Lisa Vanderpump has broken her silence about the firing by Bravo of four of her Vanderpump Rules stars.
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star took to social media on Wednesday to share her note.
In her message, the 59-year-old restaurateur said that she was ‘saddened by the lack of judgment’ of Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni while urging her followers to do their part to spread ‘kindness.’
Upset: Lisa Vanderpump has broken her silence about the firing by Bravo of four of her Vanderpump Rules stars
A balance statement: In her message, the 59-year-old restaurateur said that she was ‘saddened by the lack of judgment’ of Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni while urging her followers to do their part to spread ‘kindness’
The lengthy note had a light purple background.
‘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,’ began the reality TV star and producer.
‘My hope is for this generation to treat each other with respect and humanity, and realize that actions have; and should have, consequences.’
Lisa added that she had to wait to say anything.
‘I love and adore our employees and I am deeply saddened by some of the lack of judgment that has been displayed,’ stated the Pump restaurant owner.
‘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.’
They’re out: Vanderpump Rules stars Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute have been fired by Bravo after their racially-charged prank that targeted co-star Faith Stowers
Vanerpump added, ‘The world needs to move forward with a kinder generation. Everybody deserves to feel safe, heard and appreciated in their communities.’
On Tuesday it was announced that Schroeder, Doute, Boyens and Caprioni have been axed by Bravo after their past racist comments resurfaced.
Stassi, 31, and Kristen, 37, have starred on the reality show since its inception in 2013 while Max, 27, and Brett, 31, were newcomers on the most recent season eight.
Arguably one of the most popular stars of the series, which follows the staff at Lisa Vanderpump-owned SUR restaurant in West Hollywood, Stassi has come under fire for a disturbing racist stunt, along with racially-insensitive remarks she has shared online in recent years.
The outspoken blonde has since been dropped by her agent, publicist and several sponsors after her and pal Kristen’s racially-driven stunt against black co-star Faith Stowers came to light.
A spokesperson for Bravo and Evolution Media confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that Stassi, Kristen, Max and Brett ‘will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules’.
Stassi also made offensive comments on a previous podcast episode where she was heard speaking negatively about black people and claiming they ask for special treatment in Hollywood.
On Tuesday afternoon, Faith said felt ‘vindicated’ after their firing, in a new interview with Page Six.
Apologetic: Newcomers Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni have also been dropped by Bravo. They apologized last week for past racist tweets on the Vanderpump Rules reunion
‘I feel so vindicated studios and production are able to see blatant racism and make these positive changes and help move the race forward – help with the fight forward,’ Faith told the outlet.
The 31-year-old star continued: ‘I was in the middle of prayer and I felt a sense of – I know it sounds corny – I felt a sense of glory. I felt God’s presence and I’m seeing now [that the news has been revealed] maybe that is what that was.’
Adding: ‘He gave me a sign of optimism meant to be hopeful and showing that all of this was worth it.’
Most damning: Stassi called the cops on her black former costar Faith Stowers – whom she didn’t like – in an effort to get her in trouble on a previous season of the show; Faith is seen in 2016 above
Faith said that she ‘was ready to put myself in the line of fire because I don’t know what will happen if I don’t say anything, but I’m glad I did.’
‘Now I’m seeing Bravo follow suit, releasing women that have given crazy ratings for them because they want to be on the right side of history and I’m seeing people are finally hearing us,’ Faith said to Page Six.
She also said that she hopes networks and production companies are ‘ready to hire casting directors and producers of color to make sure there changes are not just a one-time thing.’
Faith added: ‘I hope they use this time that they have now to educate themselves to why this happened to them and try to use [their] voice later for real change.’
After losing several endorsement deals over the past week, Stassi has now been forced to part ways with both her agent and her publicist, Variety reported Monday.
Scandal: Stassi parted ways with both her agent and her publicist after previous racist remarks and behavior has resurfaced
A spokesperson for UTA, where Stassi was represented, has confirmed she is no longer a client of the agency.
Additionally, a representative of the PR firm Metro Public Relations told the publication: ‘[Stassi] became a client when her publicist joined our company in July 2018. We made the decision this weekend to part ways with Stassi.’
The moves come after Stassi apologized for past ‘racially insensitive comments’ and for a particularly demeaning stunt, in which she purposefully misled the police in an effort to get her black former costar Stowers – whom she didn’t like – in trouble.
Stassi was vocal online recently about her support for the Black Lives Matter movement; however, the gestures seemed significantly different to her output from three years ago.
OGs: Stassi and Kristen have starred on Vanderpump Rules since its inception in 2013
Bravo stars: The duo are pictured with fellow original castmember Kate Maloney-Schwartz
She claimed that black people demanded special treatment in her March 2, 2017 podcast in which she talked about the lack of diversity of Academy Award candidates, referred to on social media as #OscarsSoWhite.
‘Maybe you weren’t nominated because you didn’t do that great of a job in your movie,’ said Stassi. ‘Like it’s not about race. It’s literally like not about what you look like at all. It’s like your acting ability, so like, what the actual f***?’
The New Orleans-born reality star said on the podcast (which she later deleted from her site, according to US) of black people: ‘When they get upset, everybody has to go above and beyond to then make them happy.
‘I’m like, really sick of everyone making everything about race – I’m kind of over it.’
Despite the take on race, Stassi had plenty more to say about the topic: ‘Like, everyone giving their impassioned speeches about race and all of that stuff, I’m like, “Why is it always just about African Americans?”
Speaking out: Stassi said she’s refocused her mentality amid the career crisis, which has seen her lose sponsors and admit to ‘racially insensitive comments’
‘Like why aren’t the Asians like, “We’re not represented? Why aren’t … Native Americans and Latinos not like, “We’re not represented?” Why is it always just “that”?’
‘And then when they get upset, everybody has to go above and beyond to then make them happy. And I hate saying the word ‘them’ because I’m not … not everybody’s the same.’
She said that black people were ‘the ones that are out there b****ing about things.’
The star implied that Moonlight’s victory over LaLa Land was racial ‘politics’ in play, noting that she ‘didn’t f–kin see’ the movie, but that ‘the reason why it won was because it was like, “The message.”‘
She added: ‘It’s groundbreaking because of ‘the message’. Winning Best Picture to me isn’t about the f***ing message – like it’s not church.’
Stassi said that she was ‘not allowed to say that’ as her opinion was marginalized as ‘a white, privileged, blonde 28-year old.’
‘My privilege blinded me’: Doute also shared an apology after she also tweeted the accusations with Schroeder
Incredibly sorry: Kristen posted this statement to her Instagram on Sunday
In a 2018 photo: Schroeder described her fashion ensemble as Nazi chic alongside Rachel O’Brien and Kristen Doute
Kristen followed up with a statement on her Instagram page on Sunday.
‘I have been taking some time to really process what I’ve been seeing, feeling and learning. And I need to address something specifically that happened a few years ago with my former castmate, Faith Stowers,’ she wrote.
‘Although, my actions were not racially driven, I am now completely aware of how my privilege blinded me from the reality of law enforcement’s treatment of the black community, and how dangerous my actions would have been to her.’
Kristen added, ‘It never was my intention to add to the injustice and imbalance. I’m ashamed, embarrassed, and incredibly sorry. I will do better. I have to do better.’
Last week, Max and Brett apologized for writing racist posts on Twitter.
Racially insensitive: Max Boyens apologized for racially insensitive tweets on Tuesday’s first episode of the Vanderpump Rules Reunion
Also apologized: Brett Caprioni during the reunion filmed remotely also apologized for past racist tweets
‘I’m an adult now and I cringe even thinking that I said those things,’ said Max, 27, who in 2012 used racial slurs and offensive language to describe Asian and African-American people.
The TomTom manager’s mother was ‘half-black,’ and his grandfather was African-American, he said, adding, ‘We live in a generation now, where saying some things, even if you are of that culture, is just frowned upon. I just want to say I’m just really sincerely sorry. There’s no excuse.’
Brett, 31, called what he had written about black people in the past, ‘stupid s***’ and said it was written in jest, but insisted he wanted to ‘move forward and be the best person I can be.’
‘Not the beliefs they are holding now’: Lisa Vanderpump, 59, who employed the men, defended her decision not to fire them while speaking from home during the reunion show
Vanderpump – who employed the men – then defended her decision not to fire them.
The British born TV star – who is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has worked closely with the Trevor Project – told host Andy Cohen, ‘I have never seen any inkling of anything that made me believe that’s the beliefs they are holding now.
‘And if I had, they wouldn’t be working for me.’ she insisted.
Vanderpump Rules has been criticized for its lack of diversity over the years.
Since premiering in 2013 the show has featured only two black cast members as recurring characters: Faith and Tina McDowelle, who appeared in seasons one and two.
What a range: Vanderpump has been criticized for its lack of diversity over the years. There have only been two black castmembers as recurring characters since its premiere in 2013