Every Housewife Who Supported Andy Cohen Following Leah McSweeney Allegations

Celebrity By TooFab Staff | 3/5/2024 11:09 AM PT

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Leah McSweeney, in a lawsuit against Andy Cohen, Bravo, NBC Universal Media and others, claimed those involved with RHONY and Ultimate Girls Trip created a toxic work environment where her mental health and alcohol use disorder were exploited all in the "name of selling drama." She also claimed Cohen uses cocaine with Housewives and Bravo stars, rewarding those who partake with better edits. Cohen's rep called the allegations "completely false," while a number of Bravo stars have come to his defense.

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Lisa Vanderpump slammed McSweeney's "bulls--t" lawsuit and came to Cohen's defense while speaking with TMZ. "Nobody gets a good edit on that show, that's for a fact," she said. "And Andy doing coke? I know because I've partied with him hundreds of times -- in my business, in my house, in New York -- I've never seen anything like that. I can categorically say, 'No, he wouldn't do that.' I know for a fact he wouldn't do that." The Real Housewife alum also spoke out during an appearance on The Talk, when co-host Natalie Morales asked where she stood with the lawsuit. "I’ve had a very close relationship with Andy over the years, 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 most of the time." Adding, "...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."

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Kyle Richards showed her love to Cohen, telling Page Six she has "never seen Andy do drugs, offer drugs or do anything inappropriate ever."

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Luann De Lesseps came to Cohen's defense while speaking with TMZ. The RHONY alum shut down allegations about being "forced to drink," telling the outlet, "I can only say my experience. Part of the Housewives is parties, and of course, there’s drinking involved, but it's not like someone forced her to drink. You can’t force someone to drink something. You have to be the person who picks up the drink." As for allegations about drugs, she said, "I've known Andy for years, and it’s not in his character, and I've never, ever seen in the years that I've been doing Housewives any drug abuse."

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"I have been involved in this franchise in one way or another for over 13 years and I, obviously, can only speak from my own experience, but I have never, ever felt like anyone was trying to make me drink alcohol," Heather Dubrow told Page Six. "I've never seen anyone else forced to drink alcohol. It's never even been a conversation. I've always felt, honestly, very protected by the producers and by the crew." She also added that she's "never" witnessed anything McSweeney claimed regarding drugs.

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Melissa Gorga told Page Six, "Throughout my 14 years of working with Andy, I have witnessed nothing but respect, kindness and support. I have never been offered any type of drug by him ever."

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During an appearance on Tamron Hall on February 29, RHOA alum Kandi Burruss stressed that she has a "good relationship" with Bravo. "I've been on that show for 14 years, and nobody can make me do anything. So, people know I don't do drugs, I've never been drunk in my life ... Do I have drinks? No. So, the same way that I have a choice, they have a choice, too. Nobody is making you do anything."

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Dorinda Medley voiced her support for Cohen while speaking to TMZ. The RHONY alum shared that she feels bad for him, and had only positive experiences with the WWHL host.

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Cynthia Bailey assures TMZ she was "never forced" to drink alcohol and has "never seen him do blow."

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Real Housewives of Miami's Marysol Patton shares her support for Andy Cohen, writing on Instagram: "My Jefecito 💜 @bravoandy Who I Have Known Personally And Professionally since 2011. He Has Always Been Genuinely Fair, Loving, Considerate And Always The 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. 💜💜 #jefecito #nbc #bravotv"

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Dolores Catania also shared support under Patton's post, simply writing: "Agree ! ❤❤❤"

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Crystal Kung Minkoff shared her support for Andy Cohen on her Instagram Story, writing: "Thank you Andy for another trip around the RHOBH sun. You have always been incredibly kind, respectful and supportive."

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RHOC alum Meghan King defended Cohen by recalling a moment in which she said he stepped in after sober Housewife Gina Kirschenheiter was accidentally offered alcohol. "There was confusion with the ‘shot ski’ and a production assistant had accidentally switched my shot with Andy's," she told Page Six. "Andy was concerned because Gina does not drink alcohol, and told the production assistant in front of the whole live audience how that could never happen again, especially with a sober person as a guest."

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Real Housewives of Dubai star Chanel Ayan shared in an Instagram comment to "leave [Cohen] alone," adding, "We are in a place where you can't trust to be friends with anyone coz they be snitching on you even when it's not reality or truth 😂."

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Real Housewives of Miami star Kiki Barth expressed her support for Cohen in an Instagram post, writing, "Grateful for @bravoandy ‘s kindness and professionalism every time we've crossed paths. I am proud to call him my boss and can’t wait for many more years of creating great entertainment!"

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RHOM star Guerdy Abraira also voiced her support for Cohen in the comments section of Page Six's Instagram post. "Been around Andy many many times and have NEVER been offered anything but good hospitality," she wrote.

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"I’m not angry, I just like facts. I think people should stick to the facts," Kelly Bensimon told Page Six -- adding, "I'm not a victim. I'm nobody's victim."

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Erin Lichy also supported Cohen on her Instagram Story, writing: "I wouldn’t feel right not saying publicly that I love this human. he is one of the good ones. It breaks my heart to see all this garbage. Don’t believe everything you read. Love you Andy."

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Lisa Hochstein shares her support to Andy Cohen, taking to Instagram: "@bravoandy has always been a standup man to me, my family, and my entire RHOM cast ❤️"