It seems Candy Spelling and daughter Tori have been feuding since, like, before speech replaced sign language. Candy even went as far as to blame Tori for her father's death. So, how does she try to hash out their problems? Instead of privately contacting her daughter and working out their drama, she sends an open letter to TMZ! Hey, whatever helps keep the grease brewing (and me talking).
EXCLUSIVE TO: TMZ.COM
TO: MIDDLE-AGED REALITY SHOW STARS (LIKE MY DAUGHTER)
FROM: CANDY SPELLING
I Know many middle-aged people have issues about their parents and their upbringing. I did. My memories didn’t match all those of my mother, and, funny thing, it’s the same way with my daughter.
Life has consequences. What you say is on the record. Other people have feelings. I have a vested interest in this subject. My daughter, Tori’s, two-part season finale revolves around my granddaughter’s first birthday party and how she has made what seems like an agonizing decision to invite me.
Cue music. Cue sideways glaces. Clue Lights. I did get an invitation just in time for the RSVP deadline. I’m sure its delivery will be on next week’s episode with some comment about my house or driveway or street or something they won’t like. I wonder if that will be spread out over one part or two. Sigh.
A big party wasn’t how I envisioned meeting my granddaughter for the first time; but, hey, this is Hollywood, and my grandchildren have become reality show props, too. At the time I emailed "yes," I didn’t realize I was being set up for a two-parter, even though it was clear I was being invited to be part of a segment for my daughter’s reality show.
Spoiler alert. Don’t read this if you plan to sit through an hour of people looking at their watches and saying "she’s late." I decided my first meeting with my granddaughter should be on home video, not primetime cable; so I emailed that i would not be attending.
Back to other reality stars. My husband taught me that the plots have to be fresh and updated. The same old whining gets tired after a while. Enough complaining about what may or may not have happened during first grade or YMCA camp, or what vegetable you were forced to endure, especially when you are privileged enough to be on TV and get paid for it.
For all the reality show personalities, please remember that real life doesn’t get edited to make things better or worse or get better ratings. You’re responsible for what you do. Life isn’t just a show. And your families can’t just be props. Make your own season finale without creating conflicts you will regret later.
After reading her letter, I have to say I'm on team Candy. If Tori wants to rebuild a relationship with her mother but her mother doesn't want to do it on television, she should honor her wishes. I know first hand how when the cameras are on, people don't act like their normal selves. they play up the drama to get a rize (and hopefully big ratings) from their viewers. I do have to say Candy's words and actions seems to be very overly dramatic - ya know, taken from one of Aaron's TV shows. I'm sure being married to the king of nighttime soaps has taught her a thing or two about playing up the drama, something Tori's become all-too good at.
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