- Faith Stowers alleges racist harassment and retaliation on “Vanderpump Rules.”
- Incidents include a knife assault by Lala Kent and discouragement from reporting to the police.
- Stowers was demoted to an unpaid volunteer after speaking up about her mistreatment.
- The lawsuit is part of a broader movement to address issues in reality TV.
Faith Stowers Sues Bravo Over Alleged Attacks, a former cast member of “Vanderpump Rules,” has filed a lawsuit against Bravo and its parent company, NBCUniversal, alleging discriminatory behavior, retaliation, and a hostile work environment during her time on the reality series. The lawsuit, filed on April 5, 2024, details a range of allegations, including racist harassment, physical assault, and retaliation for speaking up about her mistreatment.
Stowers appeared on Seasons 4 and 5 of “Vanderpump Rules,” which aired from 2015 to 2017. She alleges that during Season 4, castmate Lala Kent brandished a knife at her, threatening to “cut a bitch.” Stowers claims that the show’s executive producer discouraged her from reporting the incident to the police. Additionally, she alleges that Lisa Vanderpump warned her that she would be terminated if she did not find a way to get along with Kent.
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The lawsuit also addresses racial slurs and mockery Stowers faced from castmates, including Lala Kent and Brittany Cartwright. Stowers claims she was subjected to racial slurs and was mocked for her “nappy hair.” She further alleges that she was maligned by fellow cast members Stassi Schroeder and Kristin Doute, who accused her of going AWOL from the military and of being a “serial criminal who had been drugging and robbing men throughout Los Angeles.” These accusations led to Doute and Schroeder being fired from “Vanderpump Rules” shortly after Stowers discussed her experiences during an Instagram Live in June 2020, during the anti-racism uprisings following the murder of George Floyd.
Stowers alleges that after her participation in Season 4, she was demoted to an unpaid “volunteer” position. The lawsuit claims this demotion was retaliation for speaking up about her mistreatment. In February 2018, NBC warned her not to go public with her claims, as it would violate her contract. The attorneys representing Stowers argue that NBC and Evolution believe that workplace safety rules, employment laws, and basic decency do not apply to those in reality TV, and that vicious assaults, racist harassment, and impugning the service of veterans are acceptable for the sake of ratings.
Stowers’ lawsuit comes as she is about to launch a podcast in which she will reveal more about her experiences on the show. She is represented by Bryan Freedman and Marc Geragos, the attorneys who have worked with former “Real Housewives” star Bethenny Frankel to bring a “reality reckoning.” The attorneys also represent Bravo stars Brandi Glanville and Rachel Leviss, who have each leveled allegations of mistreatment against the network.
The lawsuit addresses a broader issue of discrimination and harassment within the reality TV industry, highlighting the need for more stringent protections and accountability for cast members and crew members who face mistreatment on set.
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