Lisa Rinna Suspects Drugging Incident at Traitors Premiere Party
Lisa Rinna has reportedly raised suspicions that she was drugged during The Traitors season four premiere celebration. The event took place at The Abbey in West Hollywood on January 8, where the 62-year-old reality television star was in attendance alongside fellow cast members.
Co-Star's Concern Leads to Intervention
According to sources speaking with TMZ, Rinna's co-star Colton Underwood became alarmed when he observed her appearing completely inebriated despite having consumed very little alcohol. Underwood, 34, who reportedly remained with Rinna throughout the evening, promptly notified her management team about the concerning situation.
Her team subsequently removed her from the party venue after she participated in a group photograph with other cast members. It remains unclear whether Rinna sought medical attention at a hospital or if law enforcement authorities were involved in the incident.
Event Attendees and Ongoing Tensions
Photographic evidence from the premiere party shows Rinna seated at a table with her husband Harry Hamlin, 74, alongside co-star Maura Higgins and Underwood. Underwood's husband, Jordan C. Brown, was also present at the gathering.
The reported drugging incident occurs against a backdrop of existing tension between Rinna and Underwood, who famously clashed during their time filming The Traitors. Sources indicate Rinna confronted Underwood when the pair reunited to film the highly anticipated season reunion earlier this month.
Social Media Fallout and Past Controversies
Just days prior to the premiere party, during a book signing event for her new memoir in Los Angeles on February 21, Rinna hinted that she might have said something that upset Underwood during the reunion filming. This apparently prompted him to unfollow her on social media platforms.
When asked by a fan about which season four cast members she remains friendly with, Rinna responded, "Pretty much everyone," before adding, "Except maybe Colton is mad at me because he unfollowed me." She characterized the social media action as reminiscent of "a boyfriend, girlfriend thing" and speculated she might have said something during the reunion that angered him.
Rinna emphasized that any comments she made were strictly "all in game play" and not intended as personal attacks. She specifically referenced not addressing "that stalker thing," alluding to Underwood's past legal situation involving his ex-girlfriend Cassie Randolph.
Historical Context and Recent Comments
In 2020, Randolph obtained a temporary restraining order against Underwood, accusing him of planting a tracking device on her vehicle and engaging in harassing behavior. The restraining order request was dismissed two months later when the parties reached a private settlement.
Last month, Rinna referenced this history in a social media exchange, commenting "Let's talk about you being a stalker..." on a Threads post discussing Underwood. She later expressed regret for the remark in a video statement on January 24, clarifying that her comment was made in "Housewife mode" and that she maintains a positive relationship with Underwood.
"Colton and I are great," Rinna stated. "He was a great, and is a great, nemesis for me on the show in the game. I have been texting with him. We talk. Everything is great."
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Rinna, Underwood, and NBCUniversal for official comments regarding the premiere party incident. The Traitors season four finale is scheduled to air on Peacock on Thursday, February 26.
