Lisa Vanderpump Fires Back: Scheana Shay’s Accusations of TV Exploitation
LISA VANDERPUMP VS SCHEANA SHAY: A Tale of Betrayal, Gaslighting, and TV Empire Building
In a shocking turn of events, reality TV star Scheana Shay has come forward with scathing accusations against her former boss and Bravo darling Lisa Vanderpump. In her upcoming memoir, "My Good Side," Shay claims that Vanderpump exploited her for fame and monetary gain, and used her personal pain to launch her lucrative TV empire.
The drama unfolded when TMZ caught up with 64-year-old Vanderpump in Los Angeles on Tuesday, where she remained nonchalant about the allegations. When asked about Shay's claims, Vanderpump mouthed off, "Guess what? I don't care what she says — how about that?" The queen of the Beverly Hills restaurant scene seemed more concerned with the passing of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne than defending her reputation.
But make no mistake, this is not just a minor dust-up between two reality TV personalities. Shay's allegations are a bombshell, claiming that Vanderpump knowingly used her personal struggles to further her own career goals. And it all started with a steamy affair between Shay and Eddie Cibrian back in 2006, while he was still married to fellow Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville.
Shay's memoir promises to dish out "tea" on the whole ordeal, including the alleged gaslighting she suffered at Vanderpump's hands. In an interview with Us Weekly last week, Shay shared her side of the story, claiming that Vanderpump knew more about the situation than she initially let on. "We all saw it play out on the show when I went up to her and she acts shocked that I was working her party with this guy's ex-wife, who I used to date because I didn't know he was married," Shay revealed.
The Bravo star also accused Vanderpump of purposefully putting her and Glanville together on screen in a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills episode, all in an effort to launch her TV empire. "Up until about six months ago, that was the truth that I knew because that's what she told me," Shay said. "Now, I feel like she low-key used my real-life pain to launch her TV empire — and what an empire she has."
But it gets even juicier. Shay claimed that Vanderpump gaslighted her about the affair for a decade, making her doubt her own memories of the events. "She doesn't make mistakes," Shay said. "She makes moves and then calls them coincidences." Ouch!
When asked why she's only speaking out now, Shay revealed that it's because she's finally gained agency over her own story. "I've always admired her," Shay shared. "Now I'm like, 'Did I admire her out of fear?'"
Meanwhile, Vanderpump was spotted promoting her own wares in Los Angeles on Tuesday, seemingly unfazed by the drama unfolding around her. But don't be fooled – this is just the beginning of a very public battle between these two reality TV titans.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: Scheana Shay's memoir is going to be a wild ride, and we can't wait to get our hands on it! Stay tuned for more updates on this scandalous saga.
