Brandi Redmondis taking some time off after apologizing for a racially insensitive video that resurfaced online last week.
The Real Housewives of Dallas star, 41, has checked herself into a wellness center, to “reflect and better herself,” PEOPLE can confirm.
A rep forWeekly Dose of B.S.—the podcast she leads with close friend and fellowRHODstarStephanie Hollman— made the announcement on Instagram, Friday, after Redmond skipped the recording of the show’s latest episode.
“She will be back with us next week,” the rep wrote. “We support her on this journey of healing and ask that join us in that.”
In the clip, which Redmond first recorded back in 2017, the reality star appeared to use a mock Asian accent while addressing her squinty eyes. “They ask me what Asian I am because my eyes, they squinty,” Redmond laughed in the clip with her daughters giggling behind her.
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Many critics online pointed to the clip as a symbol of Redmond’s hypocrisy, accusing her of the same labels she placed on Locken.
But eventually, Redmond changed her tune.
“A video resurfaced of me from three years ago which at the time I had posted and quickly deleted and then immediately apologized for my insensitivity,” she wrote on Twitter, Saturday. “I would like to once again sincerely apologize for my offensive actions.”
“I only have love in my heart and this has been a very eye opening past few days!” she told one fan online. “Thank you for the constructive criticism and being kind ❤️.”
Redmond has been onRHODsince the Bravo franchise premiered in April 2016.
During an appearance onWatch What Happens Live withAndy Cohenon Wednesday, Hollman defended Redmond, saying she is “absolutely not” racist.
“She made a horrible mistake,” Hollman said. “She apologized then, she apologized again. She’s learning, she’s growing. I think it was just some really poor judgment and a horrible decision. I’ve been on the phone with her a lot and she’s struggling with the shame of doing that. She realizes it’s not okay.”
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As for Locken, she apologized to Brittingham and audiences for her words at both theRHODreunion and on social media.
“I know every bone in my body, and I know I don’t have a single bone that believes in discrimination,” said Locken, 52. “I believe in inclusion.”
It remains to be seen whether Redmond or Locken will return for another season ofRHOD.The network did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
