P.S. – Dear Rima,
I thought you were trying to be the next Trish Stratus not the next Lindsay Lohan. I really hope you learn from this mistake because not only have you tarnished your representation as both a Muslim woman and a former Miss USA pageant winner, but you also put yourself and everyone else in danger, so please try and fix the mess.
Sincerely,
Shameronstar
iLUVwrestlingValets Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
PREACH, i really hope she cleans this up before it’s too liate, her blatantly lieng won’t help none either
at 5:05 pm
disgusting. yet another person in the public eye being completely stupid.
does somebody have to like, die, before these ‘celebs’ quit drink driving?
at 5:24 pm
Was she still drunk when she posted that tweet?
EveLover Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
lmao !
at 6:10 pm
What a shame. I guess there gies her WWE contract. Shitty cause I really wanted her to become a Diva. Maybe TNA will hire her
NaomiNightfan2011 Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
Alex Riley got a DUI…but he’s still on the roster….
at 6:34 pm
Say it aint so Rima, on the bright side at least she didn’t get into a car accident, this is unacceptable girl. and why did she have to lie and then back track it, get it together girl. Im still rooting for her, but i highly doubt the E will sign her now
at 6:35 pm
She’s human it’s all I can say.
at 6:54 pm
Ariane would never.
Faye Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Haha! Too clever!
at 7:11 pm
LOL @ her lying, gurl please! It’s a shame that celebs don’t take stuff like this seriously enough. btw rima how’s that contract coming along with wwe? ;) ha
Faye Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
Hey, friend! Changed my username.
Yes, unfortunately, DUI’s come with the territory. Bunch of morons, if you ask me.
Jhonmarco Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
yay! :) are you gonna be on the raw thread tonight? :p
& agreed.
Faye Reply:
December 6th, 2011 at 12:04 am
Yes, i’ll drop in! I won’t be watching Raw, though. I have my last exam tomorrow morning, and it isn’t worth watching for a 2 min Diva match.
I’ll follow the show via your comments, lol.
Jhonmarco Reply:
December 6th, 2011 at 1:00 am
If you don’t pass that test, ohhhh! :) lmao
& okay hun :)
at 7:39 pm
she should sign with TNA I hear they love when their wrestlers get a DUI.. or 3. *cough* Kurt Angle
melina prez Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 11:34 pm
LMFAO !! oh kurt…
at 8:23 pm
Wow! Divas are supposed to be role models… what kinda example would she be setting towards young girls if WWE hired her? Not to mention former Miss USA, she is already a HUGE role model to young girls & aspiring Miss USA’s.
I’m pretty sure the public-eye gave her a chance when she was caught dancing on that stripper pole drunk… smh have some respect for yourself.
But I’m sure since she’s a known name somewhat… the court will slide her a fee and tell her to move on.
I’m sorry if i’m over-reacting, but my best friend was killed due to a drunk driver, and i think anyone who is caught doing so should be stripped of their license.
at 8:38 pm
I was never a fan of Rima, I lol’d when her attorney blasted her.
Totally off topic, but tonight raw is in Tampa and I’m praying to the wrestling gods for a Naomi debut. Even though she lives in Orlando. :d
shameronstar Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Speaking of Tampa, I’m from Tampa and for some reason wrestlers, when ever that get arrested here, always get arrested for dui’s and are always caught on a street in South Tampa here called Kennedy.
at 8:44 pm
*Plays The Worlds Smallest Violin*
(sarcasm)
at 9:46 pm
it was ok for Daffney but not for Rima…….
unscripted & flawless Reply:
December 6th, 2011 at 12:40 am
Lol that’s Diva fans for ya.
at 9:47 pm
Rima :( I feel bad for this girl! First off I don’t understand why she wasn’t signed and Ariana was, Rima seemed like a very nice, genuine girl too! 2nd why did you drink drive? And then deny it? Gah I don’t even know what to say, its all very stupid to say the least Rima!
at 10:01 pm
Not a big deal, the news doesn’t tell if she was totally drunk or if she was just above the limit.
at 10:38 pm
not everyone is perfect…i dont know why she would lie thou….
at 10:41 pm
Oy vey -_-
at 12:39 am
Oh my God who really cares? She’s a human being, and even though she’s in the public eye, she’s still a person. She drove drunk, which is about the stupidest thing you can do, and then she lied about it, but like I said Rima = Regular person. She lied because it’s what humans do, and if any of you act like you’ve never lied when you knew it could be turned into something bigger, then you’re lying again. Like I said, regular person doing regular things that the media blows up to be 300,000x bigger than it is. In all honesty the topic isn’t even relevant to wrestling. It’s just posted here cause she’s a FORMER Tough Enough contestant. -__-
Jhonmarco Reply:
December 6th, 2011 at 1:11 am
Well it is their website! So I’m sure they’ll post whatever they want. Rima should be more catious with what she does, like it or not. She’s in the public eye & screw ups like this are a no-no even moreso when she supposedly wants to land a contract with WWE. She didn’t help herself at all with a stunt like this.
at 3:30 am
I have nothing against her and I was routing for her to progress, but she put other people in danger on the road and I can’t respect that.
FashionQueen86 Reply:
December 6th, 2011 at 3:30 am
*rooting
at 4:04 am
rima i really want to slap you for doing such a stupid thing but how can i slap such a cute and pretty face. hope wwe still sign her.
at 5:10 am
Heyyy its that girl who Mickael wanted to slap!! Haha! How is Mickael doing these days anyways!?! =D
Thats my boy over there!!
who cares..not like shes any good in the ring..hell they hired that ariane girl im sure rima cuold of been in wwe IF she wanted to.. just sayin..shes owned by Mr Trump…im sure Vince could find a spot for Rima
You know somethin, I didnt like miss usa..but on here while yeah DWI is stupid and im against it, no big deal Kelly gets mad drunk n posts pix of her partying..just sayin … -_-
They are grown ups…maybe wwe should evaluate WHO they put as role models and who NOT to
at 10:52 am
Okay if WWE signs her to a contract that she will have to do her best to stay out of trouble more than The Hardys and anybody else who has runs in with the law who is in professional wrestling combine.
at 7:44 pm
I like Rima Fakih, I would like for her to be a WWE Diva & the last report I heard/read about her was that she & Triple H were “in talks”about WWE. I feel like Rima is messing up her oppurtunity for a WWE contract but other Divas have gotten arrested for driving drunk like Maxine & Kharma & they still are still employed by WWE.