'Mormon Wives' star Jessi Draper name-drops 'Vanderpump Rules' alum who tried joining show

Key Points:

• Jessi Draper revealed that Scheana Shay attempted to join the Hulu show "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" after being fired from "Vanderpump Rules," even pitching herself for the series.
• Scheana Shay reportedly told Draper she was walking away from Bravo entirely and tried to leverage her husband's Mormon background to get on the Hulu show.
• Stassi Schroeder, a former co-star and podcaster fired from "Vanderpump Rules" in 2020, expressed no surprise at Shay's attempts to stay in the spotlight, noting Shay's persistent desire for attention.
• Shay remained on "Vanderpump Rules" for 11 seasons until the 2024 cast revamp led to her and other original cast members being fired, a move confirmed by executive producer Alex Baskin during Season 11 filming.
• Shay admitted feeling significant pressure to deliver quality content during Season 11 to avoid cancellation, acknowledging the impact on the show's large production crew and expressing disappointment alongside her castmates after their firing.