Now that she’s been fired from the Bravo family, Stassi Schroeder‘s actual family is stepping in and asking that the network reconsider its decision.
Stassi’s mom, Dayna Schroeder, is interacting with some of her family’s supporters on social media and directing them to the campaign “Stand Up and Support Stassi” – a “fans only” Instagram page created for those still standing by the fired Vanderpump Rules star, despite her racially insensitive actions against Faith Stowers, for which she and Kristen Doute were fired. (Remarks made in the past on Stassi’s podcast have also come under fire.)
Within the bio of the Instagram page is a link directing fans to an online petition titled, “Bravo to bring Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute back to Vanderpump Rules,” which, as of press time, had already surpassed its original 10,000-signature goal. The petition is directed to Bravo, NBC Universal, ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and Lisa Vanderpump regarding the firing of Stassi and Kristen. (Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni are not mentioned in the petition, despite having been fired at the same time as Kristen and Stassi.)
“This petition is about the firing of Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute from Vanderpump Rules for their behavior and actions towards a former castmate,” the petition reads. “While no one condones this behavior, we also believe their actions were not racially motivated.”
The petition goes on to mention the partnership deals Stassi, in particular, has lost as a result of the situation.
Dayna is not credited as the creator of the online petition.
Someone else from Stassi’s family tree hoping to see her bounce back from the controversy and (back onto ‘Vanderpump Rules’) is her youngest brother, Nikolai.
Shortly after Bravo’s decision was made, Nikolai posted (and has since-deleted) an emotional Instagram video, addressing Lisa, the show, Bravo and “anyone that has been involved with Stassi getting fired.”
“I want everyone to hear me out because my sister is one of the most loving people you will ever meet in your life,” the 15 year-old said. “She deeply apologizes for what she said and I’m so desperate for her to succeed … I just want her to go as far as she can.
“I’m asking for another chance for her and she’ll show everyone how good of a person she is and how much she cares about everyone,” he continued. “She likes entertaining people, that’s why she does all this TV stuff … My family is heartbroken from what’s been going on with her. Everything’s been taken away from her.”
As The Ashley reported Wednesday, along with more partnership deals, Stassi was also stripped of her podcast, Straight Up with Stassi. As for Kristen, her publisher called off all promotion of her new book and both girls (and Katie Maloney, by default) lost their Witches of WeHo wine line with Nocking Point.
Nikolai went to ask Faith to forgive his sister, suggesting they find a solution that would “benefit both of you guys – to get her career back and to make you live the best life ever.”
” … Is there anything that we can do for you?” he asked. “Please. I don’t want to see my sister like this anymore. … I love all you guys, but please, one more chance to forgive her.”
In an interview with E! News on Wednesday, Faith stated that she has forgiven Stassi and Kristen.
“For me, it’s something really hard for me to move forward from. As a Christian, as a God-fearing woman, I do forgive them,” she said during the live interview. “For now, I feel like Kristen and Stassi have a lot to learn and I wish that for them. I wish that they educate themselves and really know what’s really going on in the world so they can use their privilege for the betterment of the world.
While she has forgiven them, Faith said she wishes Stassi and Kristen had actually apologized to her directly, rather than releasing their apologies as statements.
“It’s not really an apology. It’s a statement,” she told E! News. “I think it would have been a lot better if it was something personal because for me, it was a personal attack. For me, I had to make a lot of changes in my life and go through a lot that a normal person wouldn’t have to go through. It really hurt me emotionally so I think the apology should have matched the offense. I think it should have been just as heartfelt as their allegations were heartfelt.”
While Stassi’s family may be willing to overlook her wrongdoings, the same can’t be said for Stassi’s former friend Rachael O’Brien.
The comedian, who has appeared on ‘Vanderpump Rules’ in the past as a friend of the cast, told Page Six she warned Stassi about an insensitive photo she posted back in 2018 –- one that resurfaced recently, prior to Stassi getting the boot from Bravo.
Despite Rachael’s warning at the time, Stassi went on to post (and quickly delete) the photo, which included a photo of herself labeled “Nazi Chic,” Kristen labeled “Tupac Chic” and Rachael labeled “Criminal Chic.”
“A little over two years ago I was with friends and took a picture,” Rachael told Page Six. “I saw the way it was being captioned by her and begged for it not to be captioned that way and thus posted. My attempt for her to understand the severity of her caption went dismissed. That request was not honored, and I have been upset ever since.
“It was not then, nor has it ever been a reflection of my own value system,” she continued. “I am grateful to not be associated with [Stassi] anymore. Our personalities and hearts are not the same.”
So far, Stassi’s family’s attempts to get her back on Bravo have not been successful. In fact, Bravo’s Andy Cohen spoke out on Wednesday, voicing his support of Stassi & Co.’s firings.
Stassi has apologized for what she did and said. In a message posted to her Instagram account earlier this week, Stassi told her 2.1 million followers, “It is important that I continue to take accountability for what I have said and done, while pushing myself to do better.”
“I have grown significantly from the person I was then, and I am still filled with remorse and regret for the hurt I caused. I am grateful for the people in my life who continue to check me and push me to evolve into a more educated person,” she wrote.
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Stassi has not made any more public comments since her firing.
(Photos: Instagram: Bravo; PageSix)
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It’s funny how she says she grew up & is not the person she used 2 be, but if that were true why is it that she never called 2 meet up with Faith b4 the last week or so & apologize 2 her face 4 her wrong doing & explain 2 her that she’s grown up & not the same person long b4 all this came out, but 4 her 2 even add it 2 her Podcast is like boasting & bragging about what she & Kristen did.They have no remorse the only remorse they have is that they got fired 4 something they thought was so trivial. & 4 Stassi’ mom 2 start a petition 2 get her job back y doesn’t she start a petition 4 Faith 2 have any1 & every that has done anything 2 any person of color 2 hurt their feeling 2 call & apologize 2 that person 2 their face.
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Shame on these girls. So privileged they can treat anyone badly. The Nazi chic is so morally wrong words cannot describe how I feel. What was done to Faith is abhorable and they thought it was cute at the time and probably had a good laugh. Well guess what, not funny or cute now is it. You are nasty pieces of work with no morals, no humanity, and were raised to believe you are above and better than other people. So the families needs to deal with what a racist their daughters truly are
I stand behind Bravo
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Nobody is perfect an I really think they didn’t mean to hurt anyone. They are young an need forgiveness. They will be so much more aware of what they say an do toward other people now.
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How ironic everytime a person like this Stassi lady stick their foot in there mouth, knowing its wrong wants to come back and apologize for what she knew was wrong. She could of had that lady name Faith put in jail for a lie, that’s pure hatred,for no reason but the color of the person skin.I am glad they got fired and everything else that came with it.
I think that Stassi and Kristen should have been fired years ago. They are just ” Mean Girls ” Stassi has always thought she was so much better than everyone else. Now the family is fighting for her to be put back on the show. Why? you raised her to be the snob she is and should be ashamed. She has been mean to everyone. Look back at some of the things she has done and said. Are you really a proud mom or just like the cameras yourself???? As for Kristen, look who all she has walked all over and hurt. Thank God they were fired !!!!
Her smart mouth and actions
has got her know !!!! I pray you never hurt anyone else like you have God is a loving God doesn’t see color. Stassi you have treated everyone on that show like you was better than them Jax got the laugh in the end like you said you are the ? your mouth and words got you fired like you should have been a long time ago so you a a peanut now ?????
She finally got what she deserved. She was a mean, vindictive, totally insensitive witch for too many years.
This move is long overdue!!
BRAVO!! Bravo. Maybe a little diversity on VPR now wouldn’t hurt?
Maybe they should start at the bottom — Waitress at SUR. Lots of glasses need to be polished!!
This was bound to happen to Stassi! She has a very superior attitude. So I am certainly not surprised at these recent events. She was particularly harsh to Kristen. She seems to think that she is the leader of everyone. She is not SORRY for what she has said, she just got CAUGHT at a time in America when racism is being uncovered so universally!!! I think Faith was big to forgive her, nevertheless she has to face her sins like everyone!!
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Those two women knew what they were doing and the consequences. They had to go!
It’s easy for People to play the victim when they are caught, where was her Compassion when she thought of a plan to have someone Arrested. That was calculated and her True heart, Now she wants Forgiveness… Suffer like this Young lady has for over two years, then talk to people… Too Soon Girl. Your Actions where harsh now your punishment must reflect that…
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When is it Jason’s turn ? This is white privilege at its finest. The problem with all of them is they actually believe that they are that interesting. What about LaLa, when does her condescending
filthy mouth no class bitch get fired? And James Kennedy and all of his body shaming, etc.get fired?
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When is it Jason’s turn ? This is white privilege at its finest. The problem with all of them is they actually believe that they are that interesting. What about LaLa, when does her condescending
filthy mouth no class bitch get fired? And James Kennedy and all of his body shaming, etc.get fired?
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Your daughter is crazy and she is racist. She need help!
Getting fired and losing some income is a small price for her to pay for her disgusting behavior. Ms. Stower did nothing to her that would warrent anyone butting her life and livelihood in jeopardy. She needs to know that pretty little white girls cant do and say anything that they want and there will be no consequences. And we just chalk it up to bad judgement. This who they are. They saw nothing wrong with what they did. Only when caught and punished do they have any remorse. Its learned behavior. Now they have to prove that they are remorseful with more than words. I am sorry is not enough. And no she should not be rewarded br reinstating her on V RULES. Jax Taylor needs to be gone as well. BRAVO STAND FOR WHATS RIGHT AND JUST.
Change.org has a petition to get JaxAss fired. I signed it. Just google it.
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Please give Stassi’s and Kristen’s thier job back on vanderpump rules. They have been punished Enough. Thier careers have been ruined. The show will never be the same. They are a big part of the show and make a big impacts on people. We don’t need to add to the unemployed line. We all have made mistakes and have all been forgiven . God forgives everyone. We have watched the show since the being. They are great and are very nice girls.
We are women of color.
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I am Christian but also know that actions have consequences. and if they get their jobs back then what was the consequence just because we know. This was not a one-time incident this is already four incidents I’m hearing about. She never once apologized for any of the incidents until it was brought to the world’s attention. There is no sincerity when you apologize once it’s been recognized she never apologized directly before this whole race concern surface in the country. Forgiving people for their wrongdoing and not having a consequence are to separate things. We can forgive her but feel she shouldn’t have that level of platform again. I am very disappointed that she have done this on several occasions so at this point is not a mistake it’s who you are. If the show can’t come back then it can’t come back.
Hell no, they all should have been fired, that includes Jax as well, when will his day come
They could have have harmed Faith public image and any potential future jobs, they thought it was funny when they were doing it.
Now let them suffer from their mistake, you live and learn
If Faith had did it to them, they would have Cruified Faith
They got what they deserved and no Bravo should not bring them back
Jax slept with there I don’t think he was racist he was just being a hoe. Faith did not say he did anything to her.
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I think what stasis did labeling herself nazi chic is deplorable. Is she that insensitive to how hurtful that is. On the other hand, faith knowingly slept with someone else boyfriend, which doesn’t say much for he!
No!!! Jax and KFC should be next
You were very cruel to Faith…Stassi you are a very selfish person and mean..we do want you back..Decision has already been made..move on now
Ppl get fired daily. Stassi said it best, she’s white privileged. She’ll land another job quick. She is probably worried about how she’s going to pay for that million dollar house. The bigger the jobs the bigger her ego grew. She knew exactly what she were doing and saying. A learned behavior that she quite comfortable with.
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Well, she had time to get our in front of this. She could have brought it out first. She chose to hide until a day or 2 after it was brought public before an apology. I believe the show itself needs to have a more diverse line up period!! I might agree to having Stassi bag on trial as a friend. But the show needs to be better!!
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Stassi and Kristen should NOT have been fired. They apologized. Nobody is perfect. I’m sure Faith is not innocent. Give them their jobs back and move on!
Exactly! It’s stupid crap from the past due to Faith sleeping with Jax. That wasn’t about race but her being a cheeser sleeping with someone’s boyfriend while her home health care patient was in another room. Gross!
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She deserved to be fired. She is mean and spiteful. Good riddance to bad rubbish
Stassi thought you were so Righteous talking shit about Kristen. Ha ha ha joke on you!!!!! All evil or ill intent come to light. Deal with it. You deserve exactly what u try to impose on others!
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It wasn’t just her treatment of Faith .it also had to do with her racist comments on her own podcast and the photo SHE posted calling her look “nazi chic” . She should be forgiven but she has to be held responsible for her OWN actions.
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Hallelujah! I want to thank Bravo for taking such a no nonsense stand in firing those cast members of VP
It’s a shame that people have to be given consequences for their incorrigible and insensitive actions.
This too would have been swept under the rug and life goes on. But for those who are refusing to elevate these behaviors I commend you. You are contributing in helping minorities to be strong and to know that there are good people out there who want to help in making a difference . I applaud you Bravo!
That’s what you get for being a racist, entitled bitch. They all deserved what they got.
That’s what you get for being a racist, entitled bitch. They all deserved what they got.
She made some really awful and insensitive racial comments back in 2017 on her podcast saying she was sick of everyone making everything about race, and why is it always “them”, meaning black people, that are always mad and not other races. She never learned her lesson from before, because she always got away with it. And I hardly doubt she’s learned anything within the last 48 hours.
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It’s true that everything has to be about playing the race card..GEEZ
Stassi has been on the show for 7 yrs. She had a best seller book and wine and all kinds of business venture. She has made a ton of money. If she had created her brand to be independant from the show then she wouldnt need VPR. She is like Nene,Jill Darin, Vicki Gunvalsen, and Tamra Barney. They will stay on the show until they get fired, cancelled or until they die. Stassi take your millions and find another career. Even Jenelle Evans didn’t beg like this.
Typical rich girl….mommy and daddy absolving you of your disgusting behavior and doing everything they can so you face no consequences. Only this time, it’s mommy and baby brother! Stassi can grovel on her own though I hope no one listens! If this doesn’t sound like they don’t think money can solve this issue I don’t know what else little brother could be offering:
Nikolai went to ask Faith to forgive his sister, suggesting they find a solution that would “benefit both of you guys – to get her career back and to make you live the best life ever.”
” … Is there anything that we can do for you?” he asked. “Please.”
Remember when Stassi talked about JaxAss stealing from her parent’s home? I would trade slut Kritter to come back if Bravo Axed Jax!
No…just no. Pathetic
There is a whole Instagram post to get Stassi and Kristen back. All comments are off and they wrote that if you think you can come here and trash Stassi, this not the site for you. They also have a petition to sign. There is also Change.org petition to fire JaxAss. I signed that one.
This stupid IG and publicity tour and petition makes me dislike Stassi even more than I already did! Walking STD Jax is a boil on the butt of humanity for sure!
Stassi’s whole persona on the show is self-centered bitch girl. No one is going to believe that she will turn around and “show everyone what a good person she is”. Also, she has made racist and otherwise bigoted remarks several times over the year. This is the consequence! Good riddance ??♀️
DITTO! Bravo better not hire that self righteous Basic Bitch back! When are they firing JaxAss Taylor?
Agreed! It’s about time those mean girls are actually punished for their attitude and horrible personalities. For too long, they’ve been allowed to run around being hateful to others and even get paid to do so. They’re finally realizing the real world hands out consequences for your actions. ?♀️