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RHODI Star's Likes Spark LGBTQ+ Backlash
10 Jul
Summary
- Reality TV star Jo-Ellen Tiberi liked anti-LGBTQ+ posts by Donald Trump Jr.
- Fans noted Tiberi's attendance at Pride events to promote her show.
- Tiberi has not commented on the controversy surrounding her social media activity.
Jo-Ellen Tiberi, a cast member of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, is currently embroiled in controversy due to her social media activity. In recent weeks, Tiberi "liked" several posts attributed to Donald Trump Jr. that were critical of the LGBTQ+ community. These posts, which gained traction on Reddit, included memes that misrepresented Pride month and disparaged transgender individuals.
The backlash intensified as fans noted that Tiberi had recently attended Pride events, including a drag brunch, to promote her reality show. This apparent contradiction between her public promotion of the show at LGBTQ+-affirming events and her private social media interactions has drawn sharp criticism from viewers and commentators. Many expressed disappointment, questioning the sincerity of her public support.
As of July 10, 2026, Tiberi has not publicly commented on the controversy or clarified her stance on LGBTQ+ rights. This situation mirrors past controversies involving other reality television personalities who faced similar scrutiny for their social media habits. Bravo executives have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the situation.
