“I am not a superspreader because there is nothing to spread,” said Dodd in another video.
“Our core values of well-being, community, diversity and inclusion must be reflected by our brand and by anyone associated with it,” said Zach Muchnick, the company’s head of brand, in the written statement. “(I) t has become clear in recent months that Kelly’s controversial views and opinions have deviated from our main goals, so effective today that we are no longer affiliated with Kelly Dodd-Leventhal.”
“We welcome everyone – whoever they are and what they are passionate about – to Positive Beverage. But there must always be an underlying layer of respect,” said Shannon Argyros, CEO of Positive Beverage, in a statement also published. on the company’s Instagram Stories.
“Unfortunately, we feel that Kelly’s stance is no longer congruent with our core values. We appreciate her contributions during our affiliation and she will always be part of Positive Beverage’s history, but we do not align with her views or global views while defending our own values . ”
Dodd replied to the company on his verified Twitter account.
“I’m happy to have helped put the positive drink on the map and wish them the best,” she tweeted. “I am also very excited about my next venture in the beauty industry, which is my real passion. Stay tuned!”
It is not the first time that Dodd has faced reaction to his comments on Covid-19.
“Sure, I’m sorry to say that,” said Dodd to Cohen. “It was a question: ‘Why do pandemics happen like this? Is it God’s way of reducing the flock? ‘ It was a stupid thing on my part. It was insensitive and I apologize if I hurt or offended someone because that was not really my intention. “