Selling Sunset's Mary Bonnet Accuses Producers of Orchestrating Chelsea Lazkani Conflict

Mary Bonnet, a cast member of Netflix's Selling Sunset, has publicly accused the show's producers of manipulating her conflict with fellow cast member Chelsea Lazkani for dramatic effect in season 9. The tension originated from Mary's comment about Chelsea's attire at a work event, which Chelsea took offense to, and escalated during filming, including a group dinner confrontation where producers had to intervene. Mary expressed skepticism about Chelsea's gesture of sending flowers after Mary's home was burglarized, suggesting producers might have provided Chelsea with her address and information about the robbery to orchestrate a filmed reaction. She also revealed that significant parts of their disputes and her emotional responses were edited out, leading to a portrayal that did not fully represent her perspective. This controversy highlights concerns about the authenticity of reality TV narratives and the extent of producer influence in shaping cast interactions. Mary's experience underscores the personal toll such production methods can take, especially amidst real-life trauma and public scrutiny.