In the latest season of Summer House, cast member Bailee Henderson has reportedly scaled back her filming appearances following revelations concerning her relationship status, as discovered by other cast members through social media posts.
According to Bravo podcaster Samantha Bush, Henderson had blocked most of her castmates from viewing her close friends’ Instagram stories while she allegedly maintained an active relationship. Amanda Batula was able to uncover this information when she retained access to those stories, leading to significant tension among the cast.
Originally, Henderson, hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, indicated on camera that she was casually dating, even arriving at the filming location with a male friend’s suitcase. However, Reality Blurb has reported that she ceased attending scheduled shoots following a group confrontation regarding these discrepancies.
Dispute Over Relationship Status Raises Tensions
Recent allegations shared by the Bravo fan page Best of Bravo suggested that Henderson was terminated from her role in production due to allegedly making disparaging remarks about her castmates behind the scenes. However, Samantha Bush debunked this claim during her appearance on Bravo! We’re Black, stating that such behavior isn’t uncommon in reality TV.
“No. You think production would fire someone because she’s talking sh*t? That’s what the shows are built off of. They would fire Tamra Judge instantly if that was the case,” Samantha clarified.
In the same discussion, Bush provided insights into the possible reasons for Henderson’s exit from the show:
“What I heard — from a reliable source — is that Bailee lied to everyone on the cast and said that she didn’t have a boyfriend. She had everyone blocked from her close friends’ stories where she would post him, but she forgot to take Amanda off it. So then Amanda saw it, and they all confronted [Bailee] about it.”
Samantha continued her explanation:
“And they were like, ‘So you lied?’ I don’t think she ever saw them again. Like, I don’t think we’ll ever hear from Bailee again.”
In a surprising turn of events, Reality Blurb reported that Instagram page Best of Bravo shared Henderson’s initial posts since her reduced presence, which depicted her dining with cast members as well as lighthearted moments, such as showcasing bunny ears during a “backyard hibachi”party.
Bailee Henderson’s Journey on Summer House
Entering Summer House in its ninth season, Henderson was joined by newcomers Lexi Wood and Imrul Hassan—marking her debut in the reality television world. She first gained recognition during the filming of Lindsay Hubbard’s baby shower, where she made initial connections with the other cast members. Throughout the season, she consistently portrayed her relationship status as casual dating.
The friendship between Henderson and Batula blossomed amidst their mutual connections in New York City. Early on, Batula vouched for Henderson, introducing her to the cast and highlighting her positive attributes in confessional interviews. Footage captured during production highlights Batula’s favorable impressions of Henderson, thus amplifying the impact of the later revelations about Henderson’s social media activities.
A Glimpse Into Bailee Henderson’s Background
Bailee Henderson made her way from Lexington to New York City in the summer of 2020, quickly establishing herself as a digital content creator, particularly through her active TikTok channel focusing on city life. In the season premiere, Henderson shared that she lives in close proximity to fellow cast member Lexi Wood in Manhattan.
Before her reality television endeavor, Henderson cultivated relationships within New York’s social circles, leading to her introduction to Amanda Batula through mutual acquaintances. As of the latest update, she has amassed a following of over 76,000 on Instagram, mainly sharing content related to lifestyle and urban experiences.
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