What happened to Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute on Vanderpump Rules?
IN JUNE 2020, Vanderpump Rules stars Stassi Schroeder, and Kristen Doute were dropped from the show after they were accused of racially insensitive behavior towards a fellow castmate.
Vanderpump Rules returned for season 10 on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, leaving many new fans wondering why the two got fired from Bravo.
Stassi Schroeder, born June 24, 1988, and Kristen Doute, born February 17, 1983, are former cast members on the hit Bravo tv show Vanderpump Rules.
Stassi and Kristen joined the cast in VPR's first season, which aired in 2013.
While the two were longtime friends, they had ups and downs throughout the years on the Bravo spinoff.
However, their time together on VPR ended badly over an argument between the two about Kristen's then-boyfriend.
They've since made up, it seems.
Viewers reportedly found season nine "boring" without Stassi and Kristen, and even Andy Cohen said it would have been more interesting to keep them on, but they were fired with good reason.
Why did Vanderpump Rules fire them?
Schroeder and Doute were fired after fellow cast member Faith Stowers claimed the two had reported her to the police for a crime she didn't commit because she was black.
The former SUR employee detailed their 'attack' on her to Floribama Shore star Candace Rice on Instagram Live.
"There was this article where there was an African-American lady. It was a weird photo, so she looked very light-skinned and had these different, weird tattoos. I guess this woman was robbing people," Stowers revealed.
"And they called the cops and said it was me. This is like, a true story."
Then, in light of Stowers' accusations, the duo's tweets were examined by online sleuths, and Kristen and Stassi were dropped from Bravo, along with new members to the show, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni, who had also tweeted some racist remarks.
Stassi addressed the tweets with her millions of Instagram followers.
She said: "Racially insensitive comments from my past have resurfaced."
"It is important that I continue to take accountability for what I have said and done while pushing myself to do better."
“I have grown significantly from the person I was then, and I am still filled with remorse and regret for the hurt I caused. I am grateful for the people in my life that continue to check me and push me to evolve into a more educated person."
Stassi was axed by Bravo and dropped by her sponsor, publicist, and agent.
Vitamin startup Ritual and shaving brand Billie let go of her as their ambassador.
How can I watch Vanderpump Rules?
Vanderpump Rules season 10 premiered on February 8, 2023, via Bravo.
New episodes of the Lisa Vanderpump spinoff were broadcasted every Wednesday at 9pm ET, with the finale hitting screens on May 17.
A three-part reunion episode kicked off on May 24, with the remaining episodes following each Wednesday.
Viewers can also stream the show on Peacock, Hulu, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, and FuboTV.