Lisa Vanderpump is sending a message to fans, urging them to stop cyberbullying her cast members.
“To all of our wonderful fans: I’m so grateful for your passion and support for my shows. But I must say this — no one deserves to be bullied, harassed, or targeted online,” Vanderpump, 64, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 4.
She continued, “The cast members are human beings, with real feelings, doing their best in a high-pressure environment. Healthy conversation is welcomed, but cruelty is not. Let’s uplift, not tear down. Kindness always wins. #StopCyberBullying.”
Vanderpump’s post received support from several pals, including The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Heather Dubrow, who wrote in the comments section, “Well said ❤️.”
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Vanderpump’s statement comes less than two weeks after Vanderpump Villa season 2 — which is set at her Italian villa, Castello Rosato — premiered on Hulu. The show has since made headlines for several onscreen moments, including controversial newcomer Siadi and the crossover between the cast of Vanderpump Villa and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
In a reunion trailer released on Thursday, May 1, Vanderpump and “special VIP” guest Stassi Schroeder asked the cast about their highs and lows of season 2. Cast member Marciano took the hot seat after his comments about Mormon Wives’ Demi Engemann — whom he found himself smitten by.
Ahead of the premiere of Vanderpump Villa, Vanderpump exclusively teased to Us Weekly that season 2 of the Hulu series is “richer, funnier, sexier.”
“It’s hard work, finding the right blend of personalities and organizing them, but it’s glorious,” the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star told Us, before weighing in on workplace hookups. “This took it to a whole new level. It should be Vanderpump Matchmaker! Everybody fell in love… and out of it. That was the more complicated part.”
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Vanderpump also shared that there were “a couple” cast members who “who thought they came to Italy to be famous” — which “didn’t work” for her.
“Shape up or ship out. There were long days, and sometimes you can become a little overwhelmed,” she said. “I don’t want to send anybody home, especially in tears, but sorry, you had your chance.”
While teasing Vanderpump Villa, the former Housewife — whose resume includes Emmy-nominated spinoff Vanderpump Rules and executive-producing The Valley — reflected on her reality TV legacy.
“That I gave the audience authenticity, beauty, fun, shows that weren’t fabricated, that were authentic,” she said. “They were visually gorgeous to watch and a bit naughty, too, like me.”
