Adored Reality TV Stars Accused Of Terrible Things

When you think about reality television, you probably think about the greatness that is famous-for-being famous mogul Kim Kardashian or drunken, fist-pumping Jersey duo Snooki and Jwoww — or any of the other hundreds of small screen stars that have reeled us in with their funny one-liners, spirited antics and unique personalities.

But reality television also has a dark side, complete with bar brawling and cat fights, heavy drinking, and other reckless behaviors. So it can't be too surprising that some of its subjects have faced allegations claiming that their gleaming camera personalities actually aren't so pretty when the lights are out. Were they simply caught up in a really sticky situation or are they true offenders? Let's discuss. From a hunky Jersey Shore star to a member of reality TV's most famous family, keep on reading for a closer look at adored reality stars who have been accused of terrible things. Be advised: it's utter SMH material.

Through her culinary talents, folksy charm, and excited catchphrases, silver-haired Southerner Paula Deen created a food empire worth millions, from restaurants to TV shows to her own line of products. But her racist past, revealed in a 2013 court deposition, was a recipe for disaster.

According to CNN, one of Deen's former restaurant managers, Lisa T. Jackson, sued the celebrity chef and her brother "over allegations of sexual and racial harassment." In the deposition, Deen allegedly admitted to using the N-word several times and said she'd once thought about having a "Southern plantation-style wedding" with black waiters acting as slaves. Though she claimed the N-word was "just not a word that [she uses] as time has gone on," most folks had heard enough. Not only did the Food Network hand her a pink slip, but many of her business partners and sponsors bailed. Deen apologized for her use of the racial epithet, but as The Washington Post reported, she did so with a "side of self-promotion." 

Tommie Lee's IDGAF antics and larger-than-life personality are exactly what made her such a hit on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, but what she was arrested for in 2018 seems like an unfathomable feat for even this problematic reality star.

According to WSB-TV Atlanta, the "Cheat On Me" rapper was arrested after shoving her daughter's head into a locker, "among other things," at the child's middle school. Local police told the outlet that Lee was "charged with felony aggravated assault, simple battery, first-degree child cruelty and disruption of public schools." Lee reportedly posted $27,000 bond and was out of jail shortly after with an order to avoid contact with her daughter. Mama Lee violated that order just hours after her release, according to TMZ. Back to the slammer she went, slapped with charges of "aggravated stalking and obstruction of an officer," WSB-TV Atlanta reported.

Yeah, he's no saint, either. After his incendiary social media tirade, Blac Chyna retaliated with some wild claims of her own against the reality star. In a since-deleted Snapchat post, the mom-of-two accused Rob Kardashian of physical abuse, writing (via Us Weekly): "Rob u did all this but u beat me up and try to act [like] it never happen !!!!! U put hand on me I swear on god !!!!! On my kids but I'm supposed to be quiet because you're a Kardashian."

Chyna expounded on the allegations in court documents obtained by People, claiming that Kardashian attacked her when she tried to call Tyga — the father of her eldest son, King. "Rob immediately grabbed my phone and punched me in the side knocking me to the ground where I landed on my hands and knees," she reportedly said. Though Kardashian has strongly denied her allegations, they were convincing enough for a judge to grant her a restraining order. The contentious exes are still entangled in legal drama over the matter at the time of this writing and could meet in court in 2020 — a fight that's already being promoted like some sort of boxing match.

Shannade Clermont (pictured right) is one-half of the famed social media duo the Clermont Twins, and she parlayed her fame from Bad Girls Club into a successful modeling career with Yeezy and other big-name brands. But Clermont's hot streak came to a grinding halt when her rowdy antics caught up with her.

In July 2018, she was arrested after stealing the debit card of a man she'd met for a "prostitution date." The man was reportedly found dead of an overdose the morning after they met for the date, and Clermont apparently took his card and ran, spending "tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases," according to a complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York. She was charged with "wire fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft," the complaint reads. In November 2018, The Blast reported that Clermont pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and is facing up to 20 years behind bars.

In 2015, InTouch magazine reported that 19 Kids & Counting star Josh Duggar had allegedly molested five girls in the early 2000s — including his sisters, who starred alongside him on the hit TLC show. The family values activist later released a statement (via People) admitting that he acted "inexcusably ... by [hurting] others, including my family and close friends." Because the statute of limitations has expired, Duggar cannot be prosecuted for those alleged crimes, reported Page Six, but the scandal did prompt TLC to ditch the series. "After thoughtful consideration, TLC and the Duggar family have decided to not move forward with 19 Kids and Counting," the network said (via E! News). "The recent attention around the Duggars has sparked a critical and important conversation about child protection."

But Josh wasn't done putting himself and his family through the ringer just yet. The same year, Gawker revealed that he had an account on the infidelity website Ashley Madison. "I have been the biggest hypocrite ever. While espousing faith and family values, I have secretly over the last several years been viewing pornography on the Internet and this has became a secret addiction and I became unfaithful to my wife," he said via a statement on the family's website. Hypocrite, indeed.

OMG, remember her? Tila Tequila was an internet sensation famed for her sex appeal, bold music, and confrontational personality. She capitalized on her fame with her own show on MTV, the bisexual dating show A Shot at Love, and with assorted roles on both the big and small screen. But as of late, she's become a whole different animal.

Tequila has met widespread criticism for her continued embrace of Nazis and even penned a note on her website titled "Why I Sympathize With Hitler," writing that he wasn't really a "bad person" (via the Mirror). Her comments reportedly got her booted from Celebrity Big Brother in 2015, but Tequila obviously didn't care. The next year, she reportedly attended a "conference of 'alt-right' white nationalists" according to The Huffington Post, and posed for a photo giving the Nazi salute. In case you needed further proof that she's gone off the rails, this self-proclaimed "white supremacist" has also admitted that she's prayed for porn stars to die and that "God is now working his way to make this happen," essentially taking credit for actress Olivia Nova's death in January 2018.