Is Bling Empire’s Andrew Gray still dating Kelly Mi Li? 5 things to know about the controversial Netflix reality star, model and Red Power Ranger (yes, really)
- Compared to KUWTK and Crazy Rich Asians, Netflix’s Bling Empire was an instant hit – but the show’s key couple ended on a cliffhanger
- The Red Power Ranger actor is still friends with the Chinese entrepreneur on Instagram, and they’re co-producing TV show AMP House
If you haven’t heard about Netflix’s new hit reality show Bling Empire by now, you must be living under a rock.
We did some digging – read on to find what we discovered.
He’s getting backlash for his behaviour on Bling Empire
The 33-year-old has come under intense online scrutiny since the show aired on January 15, with many in the Twittersphere commenting that Gray has all the traits of an emotionally abusive boyfriend. During a trip to Paris, for instance, Gray screamed at Mi Li over the phone simply for leaving their hotel to go shopping without him. (She didn’t ask him to come with her because he was sleeping in at the time.) Gray’s on-screen behaviour has even spurred calls for a trigger warning to be put on the show.
But crew members have come to Gray’s defence, including executive producer Jeff Jenkins, who wrote on Instagram, “What I do know is that Drew is a talented artist with a huge heart who, like all of us, is on a long journey of spiritual discovery and growth. It takes GUTS to share your life on camera. He is a warrior!”
Kevin Kreider, meanwhile, commented, “took courage to share yourself Drew, no matter which part of the journey you’re at.”
He’s the Red Power Ranger