Content Warning: This article contains references to allegations of abuse. Do not read ahead if this topic is triggering.
Bethenny Frankel has come forward with a few thoughts about the James Kennedy situation. Reports suggest that multiple women have spoken out to accuse the Vanderpump Rules star of alleged abuse.
As things currently stand, the accusations against James are purely allegations. Moreover, James’ current girlfriend, Ally Lewber, has denied any such wrongdoing on James’ part. His ex, Rachel Leviss, on the other hand, came after James’ character by accusing him of allegedly abusing, Kristen Doute.
Some talking heads in the Bravo sphere have already commented on these allegations, suggesting that where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Bethenny’s take, however, was less definitive and more optimistic.
Bethenny hopes Ally isn’t “protecting” James
On the February 13 episode of her Just B podcast, Bethenny discussed the allegations against James. She began, “So, James Kennedy has a girlfriend, and she has denied the abuse allegations, saying that it never happened, which, thank God! And with any luck, it hasn’t happened to her.”
Additionally, “Hopefully, it’s not true, or he’s gotten help and it is no longer true. Several people have talked about this, which is a terrible thing for people to say – that several people have the same story – I’ve heard of three people saying it.”
She finished her thoughts on James specifically by saying, “Hopefully the three people that said it were misremembering or he’s gotten the help that he needs. Hopefully, this girl is not just protecting him because that does happen a lot.”
On the topic as a whole, Bethenny encouraged victims of abuse to seek the help that they needed. “It’s a hard situation to get out of,” she said. “I have experience with it, I understand it, and it’s something that awareness should be spread about. But, you know, these are allegations.”
Vanderpump Rules Season 11 continues Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.
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