Jill Zarin Fired from 'The Golden Life' After Racist Rant

The former 'RHONY' star faced backlash for comments about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Jill Zarin, an original cast member of 'The Real Housewives of New York City,' has been fired from the E! reunion series 'The Golden Life' after making racist comments about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance. The show was set to feature Zarin and other former 'RHONY' stars living the 'Golden Life' in Palm Beach, but Zarin's controversial remarks have led to her dismissal from the project.

Why it matters

Zarin's firing highlights the growing intolerance for public figures making insensitive or racist statements, especially around high-profile events like the Super Bowl. The decision also underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in media and entertainment, as networks seek to distance themselves from talent who express biases.

The details

Zarin reportedly went on a 'racist tirade' over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance, complaining that there were 'no white people' featured. This sparked immediate backlash, with Zarin's former 'RHONY' co-stars Sonja Morgan and Luann de Lesseps coming out in support of Bad Bunny. Zarin's own daughter also posted an Instagram story defending the Puerto Rican artist. In response, E! has decided to part ways with Zarin and move forward with 'The Golden Life' without her.

  • Jill Zarin made the controversial comments about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on February 10, 2026.
  • E! announced Zarin's firing from 'The Golden Life' on the same day, February 10, 2026.

The players

Jill Zarin

An original cast member of 'The Real Housewives of New York City' who was set to star in the E! reunion series 'The Golden Life' before being fired for making racist comments.

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican singer and rapper who performed during the Super Bowl LX halftime show, which drew criticism from Jill Zarin.

Sonja Morgan

A former 'RHONY' co-star of Jill Zarin who came out in support of Bad Bunny following Zarin's racist comments.

Luann de Lesseps

Another former 'RHONY' co-star of Jill Zarin who defended Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance.

E!

The network that was set to air 'The Golden Life' reunion series featuring Jill Zarin and other former 'RHONY' stars, before firing Zarin over her racist remarks.

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What’s next

E! has not announced any plans to replace Jill Zarin on 'The Golden Life' or provide further details on the show's future without her involvement.

The takeaway

Jill Zarin's firing from 'The Golden Life' underscores the growing intolerance for public figures making insensitive or racist comments, especially around high-profile events. This decision highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in media and entertainment, as networks seek to distance themselves from talent who express biases.