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Jill Zarin lost her spot on the upcoming E! reunion series The Golden Life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Blink49 Studios, the production company behind the show, decided to fire the original Real Housewives of New York City cast member after she posted a series of controversial remarks on social media.
The studio released a statement explaining that Jill Zarin’s recent public comments did not align with their company standards and values.
The controversy began when Jill Zarin shared a now-deleted Instagram post criticizing Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance.
She complained about the use of the Spanish language, stating she wanted to know the lyrics.
She further sparked backlash by claiming the show felt like a "political statement" and an "ICE thing" because she believed the performance lacked white representation.
Jill Zarin also targeted guest performer Lady Gaga, criticizing her appearance and making unverified claims about cosmetic surgery.
The firing comes as a significant blow to Jill Zarin, as The Golden Life was set to be a major return to the spotlight for several veteran reality stars.
Sources close to the production noted that the studio had previously warned all cast members to avoid controversial behavior.
While the other women on the show expressed excitement about the project, the mood reportedly dampened following the incident.
However, the remaining cast members reportedly understand the production company's decision to cut ties with Jill Zarin.
Jill Zarin’s comments quickly spread across social media platforms like X, where users called out the remarks as offensive and racially insensitive.
Despite deleting the original post, the backlash continued to grow, leading to her swift removal from the show.
The NFL and representatives for Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga have not commented on the matter. Jill Zarin now faces significant public criticism as she navigates the fallout from her statements.
