Lisa Rinna and Colton Underwood's Reunion Drama on "The Traitors"

Lisa Rinna's recent backyard luncheon in Beverly Hills celebrated the launch of her memoir, “You Better Believe I’m Going to Talk About It,” but the event was overshadowed by tensions from the reunion of the reality show “The Traitors.” Rinna, who hosted the gathering with Instyle editor-in-chief Sally Holmes, was joined by friends and family, including her husband Harry Hamlin and daughter Delilah Belle. The reunion taping reportedly featured a conflict between Rinna and fellow contestant Colton Underwood, who had previously made controversial remarks during the show.

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During the reunion, Rinna confronted Underwood about a statement he made, asking, “What did you mean when you said, ‘I’m going to take her hostage?’” This question reportedly unsettled Underwood. However, a source present at the taping claimed that Underwood did not storm out or become overly emotional. Underwood faced backlash for his comment about wanting to take a Traitor “hostage,” which led to Rinna refusing his offer for mutual protection during the season. Following the reunion, Rinna labeled Underwood a “stalker” on social media, referencing allegations made against him by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Randolph.

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Rinna expressed her disapproval of the negative reactions surrounding their conflict, particularly the death threats Underwood received from fans. She stated, “It’s just insane, and that is unnecessary,” while also indicating that she and Underwood were on amicable terms despite their public disagreements. However, she noted that Underwood had unfollowed her on Instagram, which she described as “the drama.” A representative for Underwood responded by stating that Rinna's public behavior was confusing given their private communications, suggesting that she was attempting to create conflict.

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Rinna is set to appear on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” for the first time in four years on February 25, where further discussions about her experiences on “The Traitors” may arise. The reunion also provided an opportunity for Rinna to reconnect with Cohen, despite their past tensions over private messages he shared in his book, “The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up.” Rinna remarked, “He knows I threw his book in the fireplace and all of that. It’s all out there. It’s all cool.”

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• “I feel it’s part of my job to show women that you can be so much more than an expiration date that they’ve given us as women,” — Lisa Rinna

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• “It’s just insane, and that is unnecessary,” — Lisa Rinna

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• “Lisa has always been privately kind to Colton, which makes some of her public behavior all the more confusing — it doesn’t match their private communications, and it seems like she’s trying to manufacture conflict that doesn’t exist. Colton feels incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support he’s received from the cast.” — Representative for Colton Underwood

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This ongoing narrative between Rinna and Underwood highlights the complexities of reality television dynamics and the impact of public perception on personal relationships.

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