Shep Roseis addressing the intense backlash over controversial video he shared on Monday.
TheSouthern Charmstar, 39, angered fans when herecorded himself mocking a womanon the street in the East Village in New York City for collecting cans.
Despiteinitially refusingto apologize for his behavior, Rose issued a statement on Twitter on Tuesday.
“I know some people were upset about the video from Sunday night,” the Bravo star tweeted. “It was a stupid joke and bad idea all around. Also a bit out of context. I spent a few minutes with her talking and telling jokes. She laughed a little. But Yeah, wasn’t cool or funny. Mea culpa.”
In the video, initially shared to Rose’s Instagram stories, the reality star could be heard yelling at the woman while she sat on a step stool on the sidewalk and made it clear that she is not interested in being filmed.
Over the video, Rose wrote, “I love double entendres. Yes she was camera shy. But she laughed.”
After watching the short clip, several Twitter users slammed Rose for his actions and even taggedAndy Cohen,Southern Charmexecutive producer Whitney Sudler-Smith, and his costarPatricia Altschulin their scathing messages.
In response to another user, who claimed that Rosefelt no remorse about his actionsand only did it as a “cheap way to get ‘laughs,’ ” the reality star answered with a sarcastic message.
When otherstold Rosethat they were “disappointed” with his video, the Bravo starsimply said, “Unfollow then. No big deal.”
After being asked why he found the video to be funny, Rosetweeted, “Doesn’t matter. You follow me. You can easily get out of the situation. It’s not a binding contract.”
“I am not responsible for your happiness,” he continued. “If I miss the mark in your mind just keep scrolling.”
The reality star was embroiled in more drama just last week, when hisSouthern CharmcostarMadison LeCroyclaimed he gave ex-girlfriendDanni Bairdchlamydia — which both parties denied.
Shep Rose.Charles Sykes/Getty
Rose has clashed with LeCroy since she began dating his pal and costar Austen Kroll, calling thehairstylist and makeup artist“white trash” to her then-boyfriend. LeCroy has condemned Rose and castmate Craig Conover for interfering in relationship with the beer-maker.
Southern Charmairs Wednesdays (9 p.m. ET) on Bravo.
source: people.com
