Charlie Kirk’s Wife, Erika Frantzve, Featured on Season 3 of Summer House
Charlie Kirk’s spouse, Erika Kirk (née Frantzve), has garnered attention following his passing earlier this week — but observant Bravo fans may recognize her from a different context.
At 36, Erika appeared in season 3 of Summer House, a detail highlighted by a resurfaced TikTok video. In her cameo, she was introduced to Carl Radke‘s housemate Jordan Verroi.
Carl, 40, noted on camera that Erika was “beautiful and she happens to be religious,” which he believed made her a perfect match for Jordan, who openly discussed his Christian faith on the reality show.
The two were introduced at a rooftop bar in New York City during the summer of 2018, although the episode didn’t air until spring 2019.
During a confessional, Jordan expressed his admiration for Erika’s “beautiful blonde hair, her smile, her radiance,” noting that he sought both “outward beauty and inner beauty” in a partner.
The date concluded with Erika telling Jordan that he was a “bright light in a very dark place,” as they connected over their faith.
Coincidentally, the same week her episode aired in May 2019, Erika mentioned that she had been offered a full-time role but declined it while pursuing her juris master’s degree from Liberty University.
“To everyone who provided immense encouragement and prayers during my pursuit of this degree,” Erika shared on Instagram, expressing her gratitude following her graduation. “I made my own career sacrifices (like turning down being a cast member for @bravotv Summer House and various other TV opportunities).
Us Weekly has reached out to NBC for a comment.
Despite their apparent chemistry on the show, Erika and Jordan did not date outside the filming. In fact, shortly after their meeting in summer 2018, she met Charlie, who she would later marry.
Erika Kirk (née Frantzve) gained public attention after marrying conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk in 2021 — and now the focus has intensified following his unexpected death. Charlie, a polarizing figure and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on Wednesday, September 10, while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Erika and Charlie began their relationship in September 2018, got engaged two years later, and married in May 2021.
“Five years ago today, we sat inside Bills Burgers in NYC, engrossed in a discussion about theology, philosophy, and politics, and you paused to say, ‘I’m going to date you,’” Erika reminisced on Instagram in September 2023. “Dating with the intention of marriage is far different from dating to ‘see where it goes.’ Let God script your love story.”
The couple welcomed two children, a daughter and a son, in August 2022 and May 2024, respectively, choosing to keep their names and images private.
On Wednesday, September 10, Charlie was shot while he was delivering a talk at Utah Valley University and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, at the age of 31.
Erika has yet to publicly comment on her husband’s passing, but numerous celebrities and politicians have paid tribute throughout the week.
“RIP Charlie Kirk. Remember, regardless of your political beliefs, this man had a wife and two beautiful children who are now without him,” Josh Duhamel shared on Instagram on Wednesday. “Please pray for this madness to cease.”
Summer House recently filmed its 10th season with Carl still a part of the cast.
