Stassi Schroeder of "Vanderpumps Rules" fame was dropped by her publicist and agency days after it emerged that she had called the cops on a former black co-star for a crime she did not commit, according to reports.
Faith Stowers, who appeared on seasons four and six of the reality TV show, spoke of the 2018 incident in an Instagram Live chat last week, recalling how Schroeder saw a photo of a black woman committing theft and immediately assumed it was her. Schroeder apologized this week but it was not enough to stop both her publicist and agency from cutting ties.
Both confirmed the news to Variety.
"She became a client when her publicist joined our company in July 2018," her PR firm said in a statement on Monday. "We made the decision this weekend to part ways with Stassi."
Schroeder also has lost deals with several big-name sponsors including the shaving brand Billie, Secret Deodorant and vitamin brand Ritual, according to the outlet.
Speaking of the event that tainted Schroeder's name, Stowers revealed how her co-star accused her of the crime that she was innocent of.
"There was this article on Daily Mail where there was an African American lady," she explained during her Instagram Live chat. "It was a weird photo, so she looked very light-skinned and had these different, weird tattoos. They showcased her, and I guess this woman was robbing people. And they called the cops and said it was me."
Schroeder addressed her past actions in an apology to Instagram.
"It is important that I continue to take accountability for what I have said and done, while pushing myself to do better," she wrote. "I have grown significantly from the person I was then, and I am still filled with remorse and regret for the hurt I caused."
Schroeder admitted that her actions were wrong.
"I apologize and I do not expect forgiveness," she continued. "I am also sorry to anyone else that feels disappointed in me. I am going to continue to look closer at myself and my actions -- to take the time to listen, to learn, and to take accountability for my own privilege."
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