Girlfriend
  • News
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life and Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Role Model Search
  • Dolly Doctor
  • Video
Girlfriend
  • News
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life and Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Role Model Search
  • Dolly Doctor
  • Video
  1. Home
  2. News

'Vanderpump Rules' fires Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute and others over racism allegations against Faith Stowers

“I believe it hit the ceiling for me and made me really want to run for the hills, when Kristen and Stassi decided they were going to call the cops on me.”
  • 10 Jun 2020
'Vanderpump Rules' fires Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute and others over racism allegations against Faith Stowers

Vanderpump Rules has fired some of its cast—including Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute—ahead of its next season. The firings come after allegations that the pair called the police on former castmate and the only black woman on the show Faith Stowers, believing her to be an African American woman they read about in the news who was caught stealing.

In an Instagram Live, quoted by US Weekly, Stowers, who appeared on season four of Bravo's hit reality TV series about the ups and downs of working at the West Hollywood restaurant SUR, shared her experience with racism on the show. As the only black member of an all white cast, she prefaced her story by saying that working on the show was “a lot.” For one, she noticed she was the only cast member to not have confessional interviews and be able to tell her story.

Then, in 2016, Stowers allegedly hooked-up with co-star Jax Taylor, prior to his engagement to now wife Brittany Cartwright, and became the face of the show’s latest scandal. The cast turned on her as Schroeder and Doute “attacked” her, claiming to the police that she met the description of an African American woman who allegedly robbed someone. 

We shouldn’t need to say it but, given the systemic racism against black Americans and the potential risk that comes from calling the police on a person of colour—let alone claiming someone committing a crime just for some twisted revenge—this is a serious offence. 

kingfaithhope View Profile
likes - View Post on Instagram
Birthday In 10 days ! 🎂🎊 whole lotta pisces ish! #piscesseason #pisces #mycalvins
Vanderpump Rules: Did Jax Sleep With Faith More Than Once? (Season 6, Episode 3) | Bravo

“There was this article on Daily Mail where there was an African American lady,” she recalled in the Instagram Live. “It was like a weird photo, so she looked very light-skinned and had these different, weird tattoos or whatever. They showcased her, and I guess this woman was robbing people, the woman was at large and they called the cops and said it was me.”

“This is, like, a true story. I heard this from Stassi during an interview… It was just funny because they thought it was me because it was a Black woman with a weave. So, they just assumed it would be me, and they called the cops on me. It didn’t work, so they were upset about that.”

“This is when I quit—like, I left the show. I was invited back to tell my truth but decided it wasn’t going to do anything for me.”

According to an insider source, Vanderpump Rules has since removed Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute from filming the upcoming season, along with fellow co-stars Max Boyens and Brett Capriono after racist tweets from their past emerged in January. In response to the controversy, and after brands announced they were pulling out of sponsorship deals with the reality TV star, Schroeder admitted, “what I did to Faith was wrong.” 

“My emotions over something that happened between our friends outweighed my logic, and there is no excuse for that,” she said in an Instagram apology. “I did not recognise then the serious ramifications that could have transpired because of my actions.”

“What I did to Faith was wrong. I apologise and I do not expect forgiveness. I am also sorry to anyone else that feels disappointed in me. I am going to continue to look closer at myself and my actions—to take the time to listen, to learn, and to take accountability for my own privilege.”

stassischroeder View Profile
likes - View Post on Instagram
Login * Instagram

“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 could have been to her,” added Doute. “It was never 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.”

kristendoute View Profile
likes - View Post on Instagram
Login * Instagram

“I’ve been getting a lot of messages lately because a lot of them have been saying ‘Black Lives Matter’,” concluded Stowers. “Like… I know some of them definitely don’t care about Black people like that. There’s a few of them that do but there’s a lot that really don’t give a damn.”

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%

Recommended to you

Sophie Monk drops another epic Love Island trailer
Watch 1:00

Sophie Monk drops another epic Love Island trailer

{headline}

{headline}

Pump Rules star Jax Taylor just roasted the f*ck out of Younes Bendjima

Pump Rules star Jax Taylor just roasted the f*ck out of Younes Bendjima

The internet reacts to Cara Delevingne fangirling over Megan Thee Stallion

The internet reacts to Cara Delevingne fangirling over Megan Thee Stallion

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker tie the knot

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker tie the knot

OnlyFans Model reveals the whorephobia the industry faces

OnlyFans Model reveals the whorephobia the industry faces

{headline}

{headline}

Release the AUX! Spotify is allowing you to blend your playlists with mates

Release the AUX! Spotify is allowing you to blend your playlists with mates

Voting on your values with Justine Landis Hanley and Elfy Scott

Voting on your values with Justine Landis Hanley and Elfy Scott

Millie Bobby Brown's complete dating history has turned our world upside down

Millie Bobby Brown's complete dating history has turned our world upside down

{headline}

{headline}

TikTok won't stop arguing about wheels and doors and how did this debate even come about?

TikTok won't stop arguing about wheels and doors and how did this debate even come about?

Why Jaguar Jonze is the Aussie musician and advocate to watch

Why Jaguar Jonze is the Aussie musician and advocate to watch

Who is Kanye West's new girlfriend Chaney Jones?

Who is Kanye West's new girlfriend Chaney Jones?

"A brown woman on a Mardi Gras stage is in some ways a political statement:" Why Wafia's Mardi Gras debut is a monumental performance for the singer

"A brown woman on a Mardi Gras stage is in some ways a political statement:" Why Wafia's Mardi Gras debut is a monumental performance for the singer

Wearing your headscarf like a 60s movie star is London Fashion Week’s favourite accessory

Wearing your headscarf like a 60s movie star is London Fashion Week’s favourite accessory

The Best Romantic Movies To Stream On Valentine's Day

The Best Romantic Movies To Stream On Valentine's Day

Andrew Garfield scores a huge Oscar nomination for Tick, Tick … Boom!

Andrew Garfield scores a huge Oscar nomination for Tick, Tick … Boom!

Girlfriend
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • New Idea
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • New Idea food
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • 7plus
  • 7News
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • The West Australian
  • Perth Now
  • 7mate
  • 7Sport
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Girlfriend

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%