Back in early fall of 2015, myself and a few other sites reported that openly trans woman Amiyah Scott was filming with the ladies of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” for their eighth season which is now airing.
Within the days following, there were various conflicting reports of whether she indeed was or was not joining the cast full time, part time, or even at all. When the trailer for season 8 arrived we didn’t see her in any of the clips, and now that the show is approaching its ninth episode of the season we still have not seen Ms. Scott, unless you paid close attention.
In this Sunday’s episode 8, there was a very brief shot of Amiyah attending the video release party for Demetria McKinney and Kandi Burruss for their new single “Unnecessary Trouble“. Despite having taped with the ladies that night as well as multiple other times, that small scene where you see her at the party is the first and last time you will see her according to Amiyah herself.
Shortly after the airing of the episode Amiyah took to social media to address the reports of her joining the cast, and basically alludes that she was in talks to join and had been filming but had to keep it under wraps. She reveals however that something along the way happened with the contract negotiations that made the deal go sour.
It basically sounds like Amiyah wanted more money than the producers were willing to offer, if there was any money being offered to her at all. Get into her post below where she vents on the situation as well as Kandi’s response to her regarding the deal not working out.
kingamiyahscottWelp ? seeing as that was the 1st (and probably last) glimpse of me on #RHOA tonight and I haven’t said anything about it (though the hype was craaazzzzzyyy) lmao. Let me say, I enjoyed ALL the ladies & I had a great time filming multiple scenes with them! Unfortunately due to contractual complications + the magic of editing, you won’t be seeing as much of me as expected. *whispers* (I don’t work for free. Lol. ?) But everything happens for a reason & it was still an awesome experience! I’m in my 20’s and when this opportunity was BROUGHT to me, It was no guarantees & I was cool with that, but I wasn’t going to exploit myself or act out of character for it… I honestly saw a chance to help change the perspective of MY community, but I wanted to maintain my dignity. Housewife and Transgender aren’t words that are usually associated… Funny, because anyone who knows me knows that being a housewife is a dream of mine, not on reality tv, but in real life. ?? But contrary to popular belief, I personally know transgender housewives, models, doctors, lawyers and many other successful unique individuals, along with so many others who are fighting to break the negative stigma associated with the trans community. Not to mention, a lot of our opportunities are limited due to discrimination and that’s why most are forced into compromising occupations. But my point in this is to say, me filming with the #RealHousewivesOfAtlanta was not for attention, but to assist in breaking a stereotype. Trans women are not only sex objects or prostitutes. We are strong, educated & human just like everyone else. AND WE ARE HERE AND WE DEMAND RESPECT. And whatever I have to do to assist in that I will and won’t regret it. Now let me call my bf and schedule a hair appointment. ???
