Ramona Singer is being accused of making tone-deaf comments about the devastating fires ravaging Los Angeles.
The former « Real Housewives of New York » star took to Instagram on Friday to share a video of herself greeting her followers, but many people believed her caption to the video to be problematic.
« A beautiful day to wake up to … unfortunately people in Cali have no idea what their day will bring, » she wrote, adding a crying emoji, along with a prayer emoji.
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Ramona Singer made what many believe was a « tone-deaf » comment about the wildfires in California. (Ramona Singer/Instagram)
In the video, she seemed happy and relaxed, smiling wide as she said, « What a beautiful morning in Florida. What a way to wake up. Look at this view … so happy. »
She flipped her phone’s camera to show a luxurious balcony with an ocean view, saying, « Bright and sunny. Gonna do some work, play some tennis. Beautiful day. »
Ramona Singer wrote that « unfortunately people in Cali have no idea what their day will bring » as she showed off the view from her balcony in Florida. (Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
On social media, « Real Housewives » fans discussed her post, with many criticizing the seemingly flippant way she referenced the destruction the fires are causing.
« Glad to see Ramona Singer is keeping her New Year’s resolution to be as tone deaf as possible at all times, » one person joked on X.
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On Instagram, someone wrote, « Ramona will NEVER miss an opportunity to do the wrong thing… »
From left: Julianne Wainstein, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, Andy Cohen, Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer and Carole Radziwill at a « Real Housewives of New York » event. (Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
« Someone needed to take away her internet access years ago, » a fan suggested, with another commenting, « It is mind boggling how ignorant and rude she actually is. »
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Others defended Singer’s post. One person wrote, « As a Californian, needed this comedic relief ty. »
« This is so on brand for her, I’m not even mad lol, » another person said.
« Maybe being grateful for what we have and love and be each day is a blessing she is expressing. You know we all take that for granted. We ALL do, » read another comment.
Ramona Singer appeared in the first 13 seasons of « The Real Housewives of New York. » (Jason Mendez/Getty Images)
Singer had a successful career in the fashion industry before joining the cast of the first season of « The Real Housewives of New York. » She appeared in the first 13 seasons of the series, from its premiere in 2008 until 2021. At the time, she told Page Six, « I do not want to do the show any longer. It’s not for me at this time. »
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This is hardly the first time Singer has been at the center of controversy. In 2023, a Vanity Fair article alleged that she’d used a racial slur during a conversation with a Black crew member of the Bravo reality show.
Ramona Singer left « The Real Housewives of New York » in 2021. (Sophy Holland/Bravo)
In another conversation with Page Six, this one regarding texts, she denied the claims, allegedly writing, « And the word I used was ‘NWord’ Not n–… » In writing out an abbreviated version of the slur, Singer ignited another controversy.
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A representative for Singer did not immediately return Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
