Ramona Singer Fired from Douglas Elliman Amid Real Housewives Controversy
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"Real Housewives of New York City" star Ramona Singer has been let go from her position at Douglas Elliman, according to exclusive sources from Page Six. Singer's termination comes amidst a controversy surrounding Bravo and allegations of her use of a racial slur.
The news broke on Tuesday when an insider revealed that Singer was fired from her job at Douglas Elliman. This development follows the recent release of a Vanity Fair exposé that focused on the Bravo network and its reality TV show "Real Housewives." The article claimed that Singer had used a racial slur during the production of the show's 13th season, leading to a complaint against Bravo and its parent companies.
Singer denied utilizing the racial slur at the time and an internal investigation was inconclusive regarding the allegations. However, the fallout from the allegations has been significant for the reality star. Page Six reported this week that Singer has been excluded from BravoCon, a highly anticipated three-day event in Las Vegas. Singer's attempt to downplay the incident in a text to a Page Six reporter only intensified the backlash, leading to her removal from the upcoming extravaganza.
Ramona Singer had joined Douglas Elliman in November 2021, as seen in her Instagram announcement. The real estate agency had praised her sales and marketing experience, her entrepreneurial instincts, and her unique sense of style. However, as of Tuesday, her tenure at the agency came to an abrupt end. By Wednesday, her profile on the Elliman website could no longer be found.
It is worth noting that Singer had expressed interest in real estate as early as November 2020 and had previously utilized Douglas Elliman to sell her Upper East Side condo in 2018. Bravo star Kelly Bensimon, also a broker at Douglas Elliman, joined the firm in 2019. Current "RHONY" star Erin Lichy was already an agent at Elliman when she was cast for Season 14.
While the Vanity Fair exposé primarily aimed to shed light on the inner workings of Bravo rather than its stars, Ramona Singer has become the focal point of the controversy. As the story continues to make headlines, insiders suggest that other notable figures involved in the Bravo network have emerged relatively unscathed by comparison.
Representatives for Bravo and Ramona Singer have not yet commented on the recent events. As the situation unfolds, fans and viewers of "Real Housewives" are eager to see how this controversy will impact the show and its future seasons.