CMT Party Down South Cast Member Taylor “Lil Bit” Quits.
More bad news for CMT’s flagship reality show Party Down South.
One of the most popular cast members, Taylor “Lil Bit” Wright, has quit the show due to safety concerns over what transpires in the Party Down South house, and because she feels like the message of the show is in conflict with her religious beliefs. “I appreciate all y’all’s support,” Taylor Wright said on Twitter. “Gods got a different plan for me though.”
Taylor Wright quitting the show does not have to do with money according to reports. The Party Down South cast held out on the show’s producers right before season 2 demanding more pay. But apparently Taylor Wright says she would not come back to the series even for a million dollars. Taylor quitting gives the show’s producers a big hole to fill in a series that depends on making reality show celebrities out of cast members with cohesive lineups and storylines.
The news comes roughly 24 hours after it was revealed that another cast member, Ryan “Daddy” Richards, was accused of rape by a woman who says she entered the Party Down South house, was handed an open beer, and woke up later naked in a bed with a camera in her face. The woman went to the hospital the next day, and according to medical professionals, showed signs of sexual assault. An investigation by local police that included interviewing cast and crew and reviewing footage, did not result in any charges being filed.
READ: Party Down South Rap Sheet The Cast’s List of Legal Offenses
Taylor “Lil Bit” Wright certainly made her religious beliefs known through the show. Her Christian faith was established heavily as part of her character beginning with the first episode. She regularly was seen with her Bible, and talked about Jesus on the show despite her behavior often conflicting with traditional Christian beliefs.
Multiple Party Down South cast members have found themselves amidst controversy and legal trouble since the beginning of the show less than a year ago. Louisiana native Lyle Boudreaux was arrested in Maurice, LA for burglary of a vehicle at a Mardi Gras parade. Boudreaux found an unlocked car, rifled through a woman’s purse, and stole a credit card to fund the night’s drinking. Mattie Breaux of Louisiana was also served a bench warrant after she failed to appear in court as part of a pretrial hearing in March. The hearing was for a previous arrest for driving while intoxicated in September. Breaux was taping Season 2 of the reality show at the time of the hearing.
Party Down South has come under heavy scrutiny for its portrayal of Southerners in the show. Season 2 was initially scheduled to be taped in Pensacola, FL, but had to move to Athens when local residents and businesses did not want the show blemishing the city’s reputation. Ben “Cooter” Jones of The Dukes of Hazzard fame has also been a vocal opponent of the show.
August 2, 2014 @ 9:22 pm
Oh, brother.
August 3, 2014 @ 8:50 am
Not if it makes a difference but they have been filming in Ocean Springs, MS as well.
August 4, 2014 @ 8:52 am
Oh crap…no. Not Mississippi. Please, no. My beloved home state has enough bad press, please not this.
August 4, 2014 @ 1:43 pm
Her “Christian values”???? Ha!! Bye Felicia!
August 9, 2014 @ 8:42 am
Hahaha yeah right! If that’s Christian values I’d hate to see what she’s like without them!!! Ugh…
September 2, 2014 @ 7:59 am
Christian means “Christ-Like” and she is far from it
August 4, 2014 @ 7:37 pm
Lil Bit is a Lil Bit full of BS with her religious horse shit! like she said in the prevous commnet bye felicia! LMAO!
August 9, 2014 @ 8:39 am
Couldn’t have said it better myself!!!! The shows better off without her! HYPOCRITE!!
August 5, 2014 @ 4:58 pm
Who the heck is Felicia?
August 6, 2014 @ 3:53 pm
“When someone says that they’re leaving and you could really give two shits less that they are. Their name then becomes “felicia”, a random bitch that nobody is sad to see go. They’re real name becomes irrelevant because nobody cares what it really is. Instead, they now are “felicia”.”
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bye%20felicia
August 21, 2014 @ 4:33 pm
Felicia actually comes from the movie Friday. The annoying neighbor is always asking to borrow irrelevant things from the other neighbors. They always told her “bye, Felicia” because that’s her name.
August 7, 2014 @ 7:14 pm
Thet should get a new cast member!!
August 9, 2014 @ 8:35 am
Frankly, I am soooo happy to see that “lil bit…ch” go! Sick to death of watching her speak of her love for God and then doing the things she does. It’s sickening to watch! Christian my ass!! Hypocrite is much more like it… I think if I had to see her putting “Daddy” through the ringer once more I may puke. I’d love to have been a fly on the wall when Grant watched his lil sweet southern peach admit she had sex with Ryan multiple times including the day before or maybe even the day of being with him!! Nasty “lil bit..ch”!!! Good riddens!! Bye Felicia…. It’s gonna be a damn good show now! Woohoo!
January 10, 2015 @ 2:33 pm
Haha did you see she’s pregnant now?? With some new guy! Some Christian huh? Bye Felishaaaa! (:
August 16, 2014 @ 11:36 am
I am a Christian and proud of it but I do not condone behavior as such of what she portrays on the show. Thats way far out and off course. We all may fall from the glory of god but to pray and ask for forgivness for what she did then turn right around and do it again, is unacceptable.
November 6, 2022 @ 1:45 pm
Yet by watching the show you and others who are critical are boosting the ratings this low this debauchery to continue.Practice what you preach!
August 18, 2014 @ 12:33 pm
I’m a huge fan of the show and hope they find someone really good to replace Taylor. Daddy deserved somebody way better than her. Hopefully season 3 won’t be just about 2 people the entire season but include everyone. #addictedtopartydownsouth #tiffanyismyfav #daddyishot
August 31, 2014 @ 3:15 am
Not sure why my phone added the 2048 comment but hey, and yeah! So anyways, most Texans don’t wear ten gallon hats, hunt, and act like retarded asses. Just wanted to assure everyone of that. We are a bit more intelligent than ppl may believe. I “get” New York. I just don’t care for it.
August 20, 2014 @ 9:32 am
Mmmk well #byefelicia! You will not be missed. Maybe now daddy can put mattie in that pretzel and salt that @$$!
August 21, 2014 @ 7:42 pm
So glad to see itty bitty skank leaving. Loved her last season, hate her this season. So tired of the Daddy & Lil Bit show, boring, and not as funny.
August 21, 2014 @ 9:20 pm
Love both Lil bit and daddy, people need to keep there negative comments about her religion to them selfs just because you drink and have a good time does not mean you can’t have a relationship with God. To each their own I am not a religious person but I believe in God. And no one needs to tell anyone how to love the Lord. You do it your way and I will do it mine. Go Lil bit. And I believe you should marry daddy.
September 8, 2014 @ 6:40 am
So do I they would be cute married
November 21, 2014 @ 6:24 pm
Thank you.
February 12, 2021 @ 5:44 am
Qe all have out relationship with our Lord..I’m certainly no Christian..ive done things that would make these Youngans blush..But GOD S got my back….AMEN
August 22, 2014 @ 12:09 am
Isnt it a bit hypocritical of yall claiming to be christian but sitting here judging people? judge not lest ye be judged right? Maybe instead of talking negatively yall could just pray for her. We ALL have our demons. No room to judge the next and be hypochristians. Spread love not hate. If shes doing wrong in the eyes of the Lord SHE will have to answer for it. Not you. Sometimes people just get confused and let the devil take over. Its a constant battle. Hes always after follwers of Christ.
August 22, 2014 @ 5:41 am
I agree with you. People are human and do wrong everyday. No one is better then anyone and if you are then you wouldnt be here. And if she is doing wrong in the Lords eyes sge will answer for it and no one else should be talking about it. I love the showand everyone in it.
September 3, 2014 @ 2:11 pm
I am so glad to see some people sticking up for Taylor! Christians are human and we all fall short of the Grace of God everyday!! Does it make it right, no, but the last time I tried to walk across water, I fell in!! She is young, not married and does not have any children. Aside from having a good time, and living it up, I fail to see what she is doing wrong. I feel like she is true to who she is, and that is the type of Christian people I like to be around!
September 3, 2014 @ 2:50 pm
Yall Bitche$ need to stop rallying behind her simply because she a worthless woman. She was in the wrong straight up. And she is nothing more than a lying, cheating low down sorry excuse for a human. I dont care about the religious side of it, that sk@nk will have to deal with that on her own, But for a woman or a man!!! to juggle two people at the same time is as pathetic as a human can be!!!Now bring on the hate…I LOVE IT!!!!!!
August 22, 2014 @ 5:38 am
Ok this is how I see it, I am from Pensacola, Fl and dont understand why they wouldn’t want to make money from cmt to viedo party down south. But, I will say not everyone is smart lmao. But anywas, I love this show and hope for season 3 with everyone that started on it in it.
August 23, 2014 @ 9:08 am
I loved Lil Bit last year but she is annoying this year – she calls her self loyal – not! I can’t believe her boyfriend was ok with her being that way with Daddy! Unacceptable! Oh and yes Taylor – you DID lead him on – your true colors are crystal clear
August 24, 2014 @ 8:05 am
Don’t say none of y’all wouldn’t do what Taylor aka Lil bit has done yes she cheated but who has never cheated a lot of people!! I hate it but it happens.. I HATE SHE WONT BE ON SEASON 3! But she is just trying to watch out for herself and trouble she may get in or maybe she wants to settle down who knows but I am really JUST GLAD TO KNOW THERE IS A SEASON 3!!! I love the whole cast!! I GOT TO MEET LYLE 🙂 in Memphis,TN at Electric Cowboy!
August 24, 2014 @ 12:53 pm
Wow….You are literally too stupid to insult!
June 28, 2015 @ 1:54 pm
Your stupid I like lil bit I don’t care what you think of her come on everybody cheats people at some point in there life
February 14, 2021 @ 2:22 pm
That is false false false. I am 50 years old and have never cheated in any way shape or form. It’s called integrity
August 30, 2014 @ 10:42 pm
I don’t think most people are just upset about her cheating, The Facts is that they way she treated Daddy with her flirting behavior (Major Flirting) one minute to telling him to get over her she was in love with Grant, was just uncalled for. She so used him to make herself feel better and didnt care how it effected anyone else. Poor Daddy he really impressed me with how he handled it, other then destroying the house but he always tried to protect her and back her up, he keep details to himself for a while so they would not think bad of her, and then she has the nerve to say he wasn’t BF material, well she isn’t GF material as she showed on season 2, Has no problem with getting emotionally attached and flirting with men on the left and then turn to the right and say I love and miss you so much, WTF… However, I do think deep down she is a sweet girl and just had a messed time for a while and I am sure that she will find her way again and learn from this. Also please leave GOD out of you ho bag behaviors and asking him for forgiveness time and time again. That is not how that is suppose to work.
August 24, 2014 @ 10:10 pm
I’d put Lil Bit in the pretzel
August 28, 2014 @ 8:25 pm
M gonna miss lil bit :(. I hope they don’t fill the spot though just leave it alone and keep rolling. Season 3 yea buddy. And I’m a true southerner Georgia / South Carolina. And I loves it
August 28, 2014 @ 8:26 pm
Love you lil bit.
August 28, 2014 @ 11:04 pm
Birds of a feather… Bye Felicia!!
August 28, 2014 @ 11:02 pm
Wow!! Lil Bit is a trip! She is not going to be missed & Daddy can do SO much better than that loose slut!! She gives Christians everywhere a bad name! Ugh!
August 31, 2014 @ 1:39 pm
Part of me wonders if this entire drama between Lil Bit and Daddy, and then Lil Bit quitting the show, is scripted by the producers in order to create more tension and dramatic effect to rope us, the viewers, into watching season 3. I bet Lil Bit will be back and make a “surprise comeback” in season 3…you just watch. Y’all think Lil Bit played Daddy, but the truth is Lil Bit and Daddy have been playing us the whole time! Love the show, but this $h1t is fake as hell.
Chris (born in Athens, GA)
September 15, 2020 @ 9:38 am
It may be Old AF, but its funny reading comments that are undeniably wrong. Congrats
September 1, 2014 @ 8:35 am
She is such a slore. Ugh SO GLAD SHE IS GONE.
September 5, 2014 @ 7:47 pm
All of u talking shit about little bit not being religious must not be its says in the bible dont judge or be judged.
September 19, 2014 @ 5:24 pm
Well This sucks She Was My fav! And To All Yawl Talking About being Christian, lokk At Yourselves! Hypocrites And a bunch of Judgemental People That aint Got No Right To Be Judging! Taylor Was The Best One And If It Wasnt For Her And Her Prayers That House Be Alot Damn Worse! So To All Of You Wanting To Talk About Someone And Saying bye Felicia why Aint You Saying bye Felicia Why Dont Yawl Say That Tp The Bitch Who Claimed Daddy Raped Her Shes The Nobody That Dont Nobody Give 2 f**** about!!!!
September 25, 2014 @ 6:12 pm
Goodbye Felicia =)
October 20, 2014 @ 9:23 pm
Glad to see this nasty little hypocrite go.. Where do they get the idea she is valuable to the show, she’s a skank ! She’s no christian.. She’s a skank.. Bye Felicia is right !
She will never make money like that again, and she will never marry a decent man !
November 20, 2014 @ 10:11 am
Guess everyone is not completely curtain of Christian values. Last I read…. Thou shalt not judge.
January 23, 2015 @ 3:30 pm
On the show, she claimed to be religious but acted more whorish than religious.
February 27, 2015 @ 2:02 pm
woder what everyone will be saying now that she is pregnate
June 18, 2015 @ 7:38 pm
I love lil bit she was my fav!!! Ppl u don’t need to be judging her okay..! Thank u
February 4, 2016 @ 8:01 am
This girl was the WORST of them all …. she left because she alienate the entire house. Season 2 basically revolves around her lies – she led on a fellow housemate, lied to him, lied to her ‘boyfriend’ of 1 day before she left for the show, and lied to everyone else in the house.
February 27, 2021 @ 6:12 pm
Its the entertainment business
October 28, 2022 @ 7:21 pm
I don’t see why you all get on little bit yeah she was wrong but you got to take a look Tiffany Maddie Lauren Boudreaux Ryan and Lyle look how they went and slept around with other people and Tiffany she acts like she is a head one of the show she’s always budding into people’s lives where she don’t need to be doing but you all want to down little bit that is on you but you also got to look at the rest of them on there because when Tiffany told Daddy he got played by little bit well remember Tiffany had a boyfriend and he played her and if I would have been Daddy I would have said you got played too Tiffany so look at all of them and then you will see one woman after another or one sleeping with the other or they act like they didn’t sleep with one that’s in the house but you all know sleeping in that house them girls was sleeping with either daddy or Lyle