Elizabeth Frankini, a cast member from season 8 of Bravo’s “Below Deck,” got fired from the show.
The reason for her termination was her sleeping in a guest cabin with James Hough, her boatmance. This was seen as a final straw due to consistent task failures.
Details of the Incident
Elizabeth received a text from James, asking her to come to the empty guest cabin.
Off-camera, producers allegedly encouraged her to comply.
Despite James keeping his job, Elizabeth was later fired by Chief Stew Francesca Rubi.
Interview with Elizabeth Frankini
In a Business Insider interview, Elizabeth revealed her negative view of Bravo and production.
She, along with two other alumni (Gabriela Barragán and Ashley Marit), criticized the network for adverse production conditions and racist remarks.
Allegations of Encouraging Drinking
Elizabeth, Gabriela, and Ashley claimed they were encouraged to drink by producers.
Gabriela Barragán admitted being encouraged to drink despite her history of substance abuse.
Pay Discrepancies and Other Claims
There were claims of pay discrepancies compared to stars of other Bravo reality shows.
Other former stars, including Gabriella Barragán, mentioned being encouraged to drink by producers despite knowing her substance abuse history.
Bravo’s Response
Bravo responded to the allegations by stating they take misconduct claims seriously and review them.
They mentioned implementing stricter guidelines on alcohol consumption, increased psychological support, enhanced workplace training, and a direct line to NBCUniversal for raising concerns.
Conclusion
The article concludes by saying that it remains to be seen whether Bravo will address or ignore these allegations.
It notes that Below Deck season 11 has premiered and airs new episodes on Bravo every Monday at 9 pm ET.