In a new interview, the former star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' shares that she's on the Bravo executive producer, whom she dubs 'appropriately naughty.'
- April 24, 2024
AceShowbiz - Lisa Vanderpump gets Andy Cohen's back amid allegations against the latter. In a new interview, the former "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star declared that she's on the Bravo executive producer.
While appearing on "The Talk", Lisa was asked about sexual harassment allegations leveled at Andy as well as rumors that he's planning to exit the network. "Well, I hope not. I really do," she said on the talk show. "I've had a very close relationship with Andy over the years."
The "Vanderpump Rules" star went on to say, "Andy and I have always had a very playful relationship. I think I've been one of the few people that have done 'Watch What Happens Live' on their own for many years, and had a kind of very connected relationship, and he's playful. He's appropriately naughty, like I am, too. I mean, that’s what Bravo is lots of the time."
The British TV personality further added, "But it's innocuous. He's a gay man that we have a lot of fun with. So, am I on his side? Damn right, I'm on his side."
Lisa also said that it was "strange" that "these allegations seem to come from people that are no longer working for Bravo." She divulged, "We've seen 'Watch What Happens Live'. It's one of those talk shows where you can be slightly inappropriate [and] slightly naughty. But when it comes to these drug allegations, a thousand percent I would know and no way does it ever happen."
Andy was rumored to be negotiating an exit package from Bravo after 20 years. However, a spokesperson for the network officially denied the claims. "There is absolutely no truth to this story," the spokesperson stated.
Prior to the departure rumors, Leah McSweeney filed a lawsuit accusing Bravo and Andy of fostering a "rotted" workplace culture that encouraged alcohol consumption and cocaine use. Andy's attorney, however, has since refuted "The Real Housewives of New York City" alum's allegations, calling them "categorically false."
Leah wasn't the only former Housewife who made damning accusations against Andy. Brandi Glanville accused Andy of sexual harassment, prompting him to issued an apology for an inappropriate video sent to the "RHOBH" vet. Andy claimed it was meant in jest.
