Were Olivia Jade and Bella Giannulli Forced to Leave Their Sorority?

Rumors have been swirling that Olivia Jade and Bella Giannulli were kicked out of their University of Southern California sorority in the wake of their mom Lori Loughlin‘s alleged college admissions scheme.

The social media star and her sister have been staying mostly under the radar (except for attending a Fourth of July event) since their parents Lori and Mossimo Giannulli were charged for their alleged role in the scandal in March.

“The story regarding these two individuals is false,” a representative from Bella‘s sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, told People on Thursday (August 1). “Bella Giannulli remains an active member of the Delta Tau chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma.”

Olivia, however, was not kicked out because she was reportedly never a Kappa to begin with. “[She] did not complete the membership process,” the representative added.

Earlier this week, the sisters broke their social media silence to wish Lori a happy birthday. See Olivia‘s post here and Bella‘s here.

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli have pled not guilty to all charges. Olivia Jade and Bella Giannulli have not been charged in connection with the scheme, and it is not certain whether they were aware of their parents’ alleged actions.