Rachel Lindsay Opens Up About the Memo That Became a Viral Moment in Her Divorce

Rachel Lindsay is reflecting on one of the most memorable aspects of her split from Brian Abasolo—a message that captured widespread attention online.

Speaking on SiriusXM's Smith Sisters Live, the former Bachelorette addressed the viral Zelle memo she created after being ordered to pay $13,000 in monthly spousal support. The note read "Temporary leech money," a reference to the fact that she had to split the payment into two separate transactions rather than sending it as a single amount.

Lindsay confirmed the story's authenticity, revealing that the memo stemmed from genuine frustration about the financial obligation at the time. "The moment I realized I had to pay temporary support, which is way more than whatever you—I mean, I've settled. I'm done. I am not making any payments," she explained. "And I'm very proud, like, dumb not getting a prenup, but proud that I was able to pay it off in a year."

The reality star initially believed the memo would remain private between the two of them. "I thought, how can I say this where it's not too much, but like, just it stings just enough," she recalled. "I was going to change it every single time when I sent it. And I thought, 'Okay, it's spousal support, but he's a f–king leech.' And so I was like, 'Temporary leech money.' And I sent it."

According to Lindsay, Abasolo's reaction was to attempt damage control. She claimed he believed the public would turn against her once the memo circulated. "He wanted so badly for people, he thought people would hate me for it, would turn on me," she said. "And he also asked the court to sanction me $5,000 for that. And it's like, okay, you just got $13,000 and you're mad about the note."

Instead of achieving his intended goal, Lindsay suggested the situation had the opposite effect. "He wanted people to feel a certain way, and instead it made him look stupid," she noted. The memo has since become such a defining part of the narrative that her older sister now exclusively refers to Abasolo using that same moniker.