Annemarie Wiley, a former cast member of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ has claimed that Bravo canceled her due to her conservative views. Wiley, who previously identified as a Democrat, stated that her political awakening and alignment with conservative values led to her removal from the series. She explained that her views on protecting girls’ sports, which she believes are grounded in truth and common sense, resulted in a shift in public perception and ultimately influenced her decision to pursue conservative politics. Wiley also mentioned that her husband, Marcellus Wiley, a former NFL player and father of four, posted a video expressing similar views, which further fueled her political journey. She emphasized that she did not leave the Democratic Party, but rather, the Democratic Party left her, citing her growing alignment with conservative values and her commitment to family, faith, and national security.
The controversy surrounding Wiley’s views on girls’ sports began when her husband, Marcellus Wiley, posted a video in 2023 expressing his stance on protecting girls’ sports. The video, which went viral, sparked a significant backlash against the couple. Wiley stated that the narrative surrounding her shifted almost immediately, moving from positive reviews to accusations of being transphobic and a bigot. She expressed her support for her husband’s views, believing that the issue is rooted in biology rather than a human rights matter. This stance, she noted, led to her being excluded from the show, as Bravo did not invite her back for another season.
Wiley, who is a nurse anesthetist, a former collegiate athlete, and a mother of four, described her political awakening as a direct result of the controversy. She explained that her previous identity as a Democrat was overshadowed by the political discourse surrounding her views. She concluded that her commitment to truth, common sense, and family values led her to embrace conservative politics, although she maintains that her core values—family, faith, and national security—remained unchanged. Wiley also expressed her passion for immigration issues, as she is an immigrant from Canada who entered the country legally.
In January, Wiley fully embraced her conservative identity and posted a video in support of Republican President Donald Trump’s initiatives to protect women’s sports, which went viral. Shortly after, she was invited to the White House for Black History Month, an experience she described as incredible. Despite her public stance, Wiley emphasized that she is not a politician by trade and that her primary focus remains on her family and her professional work. The situation has sparked a broader conversation about the intersection of personal politics, public perception, and the entertainment industry.