Holly Madison's Reaction to Crystal Hefner's Allegations of a 'Girls Next Door' Rivalry (Exclusive)

Holly Madison agrees with a claim made by Crystal Hefner in her memoir about the Girls Next Door reality show. Crystal stated in her Only Say Good Things memoir released in January that the show, filmed in the Playboy Mansion, caused a "rivalry" between herself and Madison, who is 44 years old. Madison confirmed that this claim is "absolutely true."

Madison recently shared with We that she believes the show may have influenced her to say things that upset her from afar. While promoting her Lethally Blonde true crime series, she mentioned that although there may have been some prompting from the show, she holds no grudge against Crystal, as they have since reconciled.

During the first five seasons of Girls Next Door, Madison was a prominent figure from 2005 to 2009. After parting ways with Hugh Hefner in 2009 and leaving the Playboy Mansion, she bid farewell to the reality show as well. When Crystal took on the role of Hugh’s "main girlfriend," Madison still felt her presence lingering in the house, which inevitably spilled over into the show.

Crystal remembered saying in her first Girls Next Door scene back in 2009 that she was not the new Holly, but rather the old her. During filming for her Playboy holiday shoot, she had a sprig of holly hanging over her head. In her January memoir, Crystal mentioned how there was an attempt to create rivalry between her and Holly Madison.

Holly Madison Respond to Crystal Hefners Claims Girls Next Door Created a Rivalry Between Them

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Madison, for her part, told Us that she’s since read Crystal’s books and has a lot of feelings.

Madison expressed, "I have so many thoughts I could sit here for an hour. Eventually I’d love to give you a good answer, but Bridget [Marquardt] and I are going to get together — on our podcast or something and with some other people — and are going to really go in depth, but it’s such a big thing."

She also mentioned to Us that it was “therapeutic in a way” to read Crystal’s book.

“I don’t know if it was eye-opening,” she added. “I don’t really know how to put it in words. I really need to dive in and do a deep dive.”

Holly Madison Respond to Crystal Hefners Claims Girls Next Door Created a Rivalry Between Them

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With her Playboy days behind her, Madison has moved on to executive producing true crime series, including Lethally Blonde.

She shared with Us that she loves telling true stories, mentioning that Lethally Blonde follows the success of The Playboy Murders docuseries. Madison has been a fan of the true crime genre since she was a young girl.

Madison finds these stories intriguing for a variety of reasons.

A woman who was an OnlyFans model is the main focus of the story. The narrator, who used to be an OnlyFans model as well, found a connection with the woman. The storyline revolves around a relationship marked by domestic abuse. The plot includes a significant amount of security camera footage, making it intriguing. The case is ongoing, with the woman yet to be sentenced. Recently, her parents were arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence. This makes it a highly captivating and current case.

Don't miss the premiere of Lethally Blonde on ID, airing on Monday, March 25th.

Editor's P/S:

The article sheds light on the complex dynamics and alleged rivalry between Holly Madison and Crystal Hefner during their time on the reality show "Girls Next Door." Madison acknowledges the existence of a rivalry, attributing it to the show's influence. While she holds no current grudge against Hefner, she expresses a desire to delve deeper into the topic with her former co-star, Bridget Marquardt.

Beyond the rivalry, the article highlights Madison's transition from the Playboy Mansion to her current role as an executive producer of true crime series. She finds fulfillment in telling compelling stories, particularly those involving domestic abuse and other societal issues. Madison's passion for the true crime genre stems from her lifelong fascination with these narratives and her desire to shed light on important topics. discussion of their past experiences on "Girls Next Door." She expresses a need to delve deeper into the memoir and explore the various perspectives involved. This suggests that the rivalry between Madison and Hefner may have been more complex than initially portrayed on the show. Madison's willingness to revisit the past and engage in a deeper conversation indicates a willingness to reconcile and provide a more balanced account of their time together at the Playboy Mansion.