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'Tan Mom' Patricia Krentcil Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race

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Tan Mom is bowing out of the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida, and, oddly, Wendy Williams — of all people — played a role in her decision … TMZ has learned.

The bronzed mother of 5, whose real name is Patricia Krentcil, says in a new video obtained by TMZ that she’s dropped out of the running after watching the new Wendy documentary, and comparing it to her own reality series, “Tan to 10.”


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Tan Mom says she realized she could end up like Wendy, who struggles with alcohol abuse and a myriad of other health issues, if she continued with all the pressure that comes along with a political run for office.

Another factor … mass layoffs at struggling and bankrupt Vice Media.

Tan Mom says she was filming a documentary about her campaign for Vice, but the media company pulled the plug and has not paid her or her team a dime, despite a contract she says she signed with Vice.

Patricia says the Vice staffers who were working on her documentary told her team a couple weeks ago their entire department was laid off, and would try to get her paid — but Tan Mom says the whole thing has been a waste of time and effort and greatly hurt her campaign.

'Tan Mom' in the Hospital

She also took time off the campaign trail in November to undergo a risky medical procedure … bypass surgery to remove a stent separating her pancreas and liver.

When she announced her Senate bid last year, Tan Mom told us she was motivated to run because of Florida’s hot-button issues … like healthcare and drag show bans.


TAN MOM 2024

Even though she’s waving the white flag, Tan Mom says she’s proud of all the work she did on her campaign — such as a Town Hall she filmed at Hamburger Mary’s supporting the LGBTQ community.

So, what’s next? The former candidate will attend the April premiere of a new doc about Florida’s drag ban called, “A Seance With the Queens.” She’s off the campaign trail, but staying involved!

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