Lisa Vanderpump is speaking out after new Vanderpump Rules cast members’ Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni‘s resurfaced racist tweets have gone viral.
In case you missed it, it was recently revealed the reality TV newbies used the N-word and other offensive racial epithets several times on social media years before they were cast on season eight of the Bravo hit show.
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In a statement to People, the SUR business owner did not beat around the bush in addressing her employees’ shameful behavior! She began:
“I do not condone any of the heinous comments made in the past by Max and Brett and I am glad they understand the severity of their offenses and have shown utmost remorse and contrition.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum continued:
“I embrace a community of diversity and do not tolerate bigotry of any form within my workplace. Max and Brett are both appropriately ashamed of their past obnoxious teenage arrogance and casual use of unacceptable terms. While both have now matured as adults, they have shown remorse for their prior reckless defamatory statements.”
The 59-year-old concluded her statement with a light warning to Boyens and Caprioni:
“I do sincerely believe both have learned the power and impact words can have, and I have every hope this will be a lifelong lesson for them as we move into this new decade.”
Firm and straight to the point. Nothing short of what we’ve come to expect from Lisa!
Although, we do have to throw some shade at her, her team, and Vanderpump casting for not catching this sort of thing during the vetting process. You would think a show that’s been on for so long and had its fair share of scandals would be a bit more careful about who they allow into their fold. But sadly, this happens all too often in the entertainment industry — and not just on reality TV!
While the British restauranteur has done her part in damage control, 31-year-old Caprioni has finally broken his silence about the skeletons found in his virtual closet. Speaking to E! News, he said:
“I want to express my deepest apologies for the insensitive, ignorant, and hurtful comments I made. I am incredibly ashamed and accept full responsibility, and acknowledge that this language was as unacceptable then as it is now. Please know that I have learned and grown since then and would never use this language today. From the bottom of my heart, I am truly sorry.”
This comes one day after Boyens, who serves as the new general manager of TomTom also asked for the public’s forgiveness. As we reported, his written statement said:
“I want to sincerely apologize for what I tweeted in 2012 — it was wrong on every level. It is not a representation of who I am. I am shocked I ever tweeted that — and I am disgusted and embarrassed. I am truly sorry.”
Hey VPR fans, will any of it make a difference in how you enjoy the show?? Let us know in the comments…
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