Bethenny Frankel sparked concern and controversy on Thursday after sharing a video clip of her good friend, Sarah Lacharlotte, partaking in what many followers known as “harmful and distracting” driving conduct.

Within the clip, which was filmed because the pair cruised by way of Florida in a luxurious automotive that includes a glossy pink leather-based inside, Sarah will be seen holding a cellphone to her ear whereas driving.

The informal automotive journey rapidly took a flip when Bethenny Frankel started narrating the second with a mixture of sarcasm and concern.

“I simply get within the automotive and my good friend is on the cellphone with, presumably, one in all her kids,” Bethenny stated. “And that is the sentence that comes out of her mouth: ‘No, child. It is flying termites. It is okay, there isn’t any purpose to be alarmed.'”

However what actually set off alarm bells was Sarah’s personal admission. “I’ll have an accident proper now as a result of I am texting… I am not texting, I am speaking [on the phone] with out my seatbelt on,” she confessed.

Frankel instantly known as her out in actual time, warning, “My associates are going to cancel you.”

And it did not take lengthy for her prediction to return true.

The remark part rapidly flooded with criticism from followers who had been shocked by the shortage of fundamental security precautions.

“She appears distracted driving whereas holding her cellphone,” one person famous.

One other wrote, “My greater concern is why the hell is she holding her cellphone whereas driving. It is known as Bluetooth. Be secure!”

Others had been equally annoyed, with feedback like, “Driving with a cellphone is a no-no in my state… additionally no seatbelt. Please do not drive distracted,” and, “I’d fear extra about her driving along with her cellphone. Fairly certain her automotive has Bluetooth.”

“She ought to have the cellphone program by way of the automotive so the arms are free to drive,” another person stated.

In Florida, it’s authorized to speak on the cellphone whereas driving, however manually getting into or studying texts is prohibited. Drivers are additionally banned from utilizing handheld units at school and building zones.

Elsewhere within the video, Frankel expressed disbelief as her good friend casually referred to a swarm of “flying termites.”

Referred to as swarmers, these winged termites are a standard sight in Florida throughout their energetic season, which generally spans from late winter by way of summer season. They emerge in giant numbers to mate and kind new colonies, and their sudden look is commonly a warning signal of a possible infestation.

Whereas her good friend calmly reassured her son over the cellphone, telling him to not fear, Frankel appeared visibly horrified, struggling to course of what she was listening to. The clip ends with a second of comedic chaos as her good friend’s son makes an attempt to hoover up the bugs, solely to seek out the swarm seemingly unfazed by his efforts.

Earlier this week, Bethenny Frankel made waves. Not for her sharp tongue or enterprise savvy, however for her assured strut down the runway at Swim Week 2025.

Whereas SISwimsuit fashions like Olivia Dunne delivered jaw-dropping splits and Jordan Chiles flipped into viral fame, it was Frankel who turned heads in her personal fierce method.

Dancing effortlessly to the beat, the Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis alum introduced her signature power to the catwalk, rocking items from the SI Swimsuit x Oh Polly assortment, together with the daring Cross-Again Swimsuit in Zebra Print.