‘Real Housewives’ star Ramona Singer called ‘deaf’ for flippant comment about California wildfires
Ramona Singer was accused of making tone-deaf comments about the devastating fires ravaging Los Angeles.
Former “The Real Housewives of New York” star took to Instagram on Friday to share a video greeting her followers, but many people found her caption to accompany the video problematic.
“Beautiful day to wake up to…unfortunately people in Cali have no idea what the day will bring,” she wrote, adding a crying emoji, along with a prayer emoji.
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Ramona Singer made what many believe was a “tone deaf” comment about the wildfires in California. (Ramona Singer/Instagram)
She appeared happy and relaxed in the video, smiling broadly as she said: “What a beautiful morning in Florida. What a way to wake up. Look at this look… so happy.”
She turned her phone’s camera to show a luxurious balcony overlooking the ocean, saying: “Bright and sunny. I’m going to work a little, play tennis. Beautiful day.”
Ramona Singer wrote that “unfortunately the people of Cali have no idea what the day will bring” as she shared the view from her Florida balcony. (Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Real Housewives fans took to social media to discuss her post, with many criticizing the seemingly light-hearted way she made the reference. fire destruction cause.
“Glad to see Ramona Singer is sticking to her New Year’s resolution to always be as deaf as possible,” one person joked to Xu.
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On Instagram, someone wrote: “Ramona will NEVER miss an opportunity to do the wrong thing…”
From left: Julianne Wainstein, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, Andy Cohen, Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer and Carole Radziwill at the “Real Housewives of New York” event. (Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
“Someone should have taken away her internet access years ago,” one fan suggested, while another commented: “It’s amazing how ignorant and rude she really is.”
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Others defended Singer’s post. One person wrote: “As a Californian, I needed this comic relief.”
“This is such a good brand for her, I’m not even mad,” said another person.
“Maybe being thankful for what we have and love and be everyday is a blessing she expresses. You know we all take that for granted. We ALL do,” read another comment.
Ramona Singer appeared in the first 13 seasons of The Real Housewives of New York. (Jason Mendez/Getty Images)
Singer had a successful career in the fashion industry before joining the cast of the first season of The Real Housewives of New York. She appeared in the first 13 seasons of the series, from the premiere in 2008 to 2021. Then for Page six“I don’t want to do the show anymore. It’s not for me at this point.”
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This is hardly the first time that Singer has been at the center of controversy. In 2023, a Vanity Fair The article alleges that she used a racial slur during a conversation with a black cast member of the Bravo reality show.
Ramona Singer left “The Real Housewives of New York” in 2021. (Sophie Holland/Bravo)
In another conversation with Page sixthis one regarding the lyrics, she denied the claims, reportedly writing, “And the word I used was ‘N-Word,’ not the n–…” Writing an abbreviated version of the slur, Singer ignited yet another controversy.
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A representative for Singer did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
