Actor Joel Kim Booster, host of the upcoming dating show “Real Housewives,” apologizes to “Housewives” star Shannon Beador after he called her a “pathetic drunk” on social media. did.
In a series of Instagram Stories since deleted late last month, Booster called the “Real Housewives of Orange County” star a “pathetic drunk” and claimed that she abused production staff. “Just because you’re a pathetic drunk on a reality show known for a string of failed relationships and drunk driving doesn’t give you license to treat those you work with like less than human beings,” he wrote.
On Friday, Booster apologized to Beador, saying, “The beginning of the conflict clouded my judgment and allowed me to access the darkest, ugliest parts of myself.”
“Re: Regarding the so-called ‘housewives’, I spent a lot of time thinking about and processing this. I would like to say that I wasn’t the one who posted these remarks on Instagram, but the fact is that I AM. My judgment was clouded at the beginning of the conflict, and I accessed the darkest and ugliest parts of myself and said things I didn’t support or believe. I deeply regret what happened,” he wrote on Instagram. story. “I know that Shannon has had a very difficult year, as she so bravely said. As someone who has had her own struggles that have also affected her work, I felt that moment… , I should have shown her more mercy.”
At a fan Q&A event earlier this month, Beador said he didn’t know why Booster made the comments about him, and at the end of the Peacock dating show “Love Hotel,” he said, “I said this with tears in my eyes.” . “I’m so happy for you.”
“He said I was just a pathetic drunk, which would be really ridiculous for him, because he had nothing but love for me the entire show,” Beador said. They said that the content of the program and the people were kind. For me, it’s hard to walk away from an experience I truly enjoy. But let’s see what happens. I don’t know where that came from, I really don’t. ”
Booster added: “We are deeply sorry for making Shannon’s path to stability even more difficult, and we hope she comes through this stronger, healthier, and with the love she deserves in her life.” I hope,” he added. I regret making this a part of the show’s story because I’m incredibly proud of the work that myself, the women, and the staff put into making this work. ”