Since joining The Real last month as the Emmy-winning daytime talk show's permanent fifth host, Amanda Seales has been doing a pretty amazing job to say the least. While taping the 1,000th episode of the series, Seales may have even gained a few more fans after dropping a major clapback on visiting guest Jennifer Lahmers from Extra TV.
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Things were all good just a few months ago when The Real cast (pre-Amanda) visited Lahmers over at Extra TV (seen above) for a lighthearted game of what appeared to be musical chairs. However, the vibe wasn't as playful this time around. Things took a left turn when Jennifer was quick to mention Seales being a "newbie" while congratulating the other ladies on accomplishing 1,000 episodes together. After they were able to brush that aside — Loni grabbing Amanda's hand on the low was enough to show tension was brewing — it then got slightly more verbal when Lahmers again made an unneeded comment about Amanda and fellow host Jeannie Mai "butting heads" during segments. This prompted the Insecure actress to address the situation by literally saying "Stop!" and explaining that her, Mai and the other ladies are allowed to have a "difference in opinion" as a diverse lineup of women rather than describing it as butting heads. "She tried it," Amanda wrote on her Instagram just a few hours ago when recollecting on the situation, continuing by writing, "Don’t come for me unless I send for you. I am not hostile. I’m passionate. Happy Black History Month ❤️✊?." She said what she said!
Watch the clip below and let us know if you think Amanda Seales had a point in her clapback:
View this post on InstagramAmanda Seales Welcomed To "The Real" As A Permanent Co-Host
"The Real" ladies officially complete their starting five lineup with "Insecure" actress/comedian Amanda Seales taking a permanent seat at the table.
If starring as the outspoken-yet-lively character Tiffany DuBois in HBO's hit series Insecure wasn't enough of a boss move, comedienne Amanda Seales has just landed a permanent place as one of the hosts of award-winning FOX daytime talk show The Real.
Officially replacing former host Tamar Braxton, who left after the show's second season back in 2016, Seales joins longstanding hosts Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, Jeezy's sweetie Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley as the series enters its sixth season this year. "I didn’t expect to cry — I’m a G!" Seales said jokingly with happy tears in her eyes, obviously feeling the emotions of being welcomed with open arms and confetti by her fellow sisters in syndication.
In addition to Insecure and The Real, Amanda also hosts NBC's comedy competition series Bring The Funny in addition to spearheading a popular podcast Small Doses With Amanda Seales. Talk about a new age Renaissance Woman!
Watch a clip from Amanda Seales' official debut as the latest host on The Real below:
View this post on InstagramAmanda Seales becomes emotional talking about joining The Real as a co-host!