Lisa Rinna Says She Was Drugged After 'Traitors' Premiere Party
Rinna said tests after the Jan. 8 Season Four premiere party showed fentanyl and high amphetamines; the West Hollywood venue said it found no evidence of drink tampering.
NBC NewsLisa Rinna says she was drugged with fentanyl at 'The Traitors' premiere party
Daily CallerReality Star Says She Tested Positive For Fentanyl After Allegedly Being Drugged In High-End Hollywood Venue
USA TODAYLisa Rinna alleges she was drugged at 'Traitors' premiere party
Rolling StoneLisa Rinna Claims She Was Drugged at 'Traitors' Party: 'I Had Fentanyl in My System'
Overview
In a Feb. 26 interview Rinna said she was drugged at the Season Four premiere party on Jan. 8 and that tests showed fentanyl in her system.
She said the tests also showed high levels of amphetamines and other substances and that she took the test after the event.
She said her husband Harry Hamlin got her out of the West Hollywood venue quickly, and reports said castmate Colton Underwood noticed her unusual condition.
The party took place at The Abbey in West Hollywood; the venue said it found no evidence of drink tampering after reviewing surveillance and staff interviews.
Rinna said she could not discuss details because her team was handling leaked information, and she said the issue needs to be a broader conversation.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the story neutrally, using qualifiers like "alleged" and "purported," attributing claims to Rinna and TMZ, and including The Abbey's statement denying evidence of tampering. Editorial choices prioritize balanced source selection and cautious language, treating Rinna's toxicology claims as source content rather than editorial assertion.
FAQ
Lisa Rinna tested positive for fentanyl, high levels of amphetamines, and other substances.
The Abbey conducted an internal review, reviewed surveillance footage and staff interviews, and found no evidence of drink tampering or suspicious behavior toward Rinna.
Her husband Harry Hamlin got her out of the venue quickly, and her security team assisted in escorting her safely out.
Co-star Colton Underwood noticed she was completely inebriated despite not drinking much and notified her team.
