Kelly Dodd’s The real housewives of Orange County it had been fascinating to watch the show while she featured her castmates. However, fans did not expect to feel attacked by one of the stars of the Bravo series. That was how many felt when Dodd played down the pandemic and apparently mocked COVID while families mourned the loss of their loved ones at home. Almost a year later, Dodd’s future in the franchise may be in jeopardy and she is preparing for the worst.
Times are changing
Although Dodd has always made controversial statements, none has produced the huge backlash his COVID-19 statements have generated. Dodd was seen as the future of RHOC how Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge left the reality show after more than 12 years. Season 16 had no more OGs holding an orange and it would have been Dodd’s chance to shine.
However, when the mysterious virus hit the soil of the United States, uncertainty began to install it. Production for RHOC he was stopped shortly after filming started, while everyone tried to fight the coronavirus.
Dodd is a big social media user and is never afraid to say what he thinks, like on reality shows. Responding to criticism for traveling while the country was confined, she downplayed the seriousness of the virus and said that COVID-19 was “God’s way of reducing the herd”.
When Dodd appeared in See what happens live, Dodd said he regretted making that statement as he was considered insensitive by fans.
“Of course I’m sorry to say that,” said Dodd of his comment “shrinking the herd.” “It was a stupid thing on my part to say, it was insensitive and I apologize if I hurt or offended someone. That was not really my intention … I was very scared by this. In hindsight, it was the stupidest thing I’ve ever said. “
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Kelly Dodd remains controversial
More recently, California canceled an order across the state and allowed restaurants to reopen for outdoor dining. Dodd, who leans towards conservatism and criticized Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, celebrated his departure and documented his friends’ meeting.
As Dodd broadcast on Instagram Live, you hear a man saying that no one in restaurants had masks and that everyone was a “super spreader”. The businessman echoed these words and praised him for being “super spreaders”. Remember that in less than a year the death toll in the United States for people affected by the coronavirus has approached 500,000.
Shortly after the video went viral, Positive Beverage announced that it was severing ties with Dodd. Although the latter claims that it still owns 5% of the company, they stated that they denounced Dodd because of his “controversial opinions”.
“Our core values of well-being, community, diversity and inclusion must be reflected by our brand and by anyone associated with it,” said brand manager Zack Muchnick in a statement. declaration. “It has become clear in recent months that Kelly’s controversial views and opinions have strayed from our main goals, so effective today that we are no longer affiliated with Kelly Dodd-Leventhal.”
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Kelly Dodd expects to be fired
The consequences of Dodd’s words and his lack of sensitivity to Americans who are suffering losses in their families have made Dodd miss business opportunities. After Positive Beverage sent a message saying goodbye, many fans are waiting for Bravo to do the same. Now, a source close to Dodd is revealing that the reality show’s personality also hopes to be cut from RHOC.
“Although she loved to stay on the show, she accepted it,” a source told E! News. “She knows it’s coming.”
The source also said that Dodd feels the network is favoring other cast members, such as Braunwyn Windham-Burke. So far, Bravo has made no official announcement about the future of the franchise. However, Andy Cohen, who is the show’s executive producer, hinted that a reboot could be taking place.