We’re pretty sure Bravo was referring to the hard work that goes into achieving career goals and lifelong dreams when it cast “Blood Sweat & Heels,” not actual violence. But violence is exactly what went down last night, Oct. 21.
The Bravo cameras captured a major brawl between cast members Geneva Thomas and Melyssa Ford, and the incident culminated in the arrest of Thomas.
The cast is currently filming the second season of the show and at least Thomas and Ford attended a boat party at Pier 40 near Hudson River Park, in New York. It’s not clear what instigated the fight, but if you remember, Thomas talked smack about Ford’s financial woes in the first season and had a contentious relationship with her, Daisy Lewellyn, and Mica Hughes. If the rumors about the guest list are true, Ford also could’ve been upset that she wasn’t invited to Thomas’ costume party last week at Harlem’s The Park 112. Even though Thomas wasn’t on the best terms with Lewellyn and Hughes after the first season reunion, both attended the fete, yet there was no Ford in sight.
Reportedly, Thomas attacked Ford with a vodka bottle. Ford sought medical attention and received stitches for the gash, according to sources. At 9:42 p.m. on Oct. 21, Thomas was booked at the NYPD’s 6th Precinct in Manhattan on two felony assault charges. Thomas is expected to go before a judge in Manhattan Criminal Court at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 22.
This isn’t Thomas’ first run-in with the law since gaining fame via “Blood Sweat & Heels.” In September, she was arrested for allegedly skipping out on cab fare of less than $20. She says the driver prevented her from paying with a debit card and tried to overcharge her.
Check out video of the fight below.
*Correction: An earlier version of this article mentioned Demetria Lucas had been replaced. She is still part of the cast and Chantelle Fraser is a new addition.