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 'Real Housewives of New York' star Bethenny Frankel took to TikTok to sound off after Rowland refused to guest cohost the 'Today' show due to a dressing room issue—but fans were not impressed with Frankel inserting herself into the situation.
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Former Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel is never one to shy away from controversy, and it's once again landed her in hot water. 
Frankel took to TikTok to criticize singer and former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland for her recently walking off the set of the TODAY show after a disagreement over the show's notoriously tiny dressing rooms.
Frankel called Rowland a "diva" while weighing in on the flap—not that anyone asked for her two cents—and it has not gone well for her.
First of all Bethenny Frankel, you\u2019re NOT Kelly Rowland so of course you\u2019d eat the crumbs off the ground if they asked you to, \n\nsecondly you not doing this during black history month, \n\nthirdly you weren\u2019t there so you dunno what transpired so stfu!!!
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Tellingly, Frankel has since deleted her TikTok post, but screen recordings have been posted on other platforms. 
Frankel said:
“Kelly Rowland walked off the set of the ‘Today’ show because the dressing room wasn’t up to par..."Rowland was on hand to fill in alongside Hoda Kotb for usual co-host Jenna Bush Hager, but left when she saw the dressing rooms. Guest Rita Ora ended up filling in at the last minute.
Frankel went on to tell of how her dressing room was once even worse than Rowland's when she appeared on TODAY—she claimed all she got was "a dropcloth."
She then explained her other experiences with the show's dressing rooms, which are widely known to be among the smallest in the industry—and chided Rowland in the process.  
“Your dressing room is the size of a closet, and you’re trying to fit all your people in the clown car.""And you know what? You’re so excited. You’re so gracious. You’re co-hosting on the 'TODAY' show—an institution in entertainment, a news organization that is not about fancy dressing rooms.”
Calling appearing on the show an "honor," she then obliquely criticized Rowland again.
“That was not the moment for diva expectations." On social media, Rowland's fans were furious and quickly put Frankel in her place.
Kelly Rowland has never ever been rumored to have a bad attitude or Diva personality. I discard every disparaging thing they are trying to push about Kelly until the Entire story is told. Bethenny Frankel, be ALL the way quiet. You are a reality star. Kelly is an icon.
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@Bethenny learn to shut up and stay out of other ppl business. And yes Kelly Roland is a diva and deserves better. something u will never be. \n\nBethenny Frankel Blasts Kelly Rowland For 'Diva Expectations' On 'Today' Show https://t.co/YkcBcNeaPw
 —  (@)
        

Bethenny Frankel trying to punch down on Kelly Rowland, a well-regarded Black woman entertainer, is like her trying to reach the sky but not getting past grass.
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First off Bethenny, Your Claim to Fame is a Reality Show and Selling Diet and Salad Dressing,Wine.\n\nStay TF Out  of Kelly Rowland\u2019s business. \n\n\ud83d\udde3\ufe0fGet It A HOBBY Bethenny Frankel. \n\nYou Not Doing This During Black History Month.\n\nMind You Bethenny Deleted The Video Off TikTok.\ud83d\ude02
 —  (@)
        

The same Bethenny Frankel that was rallying and suing @BravoTV for their work conditions is now telling Kelly Rowland that she should just deal with something she doesn\u2019t agree with while at work. How Convenient.
 —  (@)
        

Bethenny Frankel comparing herself to THEEE Kelly Rowland is giving mental illness.
 —  (@)
        

Bethenny Frankel needs to keep Kelly Rowland\u2019s name out her MF mouth
 —  (@)
        

Bethenny Frankel spending the last few years on a soap box talking about unfair treatment and poor industry standards, only to turn around and tell Kelly Rowland she should be grateful for the opportunity is hilarious..cause huh? \ud83e\udd23
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Ight bethenny frankel can stfu talking about Kelly Rowland
 —  (@)
        
For her part, Kotb has had nothing but nice things to say about Rowland and has said she hopes to have her back to co-host. 
Hoda Kotb says she has ‘great love and admiration’ for Kelly Rowlandyoutu.be
And there you have it.
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Former Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel is never one to shy away from controversy, and it's once again landed her in hot water.

Frankel took to TikTok to criticize singer and former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland for her recently walking off the set of the TODAY show after a disagreement over the show's notoriously tiny dressing rooms.

Frankel called Rowland a "diva" while weighing in on the flap—not that anyone asked for her two cents—and it has not gone well for her.

First of all Bethenny Frankel, you\u2019re NOT Kelly Rowland so of course you\u2019d eat the crumbs off the ground if they asked you to, \n\nsecondly you not doing this during black history month, \n\nthirdly you weren\u2019t there so you dunno what transpired so stfu!!!
— (@)

Tellingly, Frankel has since deleted her TikTok post, but screen recordings have been posted on other platforms.

Frankel said:

“Kelly Rowland walked off the set of the ‘Today’ show because the dressing room wasn’t up to par..."

Rowland was on hand to fill in alongside Hoda Kotb for usual co-host Jenna Bush Hager, but left when she saw the dressing rooms. Guest Rita Ora ended up filling in at the last minute.

Frankel went on to tell of how her dressing room was once even worse than Rowland's when she appeared on TODAY—she claimed all she got was "a dropcloth."

She then explained her other experiences with the show's dressing rooms, which are widely known to be among the smallest in the industry—and chided Rowland in the process.

“Your dressing room is the size of a closet, and you’re trying to fit all your people in the clown car."

"And you know what? You’re so excited. You’re so gracious. You’re co-hosting on the 'TODAY' show—an institution in entertainment, a news organization that is not about fancy dressing rooms.”

Calling appearing on the show an "honor," she then obliquely criticized Rowland again.

“That was not the moment for diva expectations."

On social media, Rowland's fans were furious and quickly put Frankel in her place.

Kelly Rowland has never ever been rumored to have a bad attitude or Diva personality. I discard every disparaging thing they are trying to push about Kelly until the Entire story is told. Bethenny Frankel, be ALL the way quiet. You are a reality star. Kelly is an icon.
— (@)

@Bethenny learn to shut up and stay out of other ppl business. And yes Kelly Roland is a diva and deserves better. something u will never be. \n\nBethenny Frankel Blasts Kelly Rowland For 'Diva Expectations' On 'Today' Show https://t.co/YkcBcNeaPw
— (@)

Bethenny Frankel trying to punch down on Kelly Rowland, a well-regarded Black woman entertainer, is like her trying to reach the sky but not getting past grass.
— (@)

First off Bethenny, Your Claim to Fame is a Reality Show and Selling Diet and Salad Dressing,Wine.\n\nStay TF Out of Kelly Rowland\u2019s business. \n\n\ud83d\udde3\ufe0fGet It A HOBBY Bethenny Frankel. \n\nYou Not Doing This During Black History Month.\n\nMind You Bethenny Deleted The Video Off TikTok.\ud83d\ude02
— (@)

The same Bethenny Frankel that was rallying and suing @BravoTV for their work conditions is now telling Kelly Rowland that she should just deal with something she doesn\u2019t agree with while at work. How Convenient.
— (@)

Bethenny Frankel comparing herself to THEEE Kelly Rowland is giving mental illness.
— (@)

Bethenny Frankel needs to keep Kelly Rowland\u2019s name out her MF mouth
— (@)

Bethenny Frankel spending the last few years on a soap box talking about unfair treatment and poor industry standards, only to turn around and tell Kelly Rowland she should be grateful for the opportunity is hilarious..cause huh? \ud83e\udd23
— (@)

Ight bethenny frankel can stfu talking about Kelly Rowland
— (@)

For her part, Kotb has had nothing but nice things to say about Rowland and has said she hopes to have her back to co-host.

Hoda Kotb says she has ‘great love and admiration’ for Kelly Rowlandyoutu.be

And there you have it.

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