Faith Stowers Sues Bravo, NBCU Over Mistreatment on ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ Citing ‘Vicious Assaults’ and ‘Racist Harassment’
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Faith Stowers, a former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member, accused NBCUniversal on Friday of racist harassment and retaliation, becoming the latest Bravo star to sue over her treatment on a popular reality show.
Stowers appeared on Seasons 4 and 5 of the series, which aired from 2015 to 2017. In her lawsuit, she alleges that castmate Lala Kent brandished a knife at her during an argument in Season 4, held it to her neck and threatened to “cut a bitch.” Stowers alleges that the show’s executive producer discouraged her from reporting the “knife incident” to police.
She also alleges that Lisa Vanderpump, the show’s star, warned that she would be terminated if she did not find a way to get along with Kent.
The lawsuit comes as Stowers is about to launch a podcast in which she will reveal more about her experiences on the show. She is represented by Bryan Freedman and Marc Geragos, the attorneys who have worked with former “Real Housewives” star Bethenny Frankel to bring a “reality reckoning.” The attorneys also represent Bravo stars Brandi Glanville and Rachel Leviss, who have each leveled allegations of mistreatment against the network.
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