‘RHOBH’ Star Lisa Rinna and Publicist Parted Ways Weeks Before She Was Booed at BravoCon!
Lisa Rinna parted ways with her publicist only weeks before the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was booed by a massive crowd of fans at BravoCon. Radar Online reports that the reality star and her longtime representative cut professional ties before October 3, a little over a week before Rinna was dissed by fans during the New York City fan convention.
The decision was reportedly “mutual” and not connected to the harsh backlash that later played out during the event. The outlet is disputing rumors that Rinna was dropped by her rep after she was almost booed off the stage by incensed fans. The reality star shocked the audience when she took the stage, as it was reported that she would not attend the event. Rinna reacted by flipping off the crowd, before taking her place on the RHOBH panel.
An estimated audience of 10,000 let Rinna know how they felt about her Season 12 behavior, but the controversial reality star appeared unfazed.
“I’m a f—king rock star,” Rinna told Page Six and other media outlets when asked about the fan reaction.
The former soap opera actress described Season 12 as “f–king rough,” “brutal,” and “horrible” while speaking to Derek Zagami, the same weekend. The 59-year-old noted that she needed a break before shifting her opinion to the entire cast.
“I don’t know. I need a–we need a break. We need time,” she said, explaining that she believed that all the ladies needed “time to let it settle.”
“You know, I hope that we can, um, move forward,” Rinna added.
Viewers know that Rinna alleged that Kathy Hilton tore into her co-stars and made harsh comments about her sister, Kyle Richards, after she accompanied her home from a private Aspen nightclub. Fans have been anticipating the pair hashing out the socialite’s alleged “psychotic break” on the reunion stage.
Fans have seemingly sided with Kathy Hilton amid Rinna’s effort to spotlight her co-star’s alleged Aspen “meltdown.” Kathy apologized for her behavior on the show but rejected Rinna’s version of events. Kathy doubled down during the Season 12 reunion, labeling Rinna “the biggest bully in Hollywood.” The actress fired back by owning the title on Instagram, writing — “The biggest bully in Hollywood, And everyone knows it.”
Kathy has since made it clear that she will not return for Season 13 if Bravo refuses to shake up the cast, and fire Rinna and Erika Jayne.
Bravo has yet to make any casting decisions, with insiders telling Radar that it’s still “too early,” because Part 3 of the reunion has not yet aired.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion concludes on Wednesday at 8 pm, ET, on Bravo.
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