Heather Gay, a star on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, has voiced strong support for promoting Friend of the show Britani Bateman to a full-time Housewife position ahead of Season 7. In a recent interview, Gay highlighted Bateman's contributions to the series' drama and entertainment value. Fans and Gay alike argue that Bateman's impact warrants the upgrade, symbolized by a snowflake.
Heather Gay has addressed fan accusations of her 'playing producer' during Season 6 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC), a Bravo reality series. Despite claims that she forces storylines and performs excessively for the camera, Gay remains unfazed. "I'm completely flattered by the producer stuff," she told TVLine. She explained her approach further: "I'm going to do a bit with anything. I don't know if that's producing or just [being] a theater camp kid — that's who I am to my core."
Turning to fellow cast member Britani Bateman, who has served as a 'Friend Of' for two seasons, Gay enthusiastically endorsed her elevation to main cast status. Bateman, known for her dramatic involvements, inspired Season 5's iconic line "High body count hair," originally quipped by Angie about Bateman's blow-out. In Season 6, Bateman became central to a major conflict with Housewife Meredith Marks. The altercation occurred mid-air on a flight home from a cast trip and was not filmed, but its aftermath showed the group rallying around Bateman rather than Marks, challenging the usual hierarchy among cast members.
Gay praised Bateman's efforts: "Britani has [shed] blood, sweat, and tears for us. She's given us Jared Osmond and a talking unicorn. She created the most drama of the entire season. If there was a fight or a tagline, it was based on Britani." She concluded that this "100 percent" merits a snowflake, the show's symbol for full-time Housewives. Bateman's family engagement stands out too—her daughter delivered solo confessionals this season, a rarity for Friends Of. At BravoCon in November, Bateman drew significant attention, with her boyfriend Jared Osmond's unicorn artifact featured in the convention's museum.
These elements underscore Bateman's growing role, prompting calls for Bravo to promote her before Season 7.