Kelly Dodd of ‘RHOC’ responds to Positive Beverage letting her go after Covid-19 comments

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The cast member of “Real Housewives of Orange County” posted photos of her and some friends eating out in a large group over the weekend. They appeared in Stories on her verified Instagram account.
When some of Dodd’s followers questioned the safety of such an outing during a pandemic, the participants responded that they should be able to live “a normal life.”

“I’m not a superspreader because there’s nothing to distribute,” Dodd said in another video.

Dodd’s home state of California is currently in the 1B stage of the vaccine introduction, meaning those over the age of 65 and those working in childcare, education, emergency services, and the food and agriculture sectors are eligible come for vaccination.
Positive Beverage posted on its Instagram Stories on Sunday that “2020 has taught us that words have power and listening can unite… we listened to you and have an important action to share.”

“Our core values ​​of wellbeing, community, diversity and inclusion must be reflected by our brand and everyone involved in it,” said Zach Muchnick, the company’s brand head, in the written statement. “(I) t has become apparent in recent months that Kelly’s controversial views and opinions have diverted from our primary goals, which are so effective today that we are no longer affiliated with Kelly Dodd-Leventhal.”

“We welcome all people – however they are and whatever they are passionate about – to Positive Beverage. But there must always be an underlying layer of respect,” said Shannon Argyros, CEO of Positive Beverage, in a written statement also posted on The company’s Instagram was posted. Stories.

“Unfortunately, we believe that Kelly’s position no longer aligns with our core values. We value her contributions during our affiliation, and she will always be a part of Positive Beverage’s history, but we do not subscribe to her views or global views as we stick to our own values. ”

Dodd responded to the company on her verified Twitter account.

“I’m glad I was able to help put Positive Beverage on the map and wish them the best,” she tweeted. “I am also very excited about my next venture into the beauty industry, which is my real passion. Stay tuned!”

It’s not the first time Dodd has faced backlash over her comments about Covid-19.

In December she appeared in ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’ and apologized for another comment about the coronavirus.

“Of course I regret saying that,” Dodd said to Cohen. “It was a question, ‘Why do pandemics happen like this? Is it God’s way of thinning out the flock?’ “It was stupid of me to say. It was insensitive and I apologize if I hurt or offended someone, because I didn’t really mean to.”

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