Back in 2018, when Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute were still besties, the two women did something that is coming back to bite them in the ass during this time of protest over racial profiling and police brutality toward black men (and women). Once again, I could have sworn I posted about it at the time but can’t seem to find the post.
To set the context of this latest development, this all happened around the time that Jax was busted for sleeping with Faith Stower, while the elderly woman Faith was supposed to be providing care for was in the next room. Faith, who is black, got the brunt of the bad edit. Faith had worked at SUR for many years and was not allowed on the show until this incident. Faith’s friends and family has publicly suggested that Lisa Vanderpump didn’t want any of the black waitstaff on the show. There were allegations of racism at SUR at that time in social media.
Reported For Being Black
Stassi and Kristen were both completely awful to Faith probably in solidarity with Brittany. Though I seem to recall there was a some point some consideration given for a threeway with Jax, Brittany and Faith. It never happened that we know of, but if I recall correctly, the idea was given consideration.
So while all of this was going on, Daily Mail ran a story about a black woman who was luring men and then drugging and robbing them. There was a photo of the woman that wasn’t particularly clear. Kristen and Stassi both went on social media saying it was Faith Stower. They even called the police and “tipped them off” that is was Faith. They claimed that the tattoos of the woman in the story matched Faith’s.
Not So Swift Justice
Flash forward to this week. Stassi and Kristen have been posting in support of Black Lives Matter and George Floyd etc. Several commenters including Faith have brought up their treatment of Faith two years ago, and to a lesser degree the lack of diversity on Vanderpump Rules.
In response, three brands that had partnered Stassi have dropped her. A razor company called Buzzy Billie,and a vitamin company, Ritual, have parted ways with Stassi. In addition, she was writing a column for Glamour magazine about wedding planning and they have dropped her column.
I don’t think Kristen had any sponsorships so she will not be as affected as Stassi is. Between Stassi’s disgusting behavior on Vanderpump Rules this season and this branding catastrophe, she seem to be getting what she deserves. Thoughts?
It’s about damned time Stassi faces consequences for her disgusting behavior. She’s gotten away with so much, and she almost got away with this.
But then, we have Comcast-NBCU and Evolution Media. They made Faith out to be some horrifyingly “wanton woman”. And once again, Jax got let off the hook. That was quite the double whammy of racism and sexism on the allegedly “woke” Bravo network.
And let’s not forget LVP who has openly excused racist tweets from her beloved employees yet is adored.
And in the opening scene we catch her in her bra with old lady boobs on display, like “oh, excuse me!”. No woman in their right mind would be caught dead doing that. That was probably the thristest thing I have ever seen.
I don’t really have a problem with LVP keeping Brett and Max. They said some dumb shit years ago when the were young and dumb. They Of course we would know better how they feel about black people if black people were allowed on the show. And LVP herself has been rather racist as a full grown woman.
Faith said in an interview that LVP wanted Faith to act like Nene Leakes. And that is just not her character.
Also Kristen and Stassi seemed pissed that Faith got picked up by MTV for multiple shows. Because MTV doesn’t segregate.
I’m sure Faith made a ton of money of The Challenge.
I think she was also on Ex on the Beach.
How fun would it be if all those MTV shows that Faith was on had a big spike in viewers of her seasons?
MTV is pretty good about keeping a bunch of seasons available on demand. I think there are 30+ of The Challenge, not sure about Ex but I’ll look for Faith’s.
Never watched Ex but I’ll look for that too.
I get Brett and Max confused. I think it was Max, on the reunion, who said he has a black grandfather and one of his parents is mixed, that he was really sorry. Maybe he’s a good actor, but he did seem remorseful, especially that his comments hurt his family. He talked like he really thought a lot of his grandfather. Sometimes people do shit they regret. Like you were saying, we could tell more if black people were on the show.
I’m not big on “cancelling” people for mistakes in their past. But Stassi, and Kristen seemed to brag about what they did. That’s the difference between them and Max and Brett. And Max is mixed and can play the “I can use the word because I am part black” card. And I understand LVP’s stance on those two. Even though I think she is both racist and Homophobic despite here claims that she is pro LGBT, I see nothing but words from her and she was horrible to the trans girl who worked at SUR. And there was that whole thing where she had an Indian party where everyone including her “appropriated” (I hate that word) Indian attire.
It’s Pride month and that doesn’t really seem to be happening this year. 🙁
I liked Billie. She was too good of a person to be thrown in with that group.
Billie was pretty horrible all on her own, she just expected special treatment.
Not sure why Pride isn’t happening in the big cities. There hasn’t been any big spikes in Covid diagnoses in LA or NYC despite the protests, etc.
The Covid spikes won’t happen for a few more days yet.
Plus Stassi has had multiple problematic issues in recent history
Exactly my thoughts Tamara. Thank you!
I agree with this so much. I mean she went on her podcast and talked about blacks making it all about race all the time and her comments about me too. She needs to go and Lisa seems to care more for dogs then black people.
Lisa cares more for “cute” dogs than actual stray dogs. She should put more money into LA dog shelters. LVP does not care about black people or people in the LGBTQ community. Unless it will benefit her financially.
It is amazing how LVP rescue dogs all seem to be purebreds and Kyles rescue dogs seem to be normal dogs, isn’t it?
More to the story: LaLa allegedly began planting objects around her house while Faith was there to entrap Faith believing she’d catch her stealing and report back to the head bitches. None of those women had any legitmate reason to believe Faith did any crimes. None. It was pure racism, where because they didn’t like her and she was black they turned her into a criminal who needed arrested.
The backlask is really bad right now against Stassi and I do believe the entire cast is in danger. Bravo is owned by NBC and NBC is already having a race relation problems legallly. I predict that Stassi and Kristen will be fired next week. It’s possible Lala willl be fired for her part and because of the cop stunt pulled by Randall. It’s possible Jax and Brittany will be fired as well because of their issues with gays and Jax’s involvement with Faith. Wouldn’t be surprised if they canned the 2 new guys who used the n-word.
The networks and the executives isssued statements last week that they support black employees – they must now take action, even if they don’t want to.
Also 2 other brands besides the ones listed dropped Stassi – one related to animals and vet services and I can’t recall the other. Most of her deals are minor companies. I imagine its possible her tour spots for Jan 2021 will refuse to allow her to do her book tour and her book pubisher could drop her too – if they still have a working relationship.
What Stassi did seems like a prank or a misdeed, but in reality is so racist and disturbing that I don’t believe she will work again in the industry. When the cops told her to get lost she didnt take no for an answer and she kept pressing other law enforcement branches to arrest Faith for no reason other than Stassi’s opinion that Faith is bad and that her skin color resembled a light skin black woman.
How did you hear about Lala being involved and why hasn’t this come to light? Your tea is crazy (in a good way). I guess we will see what Bravo and NBC does regarding this. Both of them are on the apology circuit.
Omg, the story is getting worse. So not only Stassi and Kristen do that horrible thing to Faith. Lala and also Jax contributed. Brittney is trying to say she had nothing to do with it. I have a hard time believing that everyone around her did something expect for her. They all need to be let go but of course Bravo probably won’t doing anything about it. Andy is on WWHL doing a segment about racism. Smdh.
I hd to read your sentence a few times Sparky! I though you were saying that she was talking about you! I read it as, “her comments about me too!” LoL. I need to get out more.
Yes! And I recall LVP calling Jax a victim to Faith in last years reuinion. Imo, LVP is notttt a good person. She uses gay people for good press. I heard recently that the first season of VPR was also the first time her restaurants celebrated Pride. She literally made it seem as though she’d been the mayor of Pride for years. Ugh. That show needs to be cancelled, in my opinion.
Now I just need Kristen to get Beau into bed and I will feel complete in my hatred of Stassi.
I’m just waiting for Stassi to say it was all Kristen’s idea to call the cops. This just reeks of Stassi and her mean girl attitude. Who does something like that to another person? That could have been devastating to Faith’s future because you know Stassi would have painted her as a legit suspect.
I saw on her IG that she is also sponsored by the Peanut Butter Whiskey people so I’m waiting to see if they drop her as well.
White Privilege
They did. ??
How can we get a list of her other sponsors?
I want Stassi and Olivia Jade to have to share a 1/BR 1/BA apt in Weho. Kind of like Laverne & Shirley.
A studio. So when they fuck losers, the other old lady will be nearby.
Olivia Jade knew she was doing wrong. She wasn’t photoshopped into those crew photos. I think part of the sentencing should have been for Aunt Becky and Hubby to pay for four years of college for the two people next in the acceptance list who were bumped by the “rowers.“
Now that would be fair.
I’m still laughing at your comment on the other thread about Stassi being scared that Kristen is going to “wrap her magic pussy around Beau”. I came back to reply to your original comment but I couldn’t find it since I’m low on brain cells. But that was a gold star comment! Lmao ?
The PB Whiskey people did according to postings on a subreddit. They are going to town on this.
When you play in the mud you get dirty!
That reminds me of a GBS quote
“Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it.”
I remember you posting about this, i am pretty sure Stassi doubled down on her comments with her podcast at the time too. I think between the two Stassi was worse because i have not liked her since but i feel bad about how they are treating Kristen.
I don’t know about casting at Vanderpump Rules but its weird that they made Faith a villian when Jax has always been a cheater, frankly if he is not cheating now I would be shocked, unless the drugs caught up to him.
Karma is a bitch. I wish Stassi would disappear from Reality TV.along with the rest of Vanderpump Rules.
Glasgow in Scotland have been having discussion over the last 2 years in regard to their historical involvement in the Slave trade via the Tobacco Lords who had plantations in America and Jamaica
Some Glasgow street names where the Tobacco Lords surnames- Buchanan street has been renamed George Floyd Street, Wilson Street is now Rosa Parks Street, Ingram Street is now Harriet Tubman Street.
Glassford Street is now Fred Hampton Street.
I remember attending a speech by Nelson Mandela in Glasgow around 1993 when he was given the keys to the City and they named a square Nelson Mandela.
They still have a few street names to change over the coming days.
As a black Scots woman, I find this ridiculous! Throat really annoys me.
*this. PC gone mad. The name changes aren’t even black UK or Commonwealth citizens. This is riding on the wave of a current storm and it’s ridiculous!
Phyllis, if it is any consolation, I find the whole thing odd too. And by that I mean all the protests in foreign countries. Most of which have their own racial issues to address. Renaming streets in foreign countries after victims of American police brutality…it just doesn’t sit right with me.
Perhaps the other countries should protest in the name of their own victims of racial injustice.
And just so you know, we will likely be attacked for this opinion.
I agree. I am in Scotland and there is very little black representation, if any, in the media and politics – I think it would be better to bring to the fore black members of the Scottish community rather than American ones to highlight ongoing struggles and successes here.
Aye, I’m with you there love x
@Phyllis Livingston to @Afton/
The Comment – Aye, I’m with you there love x
Thank You – For a second I was transported to Glasgow on a Friday night complaining to my sister about my sore feet while waiting for a roll/tattie scone/fried egg near the Botanic Gardens.
You got me in the heart
No offense but it’s not about your comfort, We could wait around the next 10 years until you feel comfortable about who’s making the suggeestions to change. It’s all BS, white priviledge equivocating. We need change now, if you don’t like the names than do something about it but do it now cause people are sick of waiting
Not by me, I agree and this has also been brought to the attention of the Scottish Houses of Parliament…
Scotland went back to the slaver traders and forgot all about the future generations suffering today which is why Sheku Bayoh from Fife who died in 2015 is now full front and center.
That’s the cool thing ladies. It’s the fact that this has brought attention to the lack of diversity to all our lands. We stand by the USA in their protests, and Tamara it has highlighted again, racial issues where we live. We, in the UK, have different racial/diversity issues that we are addressing. Slowly. I am glad though that I can go anywhere without the racial fear of being in the wrong neighbourhood, or scared of the majority of the police.
I’m adopted and was brought up in South Africa under Apartheid in a multiracial family- so know only too well about inequality. X
Hi Phyllis
I got caught up in the media frenzy and I wanted to march and protest in my own country be it Ireland/Scotland,
In fact I wanted to march for the world, but I can’t.
I left Scotland in the late eighties….Today I read about Sheku Bayoh from Fife… Oh what a fecking numpty irish woman I am.
I do still want the street names changed as it has been talked about for many a year…. I also understand why they are naming some streets after Americans due to the number of Scots in the American Civil War of 1861-65.
What woman wouldn’t want a street named after Rosa Parks “the mother of the civil rights movement,”
Do I think Mr. Floyd should have a Glasgow street named after him…NO.
If it happens then let the people of Scotland choose.
Shekus injustice is horrendous. Remember when my twin and I were “the only black in the village”. My twin was pulled over all the time when driving- eventually my Dad spoke to the head of police. We had loads of racism in the highlands, but we had more love, people who were fascinated by us and just our presence educated many.
I’m off to bed. Stay safe ladies and God bless xx
The essence of Stassi’s brand message is white privilege: ‘next leave basic’ is a direct reference to white privilege. Her (and her brand) are basically an anthem for white privilege. Didn’t she say in season 1 that she’s named after a Swedish princess? She capitalizes off of her white privilege to the fullest and maybe her kind of brand messaging isn’t a good strategic partnership at the present moment for her sponsors. Just say’in.
Yet LVP remains unscathed. Amazing to me.
She said that she was told that was a descendant of a Swedish princess. LVP told her she was a descendant of a Swedish waitress.
Well they are the same girls who did their Nazi chic and Tupac chic photo thinking it was cute. If two whites girls are going to call the police on a black person they best be a hundred percent that they’re right. Ignorant and stupid at best, racist at worse. Either way it’s inexcusable.
Thanks for reminding me, I had totally forgotten about that bullshit they tried to explain away. Wow, the proof is in the pudding.
Did they use the timeworn excuse that “they all look alike.” I remember being a very young child in Berkeley (we moved when I was 3) and thinking “no they don’t.” Probably, I thought about the superficials, like hairdos, but at least i noticed it.
This is just the beginning of the karma that Stassi deserves. She is a disgusting brat and the tide is turning for the Karens of the world.
What makes it even more horrible is that she went on a podcast and admitted it and was proud of what she did.
Faith was on the show. She was pals with LaLa
That’s right. Lala’s only friend at SUR at the time.
Faith also had a ‘thing’ with LVP’s son, Max.
Tamara what are your thoughts on kristen? I’ve been such a supporter of her especially being that she has been treated so badly by Katie and stassi. But then she’s also been horrible to people. I hope she makes a statement to own that bc that would maybe garner her some understanding. But in fact this group is pretty horrific to all newbies regardless of race. What are your standings on this?
I’ve always had a soft spot for Kristen. That said, she is too old to be so racially ignorant.
I am glad you are bringing this up on your site. I have seen this on other sites, and I thought, are we going to talk about this here. I do believe Faith got a specific edit on VPR when this happened. Especially because now we have seen that the “editors” favor certain cast members. I think if you kiss Lisa’s ass then you are given a favorable edit. Where does Lauren (LaLa) stand in all this because they were edited to be close friends. Not much of a thug now.
The first time I remember seeing Faith was when she was hanging out with LaLa and dating Max Todd. I remember thinking, “either this girl is smart and can see how Max is kind and quiet or else she is with Max for money or fame.”
I remember thinking time woukd tell, but hoping Max would be happy.
About that time, I remember LaLa and Jax leaving someplace holding hands. We see them from behind, they seem like they are going to hook up. It is IMPLIED they are off to hook up. WE KNOW that Brittany is on her way out to WeHo, but Jax has lied to LaLa about the seriousness of the Britt relationship.
BUT WHAT I REALLY WANT TO KNOW is if I dreamed this or it happened. There were a few people around, but they may have been having separate conversations. At some point, I SWEAR LaLa was making an example of someone being an asshole to someone after they had sex and saying something to Jax like “yeah. Look at us, we fucked and [it’s cool].” Also in my memory is Jax pretending he didn’t hear that and moving on. The BEST way to hide something under the table, pretend it wasn’t said and deflect the conversation before anyone else hears and the person who said it (Lala) takes the hint and zips it.
Why do I feel that next week the VP crew will all start crawling out of the woodwork over Stassi.
I can see a shit show happening in real time for clicks and it’s giving me a headache.
Remember: “Goodbye Stassi’s ugly statement necklaces” from the gang up on Stassi reunion?
That was my favorite moment. And I think it was Schwartzy.
Cancel Stassi.
LOL. Stassi being racist is nothing new. You should hear the podcast ep she had with that guy who was in Summer House. They basically trashed the BLM movement and didn’t see why talking about racial issues needed to be thing.
Says all you need to know about them both tbh.
I’ve never heard Stassi’s podcast, but this doesn’t surprise me. She thinks her ‘zero fucks’ mean girl schtick will work for her the way it’s worked for Bethanny. Nobody can be Bethanny like Bethanny. Who was she interviewing from Summer House if you don’t mind me asking?
When was this podcast? Was it recent or was it the pod about the Oscar’s So White? Not that it matters if it was old or new Im just wanting to listen to it and wondering if it’s the one I already heard.
I don’t remember this at all. So wait a minute… they didn’t really think it was her/her tattoos and just made that up to cause trouble for her? Or they really did think it was her/her tattoos?
They knew it wasn’t her. They were being mean-spirited and racist. Called the police on a black girl innocent of a crime, and thought it was funny. Simply seeking revenge and being entitled white chicks.
Like Kristen is anybody to judge for sleeping around. I imagine this will cause some problems regarding her new book/promotion. I have always liked Kristen despite her poor choices, but this was a really ignorant thing to do.
Didn’t Stassi catch some heat not too long ago for some racially insensitive comments on her podcast? I’m not surprised. I’m done. Fuck Stassi, Kristen & Kathryn Dennis. I’ll spend that time watching Jane Elliott videos. I think they should too.
This seems to be a pattern for Stassi. She got dropped once before by a bunch of sponsors when she complained that she didnt get why people of color were so upset about not being represented fairly at the Oscars a few years back. She seems to have more than a little bias towards anybody who isnt as waspy as she is.
Her waspy racial bias is her First Level Basic Bitch.
Her entitlement above us white folk not descended from Swedish princesses is her Next Level Bitch.
She’ll probably turn her “I’m SHOOK at the unfairness of reverse racism” moment into a book. And people will buy it.
You hit the nail on the head here. I really think is a strong possibility for her and her cult-like followers
Stassi is way too spoiled and privileged, but that’s how she’s been from the very first episode. I’ve never liked the stuck up mean girl in any context – she left LVP thinking she was better than everyone, talked down to everyone and was just generally ungrateful about the show and pretentious. She’s gotten better, but had channeled all her mean girl angst onto Kristen, which was soo infuriating to watch. Beau seems pretty level headed, I hope he stays that way being w stassi.
And I can’t stand Jax. I hope he quits whatever speed he is on. He’s terrible trying to justify his bad behavior.
Stassi is bumming. Wasn’t Bravo going to film her wedding? Not to mention she and Beau bought that big house. Her income is going to take a HUGE hit. Definitely karma
Her wedding might have to be filmed at the Olive Garden now.
lol.
I think both of their parents are loaded, and we already know she’s spoiled so…
Glamour Magazine no longer wants to report on her upcoming wedding!!
Oh! where is Kristen and her magic pussy…I had to use the comment from another Tribe member as it was pure class. #kristen’smagicpussy
Where is the racism? Faith was on the show. She went on trips. She was LaLa and Max’s friend. I believe the girls were nasty to her because they were Brittany’s friends and she was the “other” woman. Also, Billie was not treated badly. She did expect special treatment and she was being ridiculous. IMO
I’m going to assume you are not going to any protests and have never been to a pride parade. Just a hunch…
I’m so exhausted from recent events and the uncomfortable conversations I’m having with my non Black friends. I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and chalk up your comment to ignorance.
If you really care to know why Stassi & Kristen’s actions were racist, I urge you to watch Jane Elliot videos. She’s a white scholar that explains racism & prejudice in America effectively.
Max is not Caucasian. He is of mixed race. He has black in-him. Kids today don’t know anything…. Cancel this show with ole racist and Bigoted LVP and that guttersnipe Stassi and all those new thirsty fools
Have you seen Max’s 23 and me or something? Where is this news from?
Max himself. His mother is bi-racial and he was raised by his Black grandfather. I don’t know if he was trying to “pass” by not acknowledging his blackness, but there it is. I think his grandfather and mother laid into that black ass of his hard.
I thought LVP adopted him as a baby?
Different Max. Not LVP’s son.
Oh DUH. I was sooooo confused. And dumb. 🙂
LOL don’t be, it is a little confusing with two men about the same age with the same name. I always confused the two Toms the first two seasons (when the show was actually good and no one knew about it yet )
I rarely ever comment, just read however, as a black woman this has pissed me all. THEE. Way. Off! Stassi and Kristen offered weak apologies on their IG’s yesterday but I feel that the only reason they did so was because they got caught! While we’re at it has anyone on the site addressed Katherine posting a monkey emoji when replying to an Afrian-American woman on social media? I’d always liked Katherine but in my opinion this was just as bad!
I think the whole VanderPump franchise needs to be put out to pasture. As well as other Bravo Real housewife reality shows. The concept was fab in it’s day, but now the producers, participants and “writers” are trying far too hard.
Andy is not interested in making fair comment when guiding reunions. We’ve seen it for years. The fact that the two casual racist muppets from Vanderpump Rules had to be prompted to read out their apologies to the nation was mortifying! And it was not discussed further with the other cast members. Telling. Lisa is complicit. She is able to sack them and to make a statement like “If I had to sack all of my employees for their mistakes – I would have no staff!!” Says a lot about her! She also rides on the back of the LGBTQ movement – because it’s cool.
The whole entertainment industry is corrupt and geared towards ratings. Reality TV is no different.
In one of the after shows Kristen said Tom and Ariana were jealous of Stassi. I think Tom and Ariana just think she’s an entitled, selfish person, who isn’t interested in introspection let alone interrogating her privilege. They actually seem to be good allies and care about equity and justice so of course they don’t care for Stassi. I think unfortunately she needs to learn this lesson. I hope she does and grows.
I totally agree with you. I do not believe that Tom is jealous of Stassi (with her signature necklaces) or anyone else on the show.
Please correct me if I’m wrong here because I remember this vaguely, but I think that Ariana was outspoken about Stassi when she said something really stupid about transgender people. I believe Katie had also made some comments that season. This might have been when Billie first joined the show and Lisa defended both Stassi and Katie saying they didn’t mean what they said. I’ve liked LVP but mostly because I don’t like gang-ups and I do feel all RHWs casts love to do that, but I am sick of people standing up for other people’s stupidity. Stassi doesn’t misspeak. She’s clever and calculated and she’s made this her schtick. Over it. Also surprised that Kristen would say that considering that both Tom and Ariana have stood by her when everyone else turned their backs on her.
Stassi has always proven to be a horrible person so I am so happy to see karma come for her. And I pray that this means we will never have to suffer through her “It’s my birthday” tantrums ever again.
In an effort to avoid the news I have Pump Rules marathon of the old seasons running in the background for noise. Stassi has always been an evil cunt.