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Lala Kent is clapping back at Jeff Lewis, who reportedly shaded a fan for attending BravoCon while in recovery.
After it was alleged that the former Flipping Out star, 55, had told the audience member that they shouldn’t be in Las Vegas for the fan convention during a moment that was ultimately cut from an “Ask Andy” panel, the 35-year-old Vanderpump Rules alum and cast member of The Valley spoke out in support of the fan.
“Someone sent this to me. I heard it was followed by Jeff saying, ‘If you’re in recovery you shouldn’t be at BravoCon,'” Lala began. “I am in recovery, [and] have only attended BravoCon as a person in recovery.”
As Pump Rules fans well know, Lala got sober in 2018 and celebrated her seven-year anniversary earlier this month.
“To this man,” she continued, “Thank you for sharing your story. You are seen. You are heard. I am so happy you decided to come. I am sending you love, and know we are in this together. It is one day at a time.”
“You also made me feel less alone. So thank you … We got this,” she added.
Jordy Cray drew attention to the fan, describing Jeff’s antics against him, on TikTok.
@jordycray Let’s hope this was @Jeff Lewis last BravoCon appearance. #bravocon #popculture #realitytv #fyp #andycohen ♬ original sound – jordycray
Although Jeff’s new show, Still Flipping Out, was announced at BravoCon, rumors have been swirling that the series could be in jeopardy due to his behavior at the event.
Amid the backlash, Jeff told Us Weekly that Andy Cohen, 57, was “upset” with him.
“I think that maybe a couple of my jokes were inappropriate and insensitive,” he explained. “I have apologized … I know this guy. We’ve known each other for 18 years. He vents and look, and I sincerely did apologize. Now I gotta give him time to cool off. My experience with him, he’ll get back to me in one to three weeks.”