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Slutty Vegan Founder Cleared of Meat-Eating Rumors on RHOA
27 Apr
Summary
- Maury Povich appeared on RHOA to test vegan entrepreneur Aisha 'Pinky' Cole Hayes.
- The test confirmed that Pinky Cole Hayes has not been secretly eating meat.
- Cole Hayes' company, Slutty Vegan, filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2026.
During a recent episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, entrepreneur Aisha 'Pinky' Cole Hayes, founder of the popular Slutty Vegan chain, found herself at the center of a debate concerning her vegan lifestyle. Castmate Phaedra Parks was accused of spreading rumors that Cole Hayes had been eating meat. This disagreement escalated, prompting a surprise virtual appearance by television host Maury Povich.
Povich administered a lie detector test to settle the claims. The results, announced during the show, definitively proved that Cole Hayes has not been secretly consuming meat and remains committed to her plant-based diet. This confirmation came amidst other significant news about Cole Hayes' business ventures.
While resolving the personal dispute, it was also revealed that Slutty Vegan, established in 2018, faced financial challenges. In March 2026, Cole Hayes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Georgia. The filing indicated total debts exceeding $1.3 million, including significant amounts owed to the U.S. Small Business Administration and for state taxes.
