'Siesta Key' 's Kelsey Owens Says She Was Fired with 'Absolutely No Warning' After 4 Seasons

Mar. 15, 2025

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Kelsey Owens' time onSiesta Keyhas come to an abrupt end.

“Last night I was walking into [a] scene at a freaking strip club of all places and was informed that I will be cut moving forward onSiesta Keywith absolutely no warning,” began Owens, 25.

“It’s mind blowing & truly disgusting that after working on a show since I was 19 years old where I’ve shared things about my personal life I wasn’t always comfortable with, revolved my whole life around, and put so much effort into could come to an end in such a disrespectful manner and so abrupt,” she continued. “Not even a simple ‘thank you for sharing the past 5 years of your life with us.’ I cried my eyes out then wiped those tears and filmed my last scene the best I could with my head held high.”

Even with her disappointment with “the way things were handled,” Owens is still “so grateful” for her time on the reality series.

“I am so grateful for the friends I’ve made, once in a lifetime opportunities I’ve been given, and most of all the fans. I wish I could hug each & every one of you,” she said. “You have no idea how much your kind words and support have meant to me and how much they’ve helped me get through some of my toughest times. I couldn’t have made it these past 5 years without y’all so thank you for that. I am truly a better person because of y’all.”

She added, “My time on the show may have come to an end but this is just the beginning for me. 💗 Time to strut my way into this next chapter.”

“So sorry! Such an unfortunate ending. You are a star and helped make that show! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ on to the next chapter 🥇😘,” commentedThe HillsalumHeidi Montag.

“’ll always be so thankful to have met you through the show, but you my friend deserve much better and I can’t wait to see what comes next for you. 🤍 love you always Kels,“Amanda Marie Millerwrote, whileCamilla Cattaneocommented, “I’m so sorry Kelsey. You have so many great things going for you! F*** them I love you 💕”

Chloe (Trautman) Longsaid that “the show will never be what it was” without Owens. “I know you have great things ahead for your life. As one door closes another will open! I’ll never forget laughing in the bathtub in Bimini🤍,” she added.

MeanwhileJuliette Porterwrote, “The crown may tilt but never falls!!”

“We’ve made some amazing memories I’ll never forget despite the ups and downs,” continued Porter, 25. “Love you forever❤️ time to hop on the next roller coaster girl!! Just the beginning.”

Owens also received a heartfelt comment from her boyfriendMax Strong, who said he’s “sorry” she was “treated this way.” Also calling Owens an “incredible person,” Strong concluded: “I promise you the best is yet to come 🙏🏼 love you so much!”

Owens had been a part ofSiesta Keysince its 2017 debut. The series was renewed for a fifth season in May.

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In June, Owens revealed in an Instagram Story Q+A that she will have less of a presence in season 5.

“Yes, I still am onSiesta Key. No, I have not started filming,” she wrote at the time, perScreen Rant. “I was told last minute that I will not be needed until later on in the season.”

source: people.com