ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Sheree Whitfield rushed to X (Twitter) shortly after episode 15 of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' aired on Sunday, August 20, 2023, to defend her choice to reportedly jeopardize the safety of her co-star Drew Sidora.
Fans also criticized the 'RHOA' star for bringing along their common aide Anthony Gaskin after he was accused of attacking Drew.
Drew was at the center of the turmoil on 'RHOA' in Season 14. She was feuding with newbie Sanya Richards-Ross, but her main conflict, which was poised to escalate as the season proceeded, was with Sheree.
Their problems began when one of Drew's employees publicized Sheree's business. Sheree later claimed she knew something about Drew and her now ex-husband that threatened to expose their deceptive lifestyle.
Who is Drew Sidora's former assistant Anthony Gaskin?
Drew's ex-assistant Anthony Gaskin made bombshell charges against her then-husband Ralph Pittman on 'RHOA' Season 14. Anthony is said to have told Sheree that Ralph was gay.
Drew alleged during Kenya Moore's daughter Brooklyn's birthday party that Sheree cheated Anthony out of money while he worked for She by Sheree. Sheree refuted the accusation as her friend Fatum Alford threw some shade at Drew.
Anthony said he ended his working relationship with Sheree because he was not rewarded. Drew eventually revealed the knowledge to the group, which irritated Sheree and caused friction between them.
Drew was enraged by the accusation, while Sheree kept her lips zipped and dogged, replying by looking down. The conflict escalated further when Sheree referred to Drew as a "ditzy b***h" for bringing up the controversy at a child's birthday celebration.
Drew's co-stars urged her to fire Anthony, but she kept him and put him on probation. She later severed relations with the sloppy assistant once filming was over.
Sheree Whitfield invites Drew Sidora's former assistant Anthony Gaskin to Mecca’s Sip-and-See
Drew, our resident actress, offered the B-plot on August 20 at Mecca's Sip-and-Aee when she refused to enter because Anthony, her untidy former assistant from last season, was inside.
Anthony allegedly tossed a shoe at Drew one night at the club. Drew claims that God himself is looking over her and forbids the two from connecting during Mecca's celebration. God, she said, intervened only seconds before she "walked right into his trap".
Anthony claims that the shoe throw was in response to Drew throwing her "cheap a**" purse at him. Fans could only wish that night had been captured on film as well.
Sheree Whitfield slammed hanging out Anthony Gaskin in Drew Sidora's presence
Right after episode 15 aired on Bravo, Sheree took to Twitter to defend her decision of inviting Anthony to the party. She wrote, "Chile I can invite anyone I want to MY HOUSE. What you don’t know is I hired extra security outside of production. I paid them for staying over the time planned just to make Drew comfortable. This is definitely not the club they were fighting at boo!"
Fans took to the comments section to call out the 'RHOA' star as one wrote, "You still need to be more protective of women. what a shame."
Another social media user said, "Oh so you KNEW that man assaulted Drew and invited him anyway, hoping that if there was any altercation that security would step in?? What a way to protect Drew smh."
One user asked, "Sooo if you had to do all of that why did you invite him? You clearly knew that it could have been a problem. Why even bring that energy around your granddaughter?"
A fourth fan questioned, "Did Drew know that though? Seems like she didn’t."
One user further commented, "How was she going to be comfortable, when the guy had access to the same space. Drew did right."
Another said, "Sheree, nothing smart ever comes out of your mouth." One asked, "Of course you can invite who you want. But this Anthony guy was seen and heard on tv telling Drew your business about not paying bills. You took your anger out on Drew but he still said it. Why have someone disloyal like him in your life at all?"
Who is Sheree Whitfield?
Sheree M Fuller was born on January 2, 1970, and her rise to stardom began when she joined the cast of 'RHOA' in 2008. The show propelled her into the public eye and gave her a platform to share her life, including the ups and downs of her divorce from NFL star Bob Whitfield.
Her return to the series in its last two seasons was a calculated decision by the show's management in response to popular demand.
Who is Drew Sidora?
Drew Sidora is an actor and singer who was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 1, 1985. She is perhaps best recognized for her roles as Chantel in the Disney Channel Original Series 'That's So Raven' and Lucy Avila in the film 'Step Up'.
She has also appeared in films such as 'The Preacher's Son', 'White People Money', 'Wild Hogs', 'Never Die Alone', and 'White Chicks'. Drew is most recognized outside the entertainment world as the creator of DREAMMAKERS, an organization that helps young girls express themselves creatively.