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'Arrogance is real': RHOP's Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon slammed for 'social media doesn't pay us' remark

Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant responded to allegations that they are bullies this season on the Sherri Shepherd show

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Gizelle Bryant claims that colorism accusations come from social media rather than the individuals who pay her, thus she ignores them. Her recent statements on a talk show provoked some strong reactions on social media, which Gizelle stated she "doesn't pay attention" to.

Robyn Dixon addressed why she utilized the iconic speaker at the 'Real Housewives of Potomac' cast dinner, and she was pressed on her almost three-year engagement with Juan Dixon. Moreover, Gizelle Bryant responded to charges of 'bullying' and 'colorism,' and she revealed some details about her dating life. The two actors have been a part of the series since Season 1, but their ability to create drama has been a matter of contention online, particularly in relation to the current season. During an appearance on the talk show 'Sherri,' host Sherri Shepherd questioned Robyn about her decision to bring the speaker, which played audio of Candiace Dillard Bassett criticizing the ensemble.

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Her friend, Gizelle, who was present in the interview, said the speaker was "planned" but Robyn explained that she already had it with her because she brings it everywhere. Robyn then explained her "thought process" behind the speaker, stating that she didn't want to "pass [her] phone around" to every castmate at the table, which was at a "loud" restaurant. "[Candiace] was talking about all of us," she explained. "I felt like they, we, needed to hear it."

Gizelle was then questioned about claims of 'bullying' and 'colorism' made by followers on social media. She said that because "social media does not pay us," she does not "pay attention to it." "The minute it pays us, I’ll be all in it," Gizelle said. “Until then… it’s just foolishness.”

Slamming the stars for their denial of the contribution of social media, a viewer wrote, "Social media is your audience…so basically, we are paying you through our viewership! Don’t discount us before we change the channel. Arrogance is real! NO APOLOGIES!" Calling out the duo for taking zero accountability, another fan wrote, "This so wild. Giselle essentially said she doesn’t care if people think she’s colorist because they’re not paying her. And Robyn essentially said 'Nobody’s perfect so what if I’m a little colorist?' Zero Accountability. Dumb & Dumber !!" Another fan was quick to remind the stars why their franchise is still running by saying, "Gizelle and Robyn saying 'social media doesn’t pay them' as if social media (memes, fanpages, content for storylines) isn’t the reason why Real Housewives is still a thing." One viewer was disappointed in the host as well for not having a legit follow-up question for the Housewives, "Her follow up question for Robyn and Gizelle should’ve been your dark skin cast members bought up colourism in previous reunions too, now they don’t pay you either but if viewers and those directly involved have flagged it, why not earnestly confront it?"

Commenting on how the two stars chose to deny 'colorism' on the show, a fan tweeted, "And of course two light skinned women, like Robyn and Gizelle, would deny colorism. It's like asking White people whether Racism exists at their jobs." Another fan wrote how 'pointless' the conversation is, as "A colorism conversation w/o the victims is pointless. U cannot say you aren’t colorist if you are the one sending out the micro & macro aggressions.. it’s you Robyn saying Wendy is loud & aggressive when you are too. It you Gizelle always calling dark skin women GHETTO." In conclusion, one fan  wrote, "Gizelle really doesn’t care and Robyn simply can’t think." Some fans are also disappointed to see how the actors choose to go on platforms where they aren't held accountable, "i find it funny how gizelle and robyn are continuing to go on platforms where they’re not gonna be called out for their colorist bullshit while also vehemently denying that there’s any basis to the claims. playing in our mfs face."

Season 7 of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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