American actors have taken to social media platforms to react after Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute; cast members of Vanderpump Rules were fired from the reality TV series.
On Tuesday, Schroeder, and Doute were fired from the reality TV series after former co-star Faith Stowers publicly discussed her experiences with them amid the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement. Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni were also fired from the reality TV series after offensive tweets from their Twitter page resurfaced online in January.
Bravo and Evolution Media had confirmed in a statement that Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens; and Brett Caprioni will not be returning to to the show.
Actor’s comments
In response to the news, Nene Leakes, Real Housewives of Atlanta star commented on Bravo’s Instagram statement :”Well alrighty then! Now we have a few more questions to ask about in other areas where there’s a major difference. Should we talk privately or publicly?”
Real Housewives of Potomac‘s Wendy Osefo also commented: “Thank you! The next step should be for @bravotv to create a working group comprised of Black talent from @bravotv. And executives to co-create a shared vision of inclusionary practices to ensure equity within the workplace. #BLACKLIVESMATTER.”
However, Real Housewives of Potomac star Candiace Dillard, called on Bravo to publicly share a “thorough explanation as to why they were let go.”
“Having an honest conversation about why BRAVO is choosing not to associate with people who display implicit and explicit racial biases, needs to be a part of the conversation if pop culture leaders (like my network) are going to help heal the wounds of racism in this country,” she later added.
Dillard also took to Twitter to further address the firings, she wrote, “…Losing your job, especially on such a public platform is a blow. Instead of celebrating their fate let’s celebrate what it stands for: the tip of the iceberg of dismantling a centuries long tirade of oppression & racism… Let’s hope these people can step away from this very shameful experience and learn something. I hope for them to step away and truly find some edification in the example of which they were made.”
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Married to Medicine Los Angeles star Imani Walker commented, “This is a good start. Let’s continue to hold all those accountable for making racist remarks. While continuing to develop a space where Black folks feel heard, seen and understood.”
Porsha Williams of the RHOA cast, expressed her support for Bravo’s decision by commenting a clapping emoji; as did Shahs of Sunset star Reza Farahan.
Last week, Stowers, who appeared on Seasons 4 and 6 of Vanderpump Rules, had spoken out about her experience with Schroeder and Doute during an Instagram Live conversation with MTV reality star Candace Renee Rice. Stowers discussed one particular incident where the women contacted law enforcement over a false stealing claim.
Schroeder, Doute, Boyens and Caprioni are yet to commented on their firings from Vanderpump Rules.