It became major headline news when transgender celebrity Amiyah Scott was added to the cast of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” earlier this year and fans were excited to see just who Scott would befriend on the show. But now Scott has revealed that she’s decided to leave the series.
Yesterday, Scott posted a short video on Instagram of herself filming a scene for a recent episode of “RHOA.” Scott added a lengthy caption to the video in which she revealed that fans most likely won’t see her again on the reality TV show because, like many girls who tested for this season, she didn’t make the cut.
“Welp ? seeing as that was the 1st (and probably last) glimpse of me on #RHOA tonight and I haven’t said anything about it (though the hype was craaazzzzzyyy) lmao. Let me say, I enjoyed ALL the ladies & I had a great time filming multiple scenes with them! Unfortunately due to contractual complications + the magic of editing, you won’t be seeing as much of me as expected. *whispers* (I don’t work for free. Lol.) But everything happens for a reason & it was still an awesome experience!” Scott wrote.
Scott then claims that the producers tried to portray her as someone she is not. She also explained that she was more concerned with being a role model for other transgender people than for bringing drama to the show.
“I’m in my 20’s and when this opportunity was BROUGHT to me, It was no guarantees & I was cool with that, but I wasn’t going to exploit myself or act out of character for it… I honestly saw a chance to help change the perspective of MY community, but I wanted to maintain my dignity. Housewife and Transgender aren’t words that are usually associated… Funny, because anyone who knows me knows that being a housewife is a dream of mine, not on reality tv, but in real life. But contrary to popular belief, I personally know transgender housewives, models, doctors, lawyers and many other successful unique individuals, along with so many others who are fighting to break the negative stigma associated with the trans community. Not to mention, a lot of our opportunities are limited due to discrimination and that’s why most are forced into compromising occupations,” she wrote.
Scott added, “But my point in this is to say, me filming with the #RealHousewivesOfAtlanta was not for attention, but to assist in breaking a stereotype. Trans women are not only sex objects or prostitutes. We are strong, educated & human just like everyone else. AND WE ARE HERE AND WE DEMAND RESPECT. And whatever I have to do to assist in that I will and won’t regret it. Now let me call my bf and schedule a hair appointment.”
Well, Scott may not appear anymore on “RHOA,” but the good news is that she was recently cast in Lee Daniels’ new “Empire” spin-off about the younger years of Cookie Lyon.
But the story didn’t end there. Check out what Kandi Burruss had to say about Scott’s departure after the cut.
