Since the news broke two days ago, fans have responded and commented via social media; The Real fans and viewers are still shocked!  If you haven’t heard by now, Tamar Braxton will no longer be returning for season three of the show and has been “fired.”  The people want answers and I do as well.  As an avid watcher of the show, I still can’t believe the news.  I decided to pen an open letter to the staff, especially after coincidentally Tamar’s co-host took to their IG accounts yesterday, to spill their feelings.

To The Real staff:

I don’t know what prompted this sudden change: Tamar no longer on the show.  I am sure like myself others have grown to know the girls as the friends in their head, especially the girl chat talks and conversations. I want you to know that it will never be the same without Tamar.  While all the girls are real, Tamar brought a certain flava to the table that nobody else could.  Each host brought something different to the table that the other couldn’t and that is what made the show what it was.  There will not be a replacement that will ever be able to fill her seat the way she did.  Good luck with thinking that you will though.  One thing I do know is the truth will come out! That statement that has been released as if it was a mutual decision when we all really know it wasn’t; come on I thought this was “The Real!”  Whatever it was, I just hope it had nothing to do with either one of her “friends”/co-hosts.  I know one thing is for sure, it was definitely not Tamera (no shade towards any of the other ladies though) and I think Tamar knows that too and that is why she continued to follow her on social media.  I would be deeply sadden to find out if it was one of you that I have looked up to the past two seasons on the show together, the fab five.  I wish you all the best as well The Real on your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

An original The Real fan

Check out Loni Love, Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Mai, and Tamera Mowry-Housley‘s responses via instagram below:

You shine bright.. Keep shining.. You have been my twinkle toes, my head chef, crazy friend that makes me smile. You know I love you and your family. Your faith has made me strong, your jokes make me laugh and I know that you will continue to soar as you always do. Know that no matter what I only want and wish you the best. I am here, nothing has changed. Take the time you need but know as I have always been, I am here.

A photo posted by Loni Love (@comiclonilove) on May 24, 2016 at 5:37am PDT

My SISTER Forever ❤️ The greatest thing that has come from being on the real is that I have found my best friend. My vault. My comedian & therapist. I love you. Always & Forever.

A photo posted by Adrienne Bailon (@adriennebailon) on May 23, 2016 at 8:43pm PDT

There ain’t nobody out there like Tamar Braxton. Every time she walks into a room you know something UNFORGETTABLE is about to happen. ??Entertainer, female empowerer, confidant and friend… Tay u taught me to NEVER let ANYONE or ANYTHING dull your shine. Man…. this whole damn thing. Is. HARD. I love you Tay.

A photo posted by @thejeanniemai on May 24, 2016 at 9:19am PDT

Tay Tay. Words can not express how much I will miss working with you side by side. You could always count on our end of the table to be hilarious because of our genuine banter. Our differences didn’t separate us. It actually brought us together. Beautifully. I knew I could always count on you to make me laugh. But not just any laugh. That belly laugh. Thank you for understanding me always. In front of the camera but most importantly behind. Love you. Always.

A photo posted by tameramowrytwo (@tameramowrytwo) on May 24, 2016 at 10:11am PDT

I know Tamar knows the truth, but for the sake of The Real viewers, I think they deserve the truth as well.  This was not a shade letter or letter to blame anyone, because I still love the show and still love the girls.  It is just simply what I was feeling at this time.

Will you still be watching?

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What God has joined together let no man put asunder!

Reality star and co-host of FOX’s The Real daytime talk show, Adrienne Bailon, has found love again.  She was spotted in Mexico enjoying the Mexican holiday and a baecation, but she wasn’t alone. The new beau in her life is six time Grammy Award-winning gospel artist, Israel Houghton. Bailon & Houghton have worked together in the past.  In 2013 Adrienne appeared alongside rapper Ja Rule in Houghton’s film, I’m in Love with a Church Girl.

Bailon’s new boyfriend wasn’t the only thing she was showing off. She flaunted her new summer beach body in a series of photos.

In September of 2015, Adrienne called off her engagement to her long-time boyfriend, Lenny Santiago, while just in February of this year Houghton ended his 20 year marriage to his wife, Meleasa. Although Israel claims he and his wife have been separated for some time now.  He did admit via his Facebook page that his infidelity led to the demise of his marriage.

“It is with a collective heavy heart that we announce that after over 20 years of marriage and a long separation, Meleasa and I are officially divorced. Several years ago I failed and sinned in my marriage. Though this is new to many, it is not new to us as we have been working through this for over 5 years. Although we tried, the challenges in our relationship have proven too much to overcome.”

I guess his eyes have seen the Glory once again!

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