Brandi Glanville Accuses Andy Cohen of Sexual Harassment, Claims He Invited Her to Witness Steamy Encounter with Bravo Star!
Brandi Glanville Accuses Andy Cohen of Sexual Harassment, Claims He Invited Her to Witness Steamy Encounter with Bravo Star!
Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville has made serious accusations against Bravo executive, Andy Cohen, alleging sexual harassment in a scathing letter sent by her attorneys to NBC, Shed Media, and Warner Bros.
Brandi Glanville, 51, claims that Andy Cohen, the host of Watch What Happens Live, sent her a video in 2022 while he appeared to be “obviously inebriated.” According to the letter, Andy Cohen allegedly boasted in the video about his desire to sleep with another Bravo star while also mentioning Glanville, and invited her to witness his sexual activities via FaceTime, according to Page Six.
The identity of the reality star whom the father of two purportedly expressed interest in was not revealed.
The letter further asserts, “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. It is inconceivable that Mr. Cohen remains in his post in spite of this behavior and harkens back to the bad old days of Matt Lauer and NBC News when profits were prioritized over people.”
Andy Cohen addressed the accusation on X Thursday, asserting that the sex joke was “meant in jest.” “The video shows Kate Chastain and I very clearly joking to Brandi,” he tweeted.
“It was absolutely meant in jest, and Brandi’s response clearly communicated she was in on the joke. That said, it was totally inappropriate and I apologize.”
While few Bravo stars have publicly addressed Andy Cohen’s behavior, none have come forward to accuse him of sexual harassment in the past. However, former Real Housewives of New York City cast member Bethenny Frankel has been vocal about a “reality TV reckoning” at Bravo, accusing her former boss of disregarding racism within the network.
Additionally, Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Nene Leakes previously filed a lawsuit against Bravo, alleging discrimination based on her race, although she later withdrew the suit.
Kathy Griffin, who previously starred on “My Life on the D-List” on Bravo, famously clashed with Andy Cohen after accusing him of offering her cocaine and mistreating her during their time together.
The letter from Brandi Glanville’s attorneys, penned by lawyers Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos, surfaces following Caroline Manzo’s lawsuit against Bravo. In her lawsuit, Manzo accuses production companies associated with the network of failing to safeguard her during an alleged sexual assault incident involving Brandi.
The star of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Morocco alleged in the complaint that her co-star pinned her down on the couch, forcibly manipulated her face, forcefully kissed her, and engaged in other inappropriate behaviors while filming.
Despite vehemently denying the accusations against her, Brandi has asserted that she was forced to resort to joining OnlyFans to alleviate financial strains arising from the fallout of these claims.
Now, her legal team is lashing out at Andy Cohen and the major media entities responsible for the “Housewives” franchise, alleging that they also have been involved in instances of sexual misconduct.
In addition to targeting the “Andy Cohen Diaries” author, Freedman and Geragos assert in the letter that NBC and Shed Media are purportedly distorting an interaction between Brandi and a production executive named Shawn Loesser.
“Mr. Loesser has a history of soliciting and/or engaging in sexual relations with female reality stars under his purview,” the attorneys allege.
“Ms. Glanville is no exception. Mr. Loesser has always been transparent about his attraction to Ms. Glanville.”
In a statement provided to Page Six on Thursday, Freedman remarked:
“Mark Geragos and I have been contacted by thousands of current and former reality show cast members who have shared their experiences of enduring physical and emotional harm as a result of their participation.”
“NBC, Bravo, Warner Bros., and Shed Media intentionally obscure their legal rights, bind them to illegal contracts, and knowingly cause them to suffer in silence. We know there are untold numbers of innocent victims who have yet to tell their stories or seek legal redress.”
He concludes, “We encourage all of them to contact us and join our growing team as we fight for change in this sordid industry.”
Brandi Glanville and her legal team are issuing a warning of potential legal action, demanding NBC, Shed Media, and Warner Bros. preserve all relevant documentation that could be crucial to their case.
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