Andy Cohen and Leah McSweeney are embroiled in a legal battle, with Cohen calling Sweeney's lawsuit a "shakedown" and denying allegations of cocaine use, while Sweeney's attorneys accuse him of trying to silence alleged victims. Sweeney's suit alleges that Cohen engaged in cocaine use with "Real Housewives" stars and that Bravo exploited her substance issues for ratings. The legal dispute also involves claims of sexual harassment involving other Bravo stars and producers.
"Real Housewives" star Melissa Gorga defends Bravo honcho Andy Cohen against Leah McSweeney's allegations, stating she has never been offered drugs by him and praising his leadership style. Other "Housewives" including Ashley Darby and Rachel Fuda also speak out in support of Cohen, refuting McSweeney's claims and emphasizing their positive experiences with him and the network. Julia Lemigova and Dr. Wendy Osefo express surprise at McSweeney's allegations, highlighting the support and resources provided by Bravo and Cohen.
Former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Leah McSweeney has filed a lawsuit against Bravo, its parent company NBCUniversal, and executive producer Andy Cohen, alleging a "rotted workplace culture" that discriminated against her due to her disabilities and mental health disorders. The lawsuit claims that producers intentionally exacerbated her alcohol use disorder and mental health disabilities to create dramatic television, and alleges that Cohen frequently uses cocaine with other "Housewives" stars and rewards them with favorable treatment.
"Real Housewives" stars Margaret Josephs, Kyle Richards, Heather Dubrow, and Meghan King defend Bravo honcho Andy Cohen against Leah McSweeney's allegations, including claims of cocaine use and facilitating a work environment that turned a blind eye to sexually predatory behavior. They emphasize their positive experiences with Cohen and refute the accusations, with Cohen's rep also stating that the claims are false. The "Housewives" express disappointment and disbelief at the allegations, with many other Bravo personalities also speaking out in Cohen's defense.
Several Bravo stars have come to the defense of Andy Cohen after former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Leah McSweeney claimed in a lawsuit that the executive producer snorts cocaine with some "Housewives." Stars like Golnesa Gharachedaghi, Chanel Ayan, Luann de Lesseps, and others have spoken out in support of Cohen, denying the allegations and expressing positive experiences with him. McSweeney's lawsuit also alleges that Cohen and Bravo preyed on her alcohol problem and turned a blind eye to sexually predatory behavior, but a rep for Cohen has called the claims "completely false."
Former Real Housewives of New York star Leah McSweeney has filed a lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen, alleging discrimination, substance abuse, and a toxic workplace culture. The suit accuses Cohen of favoring Housewives he does cocaine with and intentionally exacerbating McSweeney's disabilities on the show. This comes after another Housewives alum, Brandi Glanville, accused Cohen of sexual harassment, and Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo filed a lawsuit over misconduct during filming.
Real Housewife Leah McSweeney has filed a lawsuit against Bravo, Real Housewives producers, and Andy Cohen, alleging that they exacerbated her struggles with sobriety and mental health disorders, and failed to accommodate her needs. The lawsuit claims a toxic workplace culture that pressured her to drink, used psychological warfare, and discriminated against her. It also accuses Cohen of publicly mocking her sobriety and perpetuating gender and sexual discrimination. This lawsuit is part of a larger trend of reality TV stars speaking out against toxic working conditions in the industry.
Former "Real Housewives of New York" star Leah McSweeney is suing producer Andy Cohen and others for discrimination, alleging a "rotted" workplace culture and failure to accommodate her alcohol use disorder. She claims the defendants intentionally exacerbated her ailment to create salacious footage and pressured her to drink, while also alleging that Cohen was a frequent cocaine user. This comes after another "Real Housewives" alum accused Cohen of sexual harassment. Cohen has denied the claims, and the lawsuit is ongoing.
Former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Leah McSweeney has filed a lawsuit against Andy Cohen and Bravo, alleging that Cohen engaged in cocaine use with "Housewives" and other Bravolebrities, and that the network used her alcoholism to fuel ratings. Cohen's representative has denied the claims, while McSweeney has criticized the reality TV workplace culture as toxic and encouraging of substance abuse.
Reality TV star Leah McSweeney has filed a lawsuit against Andy Cohen and Bravo, alleging a toxic workplace culture that encourages substance abuse and exploits vulnerabilities. She claims the network created a dangerous work environment and intentionally planned scenarios to exacerbate disabilities for salacious reality TV. McSweeney also accuses Cohen of engaging in cocaine use with employees and providing more favorable treatment to those who use cocaine. Cohen denies the claims, while fellow Bravo alum Brandi Glanville has also threatened legal action against him.
Leah McSweeney filed a lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen, accusing them of exploiting her alcoholism and creating a toxic work environment on reality TV. She criticized the network and Cohen for encouraging substance abuse and preying on vulnerabilities. This comes after "Real Housewives of New Jersey" alum Caroline Manzo also sued Bravo and Cohen over similar allegations, and Brandi Glanville accused Cohen of sexual harassment. Cohen apologized for an "inappropriate" comment but faced further criticism from Glanville's attorneys.
Former 'Real Housewives' star Leah McSweeney has filed a civil lawsuit against Andy Cohen, Bravo, and others, alleging a workplace culture promoting alcohol and drug use, failure to accommodate her disabilities, and intentional exacerbation of her conditions for dramatic reality TV. She claims that Cohen engages in cocaine use with employees and provides favorable treatment to those who partake, while promoting a culture of substance abuse that fails to accommodate disabled employees. Cohen's representative has denied the allegations.
Former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Leah McSweeney has filed a civil lawsuit against Andy Cohen, Bravo, and others, alleging a toxic workplace culture promoting alcohol and drug use. She claims the defendants failed to accommodate her disabilities, including alcohol use disorder and mental health disorders, and intentionally planned scenarios to exacerbate her disabilities for reality TV. McSweeney also alleges that Cohen engages in cocaine use with employees and provides favorable treatment to those who use cocaine, further promoting a workplace culture of substance abuse. Cohen's representative has denied the claims.
Andy Cohen refutes Leah McSweeney's lawsuit alleging cocaine use and workplace pressure to consume alcohol, calling the claims completely false. The lawsuit also implicates Bravo, NBCUniversal, and production company Shed Media. This legal battle adds to a series of lawsuits and allegations within the reality TV industry, including sexual assault claims and workplace misconduct, creating a tumultuous environment for the network and its personalities.
Former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Leah McSweeney is suing Bravo and Andy Cohen, alleging that they exploited her alcohol addiction and mental health issues for ratings. She claims they pressured her to drink, refused to accommodate her sobriety, and intentionally destabilized her for on-camera drama. The lawsuit also includes claims of sexual harassment and discrimination. This legal action follows similar lawsuits from other "Real Housewives" stars, and comes amid growing concerns about the treatment of cast members on reality TV shows.
