Eric Funderwhite was hired as the chateau manager on the reality show "Vanderpump Villa," but he was banned from the reunion episode after producers discovered allegations of abuse from his past

. His ex-girlfriend filed a temporary restraining order against him in 2020, accusing him of physical assault and psychological abuse, including incidents that caused her black eyes and spitting in her face

. Although the restraining order was later dismissed, the allegations led producers to exclude Eric from the reunion, and he did not return for the second season of the show

. Lisa Vanderpump, the executive producer, stated that the cast and production only learned about the allegations long after filming, and she deemed it best for Eric not to be present at the reunion

. Eric has not publicly addressed the allegations and has continued to post about the show on social media despite being banned from the reunion

. Eric's behavior on the show was also criticized for causing friction among the staff and creating a volatile work environment, which some felt made him unsuitable as the villa's manager

. Given the controversy and his absence from the reunion, it is unlikely Eric will be involved in future seasons of "Vanderpump Villa"