The Real Reason Amanda Seales Is Leaving The Real

Amanda Seales is known for expressing her strong opinions on the daytime talk show The Real. In January 2020, the actress replaced Tamar Braxton, who was fired in 2016, and joined the show's co-hosts at the table. According to Deadline, Seales said in a statement at the time, "I’m looking forward to joining these four fabulous women in exciting and intellectual conversations that keep our audience laughing, learning, and living their best lives!" The Executive Vice President and General Manager of Telepictures echoed her excitement, too, saying, "Her unique voice at the table will add new dimensions to the conversation, and with the continued support of our partners at Fox, will guarantee a bright future for years to come." Despite Seales' impressive resume as an actress, podcast host, activist, and comedian, fans weren't sure she would last on the show and constantly criticized her stance on social issues. Unfortunately, on June 2nd, 2020, Seales announced she was stepping down from her role at The Real after only six months. So what happened? Seales' reason for leaving was actually very simple, she felt she couldn't fully express herself on television. During an Instagram Live on June 2nd, she told actor Brandon Dixon she hadn't renewed her contract at The Real, saying, "It doesn't feel good to my soul to be at a place where I can not speak to my people the way they need to be spoken to. And where the people that are speaking to me in despairing ways are not being handled. I'm not at a space where, as a full black woman, I can have my voice and my co-workers also have their voices, and where the people at the top are not respecting the necessity for black voices to be at the top, too." When Hollywood stars leave television shows abruptly, people often assume there was some sort of fight or incident on set. However, Seales set the record straight after rumors swirled that she unfollowed former co-host Loni Love on social media. In an Instagram Story on June 3rd, Seales said, "Do not try to create some false dissension between me and the co-hosts of The Real. Y'all so f---ing corny. There is a whole pandemic and an uprising going on, and you still can't find s--- else to do but try and create some conflict that doesn't exist? I did not unfollow Loni Love. I haven't unfollowed anybody...That's what y'all don't understand, and what I do with my business ain't got nothing to do with them sisters." Clearly, her former co-workers have nothing but love for Seales. Adrienne Bailon commented on her Instagram Live with three hands-up emojis. Loni Love uploaded a video of Seales' rant on Instagram, writing, "You make me laugh, you make me think, you make me a better woman...thank you [Amanda]." While some viewers are surely sad that they'll no longer be able to see her on the show, it seems like many fans fully support her choice. One Twitter user wrote, "The reason why 'Hollywood' don't like [Amanda Seales] is because she ain't out here [politicking]. She knows [what] she's talking about. [Seales isn't] living politically correct to appease the powers that be. Y'all hate to see a Black woman not sell her soul for a coin." Another fan agreed, tweeting, "I stay stanning for the black social justice warrior that is [Amanda Seales]! The fact that she is sane amongst all the rubbish that is spewed her way is a gift from God and a blessing to the culture. We will protect her at all costs." While most people seemed to be supportive of Seales, the star was willing to address those who took an issue with her decision, and possibly questioned the validity of her stance. She tweeted, "I find it fascinating that folks think I have any reason to lie about anything involving anything, let alone this Hollywood BS. For who? Lol laughable. Now back to what ACTUALLY matters. FIGHT THE POWER." Watch the video to learn The Real Reason Amanda Seales Is Leaving The Real! #AmandaSeales #TheReal