Bethenny Frankel, former star of “Real Housewives of New York City,” has criticized singer Kelly Rowland for her “diva expectations” on the “Today” show. Rowland walked out of the show due to issues with her dressing room, which Frankel believes was an inappropriate reaction.
In a now-deleted TikTok video, Frankel expressed her frustration with the dressing room conditions on the morning show. She described the makeup area as a “black drop off” and the dressing room as the size of a closet. Despite these less-than-ideal conditions, Frankel believes it should be an honor to be on the show alongside host Hoda Kotb.
Frankel emphasized that the “Today” show is an institution in entertainment and a news organization, not a place for fancy dressing rooms. She acknowledged that the makeup area is communal and the food is not great, but still believes that diva expectations are unwarranted.
This criticism from Frankel comes after Page Six reported that Rowland abruptly dropped out of her guest-hosting duties on the “Today with Hoda & Jenna” show because her dressing room was not up to par. According to a source, Rowland and her team were unhappy with the dressing room and decided to pull her off the show, leaving Kotb without a guest host for the 10 a.m. hour.
Rowland’s team allegedly inquired about a green room upstairs, but it was occupied by Jennifer Lopez, who was there to promote her new album and film project. The singer’s exit left insiders at the “Today” show baffled, as she was well-liked and highly anticipated as a guest host.
Fortunately, Rita Ora was able to fill in for Rowland at the last minute. The British singer confirmed on Instagram that she was asked to co-host alongside Kotb after Rowland walked off the set. Ora expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and shared photos and videos from her time on the show.
In conclusion, Bethenny Frankel criticized Kelly Rowland for her “diva expectations” on the “Today” show. Frankel believes that despite the less-than-ideal conditions of the dressing room, it should be an honor to be on the show. Rowland’s abrupt departure left insiders at the show confused, but Rita Ora was able to step in as a guest host.