Every Real Housewife Defends Andy Cohen After Explosive Lawsuit

Several real housewives The stars of the franchise are arriving Andy CohenThe defense continues Leah McSweeneyThe explosive claims against the head of Bravo.

first RHONY The star filed a lawsuit against Cohen and Bravo on February 27. After news of her civil lawsuit became public, she alleged in a lengthy Instagram post that network executives “create a dangerous work environment and encourage substance abuse.”

McSweeney claimed that NBCUniversal exploited his struggle with alcoholism and alleged that Cohen “used cocaine with 'Housewives' and other Bravolebrities he employs,” according to court documents obtained by Page six. McSweeney also alleged that Cohen “rewards the housewives she does cocaine with with more favorable treatment and edits” on the shows. (Us weekly has reached out to Cohen, Bravo and McSweeney for comment).

McSweeney further stated that she felt “pressured” to drink when she was taking RHONY despite supposedly telling producers before her first season that she had already been sober for 30 days. (McSweeney joined the series during seasons 12 through 13, which aired in 2020 and 2021.)

“Today I am recovering my reality. The reckless and diabolical way people at the top drool over women's setbacks and misfortunes, including me, is disturbing,” McSweeney wrote via Instagram. “It is a work culture where toxicity, alcoholism and pain are not only expected but encouraged and facilitated. That's something I definitely didn't sign up for or would ever endorse.”

While Cohen has not addressed the lawsuit directly, his representative dismissed McSweeney's allegations in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on February 28, saying, “The allegations against Andy are completely false.”

Keep scrolling to see which Housewives have publicly shared their allegiance to Cohen in the wake of the explosive lawsuit:

Guerdy Abraira

“I've been to Andy many times and they have NEVER offered me anything but good hospitality,” he said. ROME the star wrote in the comments section of a Feb. 28 Instagram post shared by Page six.

Chanel Ayán

He RHODubai The star urged McSweeney to “stop [Andy] alone” in an Instagram comment. “We're in a place where you can't trust being friends with anyone because they're ratting you out even when it's not reality or the truth ,” she added. Page sixPosting on social networks.

Luann de Lesseps

De Lesseps, whose sobriety journey was captured on Bravo cameras, said she cannot agree with any accusation that she was “forced to drink.”

“I can only tell my experience. Part of Housewives is partying and of course there is drinking involved, but it's not like anyone forced her to drink,” she said. RHONY alum said TMZ the 28th of February. “You can't force someone to drink something. You have to be the person who takes the drink.”

She added: “I've known Andy for years, and it's not in his character, and I've never, ever seen in the years I've been doing Housewives any drug abuse.”

Cynthia Bailey

Bailey also said TMZ that she hasn't experienced what McSweeney alleges, saying she was “never forced to do anything” while filming for Bravo.

“Everything I did on the show was a choice,” the RHOA star said. “I think adults, at the end of the day, have to be accountable and responsible for themselves.”

Kandi Burruss

Burruss said he has a “good relationship” with Bravo while appearing on Tamron LoungeThe February 29 talk show.

“I've been on that show for 14 years and no one can make me do anything,” said the reality star, who recently announced her departure from the show. ROA, saying. “So people know that I don't do drugs, I've never been drunk in my life, and yes, I mean, some people ask me for a little wine or a drink or whatever because that's what they like. They like to drink wine. “They like to have drinks.”

He continued: “That's what they do when they want to have fun. Do I have drinks? No. So, just as I have a choice, they also have a choice. Nobody forces you to do anything.”

Margaret Joseph

He RHONJ The star is “horrified” that someone would try to “target” Cohen’s character.

“I just want to say also about the cocaine accusations that Andy has never offered me cocaine. I am a friend of all the housewives. He has never offered cocaine to any housewife,” Josephs said. Page six on February 29. “Those accusations are nothing more than murdering her character and that is disgusting.”

She went on to call Cohen “professional and fun,” noting that she never felt “pressured” to drink while filming as someone who doesn't drink alcohol.

Kyle Richards

Richards co-signed Josephs' sentiments in a separate statement addressed to Page sixcalling Cohen a “professional” who “likes to keep some distance” from the Real Housewives stars.

“I have never seen Andy do drugs, offer drugs or do anything inappropriate ever,” he said. STEAL OG said. “And I'm one of the closest to Andy.”

Richards, who recently quit drinking, also weighed in on the alcohol claims. “We have never been made to feel like we have to drink, ever, not once,” she said.

Heather Dubrow

He RHOC The star also detailed her “positive” experience on the show to Page Six.

“I've been involved in this franchise in one way or another for over 13 years and obviously I can only speak from my own experience, but I have never, ever felt like someone was trying to get me to drink alcohol,” she said. . “I have never seen anyone forced to drink alcohol. There hasn't even been a conversation. Honestly, I have always felt very protected by the producers and the team.”

As for drugs, Dubrow has “never” seen anything like what McSweeney alleges in his lawsuit. However, she did point out that being a housewife is a “stressful” experience. “It's an incredible platform and we as cast members really get so much out of it that, for me, the pros completely outweigh the cons,” she added.

meghan king

first RHOC The star recalled a case when he accidentally exchanged a drink of alcoholic water in Watch what happens live with Andy Cohen.

“There was confusion with the 'shot ski' and a production assistant accidentally switched my shot with Andy's,” he recalled. Page six. “Andy was worried because gina [Kirschenheiter] “He doesn't drink alcohol and told the production assistant in front of the entire live audience that that could never happen again, especially with a sober person as a guest.”

Lisa Vanderpump

“No one gets a good edit of that show, that's a fact,” Vanderpump, 63, told TMZ on March 2. “And Andy using cocaine? I know this because I've been out with him hundreds of times (in my business, at home, in New York) and I've never seen anything like it. I can categorically say: 'No, he wouldn't do that.' “I know for a fact he wouldn’t do that.”

He added: “Anyone can say anything, right?”

When pressed further about the allegations, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills The student responded, “That's exactly what they are, accusations. Nothing concrete,” and he went on to call McSweeney’s civil suit “nonsense.”

Kiki Barth

“Grateful for @bravoandy's kindness and professionalism every time we cross paths,” Barth wrote via instagram on March 2, along with a photo of her and the Bravo executive. “I'm proud to call him my boss and I can't wait for many more years of creating great entertainment!”

He Real Housewives of Miami The star concluded her post with the hashtags “#thankful #greatboss #appreciationpost.”

Melissa Gorga

“Throughout my 14 years of working with Andy, I have witnessed nothing but respect, kindness and support. They have never offered me any type of drug,” said Gorga, 44 years old. Page six On March 1.

Gorga has known Cohen since he joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey with season 3 in 2011.

“His leadership style exemplifies authenticity. “He prioritizes open communication and is very approachable,” he continued. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow under his direction and share in his success.”

Marsyol Patton

Patton shared via instagram that, in his experience, Cohen was “always a consummate professional” during her time at The Real Housewives of Miami.

“My Little Boss @bravoandy, who I have known personally and professionally since 2011,” Patton wrote in his March 1 post. “He has always been genuinely fair, caring, considerate and always a consummate professional. The greatest testament to his character was the way he treated my mother, an anomaly in the Bravo verse. You are loved and appreciated in heaven and on earth. ”