'Real Housewives' Heather Dubrow Slams Viewers for Spewing 'Hate' Online
"Real Housewives of Orange County" cast member Heather Dubrow has lashed out at "haters" amid ongoing criticism surrounding her treatment of fan favorite Alexis Bellino.
The 44-year-old mother of four has been under fire and blasted as a "bully" by viewers over a disturbing incident that occurred during season eight episode four. Dubrow, who joined the show in season seven, recently described the criticism as "despicable" and used her Bravo TV blog to lecture opinionated viewers.
"Lastly, RHOC is a television show meant to entertain ... What I find so ironic is that the haters that find their way to the cast members social media are nothing more than cyber bullies," Dubrow wrote in a recent blog post.
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"And yes, that is bullying. . .and cowardly. To hide behind a computer and an anonymous persona to spew hate at another person is despicable. I don't care who is your least favorite out of the bunch," she continued.
During episode four, Dubrow sided with her co-stars Tamra Barney, 45, and Gretchen Rossi, 34, during a confrontation which targeted Bellino, 32 at an event hosted by Barney. The Christian mother of three was scolded, ridiculed, mocked and even manhandled as the trio addressed unresolved issues at a dinner table filled with guests.
An overwhelming number of viewers flocked to social networking sites shortly after the show aired to weigh in on the alarming incident. Dubrow suggested that some of the criticism is excessive.
"Tamra, Lydia, Alexis, Gretchen, Vicki and myself are all human beings with real lives and real families," she explained.
"You are all absolutely entitled to your opinions... However, when I look at some of the comments on everyone's blogs and there is such venom about our looks, families, and sometimes our religious beliefs I am in shock," she continued before adding "That will receive the ultimate karma hit."
To see the incident between the "Housewives" cast, click below (WARNING: Adult language and themes).
