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Courtesy of Kelsey Swanson<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n New The Real Housewives of Rhode Island<\/em><\/a> star Kelsey Swanson<\/strong> <\/a>is addressing the claim she was once a sex worker.<\/p>\n \u201cHad to comment on this one \u2014 never have been an escort,\u201d Swanson wrote in the comments section<\/a> of a Saturday, April 4, Instagram post claiming the upcoming reality TV star charged $2,900 for \u201cdinner and dessert.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPages were completely made up 10 years ago,\u201d she added. \u201cState police were involved. Thanks for sharing tho.\u201d<\/p>\n The now-debunked post, shared by Housewives fan page @mrhousewives, featured alleged \u201cscreenshots\u201d of Swanson \u201cpromoting herself as an escort.\u201d<\/p>\n Meet \u2018The Real Housewives of Rhode Island\u2019 Cast: From Ashley Iaconetti to Dolores Catania<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe screenshots are dated 2016 \u2014 so exactly 10 years ago \u2014 and Kelsey was going by the name Alexia Lins,\u201d the caption reads. \u201cIn the posts, she describes herself as \u2018sexy, classy, and elegant,\u2019 offering to fulfill fantasies and even mentioning she was open to try new things.\u201d<\/p>\n The post continued, \u201cNow let\u2019s talk about the pricing\u2026 the maximum listed was $2,900 for five hours (plus \u2018dessert\u2019), and the minimum was $500 for a one-hour \u2018introduction.\u2019 So yes.. She was making MONEY. Allegedly. The website has since been taken down \u2014 but screenshots? They live forever.\u201d<\/p>\n While the post appeared to be intended to shame Swanson, many fans praised her in the comments section \u2014 regardless of the validity of the allegations.<\/p>\n \u201cHonestly good for her!!! She\u2019s hot and she better get [t]hose coins!\u201d one fan wrote. \u201cHaters gonna hate while she\u2019s busy staying fabulous. Absolutely love her.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIn this economy, $20 is $20,\u201d another commented.<\/p>\n \u201cS** work is real work,\u201d another wrote, \u201cit\u2019s only illegal because they can\u2019t tax it.\u201d<\/p>\n During last year\u2019s November BravoCon<\/a>, Andy Cohen<\/strong><\/a> confirmed that the premiere season<\/a> of the upcoming Bravo reality TV series will follow Swanson \u2014 alongside Alicia Carmody<\/strong>, Rosie DiMare<\/strong>, Ashley Iaconetti<\/strong>, Liz McGraw<\/strong>, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli<\/strong> and Jo-Ellen Tiberi<\/strong> \u2014 as she navigates the highs and lows of Rhode Island\u2019s close-knit social scene.<\/p>\n \u201cThey may live in the smallest state in the country, but their drama? Extra large,\u201d read a press release from the network. \u201cAs The Real Housewives<\/em> hits its milestone 20th anniversary next year, Bravo is expanding the distinguished franchise with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island<\/em>, spotlighting a fresh, charismatic group of women whose lives intertwine across the storied coastline of New England luxury.\u201d<\/p>\n The \u2018RHORI\u2019 Season 1 Trailer Includes Affair Rumors, a Near-Physical Altercation and No Dolores Catania<\/a><\/p>\n Swanson, for her part, is a former Miss Rhode Island who \u201ckeeps a full plate as one of the state\u2019s top makeup artists,\u201d according to a press release.<\/p>\n \u201cKelsey has been in a 10-year relationship with one of Rhode Island\u2019s most notable figures,\u201d the release read, \u201cenjoying the lap of luxury while keeping her social calendar full.\u201d<\/p>\n While season 1 of the show will feature nearly all brand-new faces, The Real Housewives of New Jersey<\/em><\/a>\u2018s Dolores Catania<\/strong><\/a> will be joining the cast as a friend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n