What Prompted Joel Kim Booster to Apologize to RHOC Star Shannon Beador?
On October 11, 2024, Joel Kim Booster, host of the upcoming Peacock reality show Love Hotel, issued a public apology to The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) star Shannon Beador. This apology followed accusations Booster made on September 29, where he criticized Beador’s behavior during the show’s production. In his initial Instagram Stories post, Booster referred to Beador as a “pathetic drunk,” mentioning her recent DUI arrest and accusing her of mistreating the crew.
The drama surrounding Love Hotel, which stars reality personalities from various Real Housewives franchises, including Beador, has only intensified following these remarks. The show, filmed in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, also features Real Housewives stars Luann de Lesseps, Gizelle Bryant, and Ashley Darby.
Booster’s Accusations and Apology
On September 29, 2024, Booster took to Instagram Stories in a series of posts where he directly targeted Shannon Beador. These now-deleted messages accused Beador of treating the Love Hotel crew “like they are subhuman,” while also referring to her as “a pathetic drunk on a reality television show” with a “string of failed relationships and a DUI.” The timing of these comments was particularly sensitive, coming just weeks after Beador’s DUI arrest on September 16, 2023.
However, just over a week later, on October 11, 2024, Booster returned to Instagram Stories with a public apology to Beador. Acknowledging that an “on-set conflict” had clouded his judgment, Booster admitted that he had let emotions get the better of him, tapping into what he called “the darkest, ugliest part” of himself.
In his apology, Booster recognized that Beador had faced an “extraordinarily hard year” and expressed regret for potentially making her “road toward stability more difficult.” He concluded by hoping Beador would emerge from these challenges “stronger, healthier, and with the love that she deserves.”
Booster’s initial accusations, amplified by his offer to share video evidence of Beador’s alleged behavior with his followers, quickly spiraled beyond social media, with media outlets picking up the story. Although the posts were quickly deleted, the controversy had already gained significant traction.
Shannon Beador’s Response
Shannon Beador responded to Booster’s accusations on October 3, 2024, during her Shannon & Vicki Live show at the Irvine Improv in California. In her comments, Beador expressed confusion over Booster’s claims, stating that he had been supportive during the filming of Love Hotel. She even recalled a moment where Booster had “tears in his eyes” the night before the wrap party, telling her how “happy” he was for her.
Beador described Booster’s accusations as “very unprofessional” and expressed sadness about how they had affected her experience on the show. She emphasized her kindness on set, sharing that other cast members had also commented on her positive behavior. The RHOC star struggled to reconcile Booster’s public criticism with what she believed had been a positive relationship during production.
Reactions from Other Cast Members
Luann de Lesseps, another cast member of Love Hotel and star of The Real Housewives of New York City, also came to Beador’s defense during an appearance on Melissa Gorga’s On Display podcast. De Lesseps revealed that she had not witnessed any bad behavior from Beador and that Booster had privately apologized to all cast members following his public outburst.
De Lesseps characterized Booster’s actions as a “mistake” and explained that he had “acted out” in the moment. She expressed confidence that the incident would soon be forgotten and praised Booster as a “good host.” Despite the controversy, de Lesseps remained optimistic about the show, stating that viewers would “love Love Hotel” once it airs.
The Future of Love Hotel
As of now, Love Hotel is scheduled to air on Peacock in 2025, but the impact of this controversy on the show’s production or release remains unclear. With Booster’s public apology and the supportive statements from cast members like de Lesseps, the situation seems to be approaching a resolution. Whether the incident will leave a lasting mark on the show or be forgotten in time remains to be seen, but fans can still anticipate the premiere of Love Hotel and all the drama it promises to deliver.
Despite the public fallout, both Booster and Beador appear to be moving forward, and the show itself may prove to be a hit once it debuts. Until then, fans and viewers will watch closely to see how this behind-the-scenes drama unfolds on-screen.
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