Overview
- Stause publicly commented on a resurfaced Carlos King podcast clip, alleging an all-white production company and asserting Jason Oppenheim holds executive producer credit and editing power over what airs.
- Chelsea Lazkani, the season’s only Black cast member, said she faced microaggressions and harsher labels such as “aggressive” and “bully” compared with other castmates.
- Lazkani highlighted perceived double standards, contrasting her treatment with an instance involving Amanza Smith that she said would have drawn harsher judgment if she had done the same.
- Stause recently confirmed she is leaving the Netflix series after nine seasons, saying continuing on the show was no longer good for her mental health.
- Fans and commentators criticized the reunion for sidestepping Lazkani’s concerns, as outlets reported seeking comment from Oppenheim, Netflix, and producers without publishing substantive responses.