The Real Housewives franchise is known to be drama-packed, and each episode routinely highlights explosive moments between cast members. However, there seems to be such a thing as "too much drama," and these days, that comes in the form of Mary Cosby's ongoing battles on the show. Her time with the franchise has been riddled with problems, and despite the fact that Bravo welcomes interpersonal drama and moments that are emotionally charged and fully loaded with tension, Mary has not been attracting favorable attention.
Her battles have been racially charged, and it's been apparent that her time on the show has been tumultuous in every way. Recently, the headlines have been dominated by news of her departure, after just two seasons on the show.
10 Mary Cosby Did Not Enjoy Her Time On The Show
Amid the confusion, and despite the varied stories that have gripped the headlines, one thing remains abundantly clear, and that is the fact that Mary Cosby has not enjoyed her time on the Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. It has been a rough ride for her, and she hasn't been able to find stable ground with anyone on the show. Mary has been under fire for her views and beliefs, and the integrity of her morals and intentions have even been in question.
9 Mary Cosby's Relationships With Cast Members
Mary Cosby hasn't been able to form strong bonds with anyone on the show, despite spending two full seasons with her fellow cast members. This clearly hasn't been an easy experience for her, and the other housewives just don't seem to mesh with her in any way. Her views, combined with the way she conducts herself, have made her difficult to get along with, and she hasn't seen the popularity that other housewives experienced when they're embraced by the group.
8 Mary Cosby's Racially Charged Comments
Perhaps the most troubling aspect of Cosby's presence on the Real Housewives has stemmed from her highly inappropriate, racially-charged commentary. She has spoken out of turn too many times for this to be perceived as a coincidence or a slip-up of sorts, making fans question her overall integrity and moral structure. Between her comments about her Asian cast member, Jennie Nguyen having "slanted eyes" and referencing Jen Shah as a "Mexican Thug," it's been too hard for her fans to turn a blind eye to her derogatory commentary.
7 Mary's Relationship With Her Church Is Being Scrutinized
Once she began losing the respect of her peers, Mary Cosby realized she was standing on a very slippery slope. Since her racially inappropriate comments rose to the surface, her fellow housewives started analyzing other aspects of her life with greater scrutiny and have since raised questions about her relationship with her church.
They have accused Cosby of monetizing from her church in an under-the-table way and have referenced her relationship with the church as being "cult-like." This made her even more unlikable and created greater on-set tension.
6 Mary Cosby Bailed On The 'RHOSLC' Reunion Show
When the going got tough... Mary Cosby apparently stops showing up. Fans were unimpressed when she took it upon herself to decide on the level of involvement she would make in the network. She acted on her own accord by refusing to show up to film the reunion show, which her cast members agreed to be a huge faux pas. Cosby's blatant disregard for her contractual commitments was a huge red flag that suggested her time on the show may be limited.
5 Mary Cosby Skipped Out On Season 3 Filming
If her absence from the reunion show wasn't enough to deter her fans, the next action, or rather lack of action, proved to be even more damaging for the reality television star. Mary Cosby failed to appear on set to film the third season. There was obvious tension between Cosby and Bravo at the time, and of course, existing tension between her and the other housewives, as well - however, her failure to show up for work was an indicator of more troubled times to come.
4 This Isn't The Type Of Drama That Interests 'Real Housewives' Fans
The world of reality television thrives on drama, but this isn't the type of drama that Bravo wants to see, nor is this the type of conflict that interests their fans. Interpersonal disagreements, emotional spats, and insults about lifestyle choices are surface-level conflicts that generate interest and engage audiences. Unfortunately for Cosby, most fans agree that her racial commentary was both tone-deaf and destructive, and in a world that seeks equality and racial awareness, there is just no room for her conversation.
3 Mary Cosby Seemingly Said Goodbye
Mary Cosby's departure from the show seemed inevitable and recent comments she made on social media seemed to indicate she was saying goodbye to her fans. She thanked them all for their love and support and seemingly was ending her relationship with the show and preparing to move in a different direction.
2 Mary Cosby Denies 'Real Housewives' Departure Rumors
Now, a day after the headlines were dominated with news of her departure, Mary Cosby is stating that the entire discussion about her departure from the show is nothing more than an incorrect rumor. She took to Twitter to say, "This story is not true!! This is a complete fabrication, a complete lie! I have not spoke [sic] to anyone!!" Now, fans are wondering if this is yet another ploy to generate more drama to gain attention, or if someone is messing with Mary in a big way.
1 Bravo Isn't Afraid To Fire Controversial Figures
Ultimately, it may not be up to Mary Cosby to decide if her time on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City has expired. She can stir up drama and speculate, and she can opt to breach contract or refuse to renew, but there is also the possibility that the network will want to sever ties and let her go. It's not unheard of, and in fact, Bravo has already flexed their muscles by firing Jennie Nguyen from the program. She was dismissed over issues with racially charged content, so it wouldn't be a far cry for Mary Cosby to suffer the same fate.
