Exclusive: Ashley Darby and RHOP Alum Candiace Dillard Bassett’s Heated Fight During Scrapped RHUGT Scene
A fight left off the show
Darby told Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea that she and Dillard Bassett had a heated dispute while filming Girls Trip in Atlanta. She said the scene was cut from The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.
Darby, 38, described herself as jumping around and clapping during the exchange. She said unresolved issues with Dillard Bassett, who left RHOP after Season 8, contributed to the disagreement.
The argument eased
Darby said the conflict ended with the two women talking normally after Dillard Bassett showed her photos of her two-year-old son, Jett. Darby said she sometimes misses her former co-star. She described their relationship as having sisterly moments alongside questions about how each is really doing.
Another fight reportedly cut
The season had another reported dispute that did not appear in the final edit. In October, Dolores Catania said Erin Lichy and Dorinda Medley had an “amazing fight” while filming the finale at Medley’s Bluestone Manor.
Dillard Bassett’s departure
Dillard Bassett announced in March 2024 that she was taking a break from RHOP after six seasons, citing new responsibilities. She described her time on the show as a period marked by friendships, growth and reflection.
Key points
- Ashley Darby said her fight with Candiace Dillard Bassett was cut from RHUGT.
- Darby said unresolved issues contributed to the argument filmed in Atlanta.
- She said they resumed talking after Dillard Bassett showed photos of her son, Jett.
- Dillard Bassett announced a break from RHOP in March 2024 after six seasons.