Word on the streets is, that the streets are tired of the gaslighting, blatant colorism, and favoritism that is running rampant on ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ following season 8.
It was already announced that Candiace Dillard Bassett has decided to leave the show ahead of season 9, and after the third and final installment of the S8 reunion aired on Sunday night (April 14), it is clear why.
Earlier this week, Bravo shared a teaser of part 3 of the reunion which showed Andy Cohen asking cast member, Gizelle Bryant who she believes was at fault for the viral altercation during the season.
As fans know, a big brawl occurred after the GNA fashion show hosted by Gizelle and Ashley Darby. While clips of the fight made their way online before the season even aired, the actual fight didn’t air on the show.
However, from the footage, as well as audio that did make it on the show, it was clear that the fight was brought on by Ashley’s friend, Deborah.
Despite this, Gizelle’s response to Andy quizzing her about who was at fault has left viewers outraged as she blames Candiace and Wendy Osefo.
Get into some of the clips below.
Keiarna & Candiace discuss what happened in the altercation with Deborah, & Mia weighs in. 🌸 #RHOP #RHOPReunion
Source: @BravoTV pic.twitter.com/4kq6YbE8jX
— jay (@JaysRealityBlog) April 15, 2024
Ashley is questioned on why she said Candiace’s mouth is part of the blame for the altercation with Deborah: Keiarna calls Ashley the “Queen of Aftermath apologies” 🌸 #RHOP #RHOPReunion
Source: @BravoTV pic.twitter.com/Wa6l7mUmGs
— jay (@JaysRealityBlog) April 15, 2024
#RHOP Reunion Sneak Peek: Gizelle says she blames Candiace, Wendy, Keiarna, & Deborah for the altercation at the ‘GNA’ event. 🌸 pic.twitter.com/QLEvcP8mUm
— jay (@JaysRealityBlog) April 12, 2024
Ahead of Sunday’s reunion airing, the hashtag #BoycottRHOP started making its rounds online, and a petition to get Gizelle fired as fans state they are tired of the blatant gaslighting, colorism, and railroading against Candiace and Wendy.
The petition reads:
For far too long Gizelle Bryant has used RHOP as a tool to tear down women and peddle overt colorism to the darker skin women. All the while failing to contribute to a noticeable storyline that kept viewers interested in her and her employment by NBC Universal. It is time to let her go.
You can view the petition HERE, and view just some of the tweets below from outraged fans.
Not Gizelle Bryant trending and a petition to have her fired circulating. I love this song @Andy what say you?
Mind you this is all coming after several years/seasons of her questionable behavior #RHOP #RHOPReunion #BoycottRHOP pic.twitter.com/fIb8dF5Us5
— Scuba Gooding Jr. (@SylviaMphofe) April 14, 2024
The way Monique clocked Candiace and Wendy’s hypocrisy!
#RHOP #RHOPReunion #boycottRHOP pic.twitter.com/0gNc5Ag8jw— Mad Beefs (@MadBeefs) April 14, 2024
Mia laughed at Candiace for crying while Candiace gave her support for crying over Gordon. #RHOP doesn’t deserve Candiace 🤦🏽♀️ #BoycottRHOP pic.twitter.com/IK8IzcFr2N
— Jenifer (@Jenifer72906731) April 15, 2024
Andy has been Grilling Candiace and Wendy this WHOLE Reunion! 💯 why is he letting Gizelle skate by this whole Reunion without a lashing?? #RHOP #RHOPReunion #BoyCottRHOP
This the type of shi I be talking about 🤨 pic.twitter.com/2M7YwYTUiz— your mother is low budget (@Bravotvpoll) April 15, 2024
Y’all remember Gizelle’s 50th birthday photos? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂#boycottrhop pic.twitter.com/dRPzeIWcjL
— Tay. (@xTaylorDenise) April 15, 2024
The fact that #boycottRHOP is trending… pic.twitter.com/U2nUo4iyBF
— Gabrielle 🦋 (@salutemeimgabb) April 14, 2024
The #boycottRHOP trending should send a message. At some point, changes need to be made. If we can recognize gaslighting in scenes, imagine what happens that gets edited out. This is bigger than what we “signed up for”.
— Winter Harris (@ImSimplyWinter) April 14, 2024
Enough is enough. Bravo has turned a blind eye to so many disgusting antics over the years and this franchise has gotten completely out of hand. It's clear -we- are going to have to make some change happen.
DO NOT TUNE INTO THE REUNION TONIGHT. #BoycottRHOP #RHOP #RHOPReunion pic.twitter.com/XcPeWOXw5a
— XO, ANTY (@XOANTY) April 14, 2024
Bye Gizzel Ashley and Robyn. You three have ruined the show. #boycottRHOP pic.twitter.com/ezN1vVhfAI
— Kal 🐝 (@kal_mont)
#boycottRHOP This is accurate. I have no problem not watching tonight, or to stand up for #Candiace & #Wendy by not tuning in next season, enough of this nonsense. Gizelle, Robyn & Ashley have ruined this show. S9 will be a pile on Karen. Fix the show #Bravo #NBC #RHOP. 💔 pic.twitter.com/uRYuCB3jtS
— Adrienne Leigh (@OolaFanForever) April 14, 2024
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Not #boycottRHOP trending… I’m on that til they get rid of Dumb, Dumber & Dumberer pic.twitter.com/xwx3EY1O3b
— PeterJoe Jr. (@peterjoejr) April 14, 2024
#boycottRHOP This is accurate. I have no problem not watching tonight, or to stand up for #Candiace & #Wendy by not tuning in next season, enough of this nonsense. Gizelle, Robyn & Ashley have ruined this show. S9 will be a pile on Karen. Fix the show #Bravo #NBC #RHOP. 💔
Andy, Bravo and Truly original are essentially telling Candiace that when she is at work, and she says something that someone else doesn't like she should expect to be attacked and that her employer will side with the attacker. Any other employer would be sued. #boycottRHOP
— CantThinkOfOne (@ILuhsHappoIDo) April 14, 2024
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— Adrienne Leigh (@OolaFanForever) April 14, 2024
LET'S GO!! Until they remove the GEB we won't be watching!#BoycottRHOP pic.twitter.com/ESRA3Nxeqd
— Is Jamal Coming? (@euphoric_mimi) April 13, 2024
This didn't age well….#boycottRHOP #RHOP pic.twitter.com/9O3jn6cxVI
— JoJoCrews (Jojocrews.com) (@joseph_crews) April 15, 2024
No word from Bravo or the ladies on the backlash yet, but Wendy did take to IG to share snaps after the reunion aired.
