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Carole Radziwill shaded Jessel Taank while claiming she “didn’t donate” to two nonprofits on Real Housewives of New York City, as the nonprofit called out Jessel’s disrespectful comment in a fiery post.
In the new season of Real Housewives of New York City, Jessel asked Carole hurtful questions about her late friend Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who tragically died in a plane crash. At one point, Jessel asked her if Carolyn was a “b**ch.” Meanwhile, Jessel has been feuding with Carole’s friend Erin Lichy.
On a recent episode, Jessel attended a gala with castmates to raise money for Second Chance Rescue, a NYC rescue that gives second chances to animals that are in need. The nonprofit focuses on dogs who are critically injured.
“I don’t even know what this gala is raising money for,” said Jessel in a confessional. “All I know is that being here in the same room as Erin is my charitable donation.”
In response, the nonprofit’s Instagram account clapped back.
“Hey @jesseltaank! 👋 We’ve saved over 18,000 animals from abuse, neglect, cruelty, and abandonment. Our galas help fund lifesaving surgeries, emergency medical care, and second chances for animals who need us most. Now you know what we were raising money for! ❤️” wrote the account. “A special thank you to @daisybeautytoye for always showing up for the animals as a supporter, donor, adopter, and foster.”
“Reality TV may be about entertainment, but for us, it’s always about saving lives,” they added. “Thanks, @bravotv We’ll gladly hang with the ‘losers’ who showed up to save lives over the hottest party in town any night. 💅🐾 Educating Housewives one rescue animal at a time.”
In the comments, Carole wrote, “Donated. If it makes you feel better Jessel didn’t donate to support non-profit NYC theater either. She spent all her money on that necklace. Now that’s shade babe.”
Throughout the season, Jessel has feuded with Erin over the accusation that Erin spoke negatively about her behind her back. In one episode, Jessel suggested that Erin’s recent house flood was perhaps a way to scam her insurance company.
New episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City air Tuesday nights on Bravo.