BRAVO boss Andy Cohen said it was the “right decision’ to fire Vanderpump Rules'” Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute. The network announced yesterday the former VPR OGs would not be returning to the show following a racism scandal. Andy said on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy: “There’s so much happening in the Bravo universe. I will say […]
BRAVO boss Andy Cohen said it was the “right decision’ to fire Vanderpump Rules'” Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute.
The network announced yesterday the former VPR OGs would not be returning to the show following a racism scandal.
Andy said on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy: “There’s so much happening in the Bravo universe. I will say this: so much talk about Vanderpump Rules and then of course the reunion ended up airing last night.
“I will say this about what happened. I absolutely support Bravo’s decision, I think it was the right decision.
“And I want to remind people because I’ve been getting so many tweets and messages and whatever about Vanderpump Rules and about Southern Charm and other shows. I am not, I don’t—I feel like I remind people this all the time—I’m not in charge of programming at Bravo anymore.
“I am not an Executive Producer of Vanderpump Rules. I don’t have anything to do with the show except I love it and that I host the reunions.
“I don’t produce the show so what I want people to know is I have no say in hiring and firing.”
Yesterday, Bravo announced: “Bravo and Evolution Media confirmed today that Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules.”
It comes after Stassi and Kristen were accused by former cast member Faith of reporting her to the police for a crime that she was not connected to.
An insider told Us Weekly: “Stassi was not expecting to be fired. She is surprised and upset.
The source added that she had “lost a lot of money from losing sponsorships and paid opportunities”.
Earlier this year racists tweets from Max and Brett also resurfaced.
SUR head Lisa Vanderpump has also weighed in on the firings posting on Instagram: “As we’ve seen such devastating sadness that has played out globally, we all have a part to play to create a kinder, more just society. My hope is for this generation to treat each other with respect and humanity, and realize that actions have; and should have, consequences.
“I love and adore our employees and I am deeply saddened by some of the lack of judgment that has been displayed. As many of you know, after watching me for 10 years, I have always been an equal rights activist and ally – my family, my businesses and I condemn all forms of cruelty, racism, homophobia, bigotry and unequal treatment.
“We’ve never tolerated it in the workplace or our lives.”
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