Networks ‘now offering good behavior bonuses’ to stars who do not post offensive comments on social media
NETWORKS such as Bravo and MTV are reportedly considering adding "good behavior" bonuses for reality stars in the wake of a string of firings.
In recent weeks, the likes of Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute from Vanderpump Rules, Taylor Selfridge from Teen Mom and Below Deck star Peter Hunziker have all been fired for racist comments or actions.
"It’s not a high bar."
The claims come weeks after it was or comments online from their stars' accounts.
Peter was fired from Below Deck: Mediterranean after a racist and sexist meme he’d posted to his Instagram resurfaced.
MTV also "severed ties" with after she tweeted offensive remarks about the Black Lives Matter movement.
Dee, 27, was forced to apologize after her insensitive comments about Black Lives Matter, including the tweet: "IDK why some of [you] think I'm anti-BLM. I've been saying that since the day I lost my virginity."
The network also announced it had cut ties with longtime Siesta Key star, Alex Kompothecras, after past alleged racist behavior on social media recently resurfaced.
The 25-year-old original cast member of the series came under fire when fans shared his alleged use of the N-word, among other racial slurs, on Instagram.
after she was accused of racism by former Dance Moms contestant Adriana Smith.
The network confirmed that a 12-episode series set to air later in 2020 and which would have featured dancers from around the world submitting videos to Abby, will no longer air.