ANDY Cohen has been cleared of drug and sexual harassment accusations made by former Real Housewives cast members after the Bravo boss shut down the claims.
In February, ex-Bravo stars Leah McSweeney and Brandi Glanville filed lawsuits against the Watch What Happens Live host.
As of Thursday, investigators have cleared Andy, 55, of the Real Housewives alums’ accusations, per Deadline.
A Bravo spokeswoman told the outlet, “The outside investigation into the recent allegations made by Brandi Glanville and Leah McSweeney against Andy Cohen has now been completed, and the claims were found to be unsubstantiated.”
Earlier this month, Andy touched on some of those complaints brought against him, including allegations that producers attempted to sabotage some of the stars’ sobriety to improve ratings during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter,
Leah McSweeney, 42, a Real Housewives of New York City alum, claimed to Vanity Fair that producers hid liquor bottles on set, which Andy completely denied.
“Sure, there are people who drink. There are many people who never drink. We don’t force anyone to do anything,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.
Andy continued, “But no one is secretly hiding liquor bottles on set. That’s ridiculous. We’ve been very supportive of people’s sobriety.”
Leah claimed working conditions at Bravo as a “rotted workplace culture that uniquely depended on pressuring its employees to consume alcohol.”
“It’s a workplace culture where toxicity, alcoholism, and pain are not only expected but encouraged and facilitated,” she asserted in a report shared by Deadline.
The TV personality also accused Andy of “engaging in cocaine use” with cast members of Real Housewives and other Bravo shows and would give those who partake special treatment.
Andy addressed Leah’s claims through his rep, calling the former reality TV star’s accusations “completely false.”
Brandi Glanville slams Andy Cohen as ‘misogynistic’ for always asking housewives about Ozempic & fillers but never men
UNSAVORY BEHAVIOR
In February, shortly before Leah made her accusations, Andy found himself at the center of another scandal.
The reunion host was accused of sexual misconduct by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Brandi Glanville, 51, for inappropriate comments he allegedly made toward her.
In a legal letter obtained by The Blast, Brandi claimed Andy sent her a video while under the influence, boasting about his intention to sleep with another Bravo star and invited her to watch via Facetime.
“Mr. Cohen was Ms. Glanville’s boss at the time and exercised complete and total control over her career. This was an extraordinary abuse of power that left Ms. Glanville feeling trapped and disgusted,” court documents stated.
After learning of Brandi’s allegations, Andy apologized to the former model for his actions.
We don’t force anyone to do anything.”
Andy Cohen
Last month, Brandi hit out at Andy for asking women if they’re on Ozempic or have had plastic surgery while seemingly never asking male stars the same questions.
She admitted she felt “nervous” as she stepped out at the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center’s grand opening in West Hollywood.
Brandi has been honest about procedures she’s had done to her face in the past, but she doesn’t believe Andy should be able to grill Real Housewives over whether they’ve lost weight with Ozempic or have had cosmetic procedures.
Brandi exclusively told The U.S. Sun, “I think it’s really unfortunate that he’s constantly asking the women on his show what they had done and if they are on Ozempic.
“I just think it’s very misogynistic really, I don’t like it, because the men come on and he doesn’t ask them.
“And like Oprah said, she’s on Ozempic and she’s proud of it.
“If I needed to be on it, I’d be on it, give me five years, I’ll be on it,” she added.
Brandi stated, “[Andy] was the original person to say ‘You got some fillers done, right?’
“So from that moment, it’s been 13 or 14 years, that is what everyone writes. What are you doing to your face? What have you done? It’s really hard, it’s not acceptable.”
We’ve been very supportive of people’s sobriety.”
Andy Cohen
The reality TV star aimed at Andy as she asked, “Who the hell do you think you are? What gives you the right to judge women’s looks? Period. Check your bald spot, dude!”
In the interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Andy also addressed the criticism he’s received regarding former RHOBH star Bethenny Frankel’s fight against reality stars’ alleged low pay.
“Obviously, it’s no fun to be a target. So, yes, it’s hurtful. But I have no regrets about the way I’ve handled anything. I think everything that happens in your life informs the next thing that happens in your life.
“That’s the way I look at all this. I know what the truth is and I know how I’ve conducted myself, and I walk tall every day on that,” Andy said.
Despite the backlash, Andy has no plans to leave the network amid previous reports that he was preparing to part ways.
ANDY’S EXIT?
Last month, a source told InTouch Weekly Andy was “negotiating” his “departure package” following the numerous allegations against him.
A spokesperson from Bravo squashed the claims via Deadline, and Andy later confirmed that he isn’t planning to go anywhere anytime soon.
“Hopefully [Bravo will] keep employing me for a while because I like it there,” Andy told THR.
He continued, “But you know, everyone is ultimately replaceable. I love doing the shows, but if it all went away tomorrow for some reason, I’ll be fine.
The talk show host concluded, “I can write books, I have a successful radio career at Sirius. There are lots of things that I can do. And now that I have a family, I know now that I’ll never be alone.”
