Slade Smiley, the former beau of Jo De La Rosa of the Real Housewives of Orange County, was arrested Friday on an outstanding warrant for civil contempt for allegedly falling behind on child support payments. Slade was released later that night after posting a $10,000 bail.  

 
In a statement released today by his rep, Slade  said "This is an unfortunate situation that has occurred. My son is very ill and we have been working on resolving the issue of support versus his enormous medical bills with the appropriate agencies for several months now. It is sad that individuals would take advantage of the situation in an attempt to defame and discredit me in such a public manner. For those who know me, there is nothing more important than my children." He has two sons from two previous relationships, Grayson and Gavin