RHOSLC fans call for Jennie Nguyen to be FIRED from show despite her apology for past ‘racist’ social media posts
FANS have demanded that Jennie Nguyen be fired from Bravo after a series of “racist” social media posts re-emerged from her past.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star deleted the account containing memes and propaganda that spoke out against organizations like Black Lives Matter.
Followers of the Bravo show have asked that Jennie, 44, be fired despite her public apology regarding the matter.
One wrote on Twitter: “cant wait to get the announcement jennie nguyen is fired from rhoslc.”
A second agreed: “So Jennie Nguyen is ignorant, racist, trifling, a MAGAt…and apparently too stupid to scrub her social media before landing on a TV show?
“Wow…just wow. Guess she’s lucky the reunion already filmed,” they ranted.
Another shared a petition that was started by those who believe Jennie should be axed, writing: “Andy Cohen: Fire Jennie Nguyen for being a Racist – Sign the Petition! https://chng.it/87QWCfFM via @Change.”
CONTROVERISAL COMMENTARY
The backlash followed the discovery of the reality star’s old social media account where she shared controversial memes considered “racist” and “anti-vaxx.”
The TV personality posted the racially charged “jokes” over a six-month period, throughout the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
JENNIE’S APOLOGY
On Wednesday, Jennie confessed to sharing the posts, and offered a public apology to fans.
“I want to acknowledge and apologize for my deleted Facebook posts from 2020 that resurfaced today.
“At the time, I thought I was speaking out against violence, but I have since learned how offensive and hurtful my words were.”
She continued: “It’s why I deactivated that account more than a year ago and why I continue to try to learn about perspectives different from my own.
“I regret those posts and am sincerely sorry for the pain they caused,” the Utah star closed.
Jennie’s posts included George Floyd conspiracy theories, memes about running over rioters, and jokes about police brutality.
Fans immediately jumped on the offensive, calling for Bravo to remove her from the RHOSLC cast.
“I’m calling on @BravoTV and @Andy #RHOSLC to immediately fire Jennie Nguyen! No half-hearted apology will work! She must be terminated!” one begged earlier this week.
Jennie also shared some anti-vaxx memes, including one of the former President Donald Trump shaking hands with a doctor, reading: “Only make the vaccine in suppository form. I want the democrats to shove it up their a***s.”
SHORT-LIVED STARDOM?
The controversial star joined the cast of RHSLC in August as a full-time housewife and potential replacement for Jen Shah amid her criminal fraud charges.
The new addition was originally “hired as a friend” but due to Jen’s arrest and nationwide fraud scheme, the freshman’s role was elevated to be an official Housewife.
A source close to Jennie exclusively told The Sun: “Jennie was hired on as just a friend originally.
“But because of Jen’s legal stuff and unexpected delays in filming here and there, Jennie got a lot more screen time than everyone expected and got promoted to full-time by the end.”
However, the source made it clear that initially she was NOT hired as a “Jen Shah replacement” as the star’s legal problems weren’t even public yet when she got picked for the job.
The insider did explain though that: “Because of Jen’s problems, Jennie was a lot more involved and became full-time faster.
“So if Jen is not part of the show for season 3, Jennie will definitely want to step in and fill that role and void.”
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