Lisa Rinna Claims She Was Drugged with Fentanyl at Traitors Premiere Party

TV star Lisa Rinna, known for "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and "Traitors," has publicly addressed rumors of her being drugged for the first time. During a Thursday appearance on the morning show "Good Day New York" hosted by Jerry O'Connell and Rosanna Scotto, she confirmed she was drugged at a party after the premiere of the fourth season of "Traitors." When asked by the hosts if it was true that she was given drugs without her knowledge, she replied: "Yes, I was." „Yes, I was. I had fentanyl in my system.” — Lisa RinnaRinna revealed that after the January 8 incident, she underwent tests that showed the presence of dangerous substances. "I had fentanyl in my system," she said. "I'm not kidding. I had fentanyl, high levels of amphetamines, and other things," she added. However, the star refused to provide further details, explaining that the matter became public through a leak and her legal team is now handling it. "I can't talk about it much," she admitted. She also did not indicate who she suspects of the act. Information about Rinna's alleged drugging leaked on Monday via the TMZ portal, over a month after the event itself. The portal reported that the source of the alarm was Colton Underwood, her fellow cast member from "Traitors" and also her on-screen antagonist. According to TMZ reports, Underwood noticed that Rinna seemed "completely drugged," despite having consumed little alcohol. Concerned about her condition, he stayed with her and then informed her team of his concerns. Rinna confirmed the location of the incident, saying it happened at "The Abbey," a popular gay club in West Hollywood. Fortunately, she added, her husband, Harry Hamlin, was present at the party and managed to quickly take her away. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid with analgesic effects, used in medicine but also commonly abused as a drug due to its high potency. It is considered one of the leading causes of overdose deaths during the opioid crisis in the United States. "Roofie," or administering a drug to someone without their knowledge, often in a drink, is treated as a serious crime in the entertainment industry, potentially leading to sexual assault, theft, or serious health risks.Rinna's statement during the television interview was direct and emotional, highlighting the importance of the matter to the celebrity. It points to a serious safety problem at elite entertainment industry parties. Rinna herself, known for her direct and often controversial personality on reality shows, this time presents herself as a victim of a crime. The fact that the information leaked to the media before she decided to comment herself complicates the matter and may affect legal proceedings. The incident also sheds light on the dynamics between participants of "Traitors," where Underwood is portrayed as her rival. His role as the first person to react adds another surprising twist to this story. It is currently unknown whether Rinna has filed an official police report or what the next steps of her legal team will be.

Perspektywy mediów: They report the event as a serious criminal incident, focusing on facts from the interview and TMZ reports. They emphasize the threat to personal safety in the entertainment environment. They may question the credibility of the account, pointing to the reality TV context and history of controversies surrounding Rinna. It may be presented as another element of image-building by the star.