Leah McSweeney has slammed “heinous” Andy Cohen and Bravo just hours after Page Six broke the news that a bombshell lawsuit had been filed against them.
“There’s something wonderful about the concept of reality TV: millions of people you’ve never met can laugh with you, cry with you, empathize with you, and cheer you on,” she wrote. Ta. on instagram Late Tuesday. “But I am disturbed by the reckless and egregious manner in which those at the top are drooling over the misfortunes and misfortunes of women, including myself.”
The former “Real Housewives of New York City” star, 41, alleges in a federal lawsuit that the station preyed on her alcoholism while filming, and also claims that King of Bravo claimed he snorted cocaine with his favorite “Housewives” and Doll pals. Show them a special professional favor.
“The allegations against Andy are completely false,” a representative for Cohen told Page Six in response to the lawsuit.
However, McSweeney doubled down on his claims in an Instagram statement, saying that the fan-favorite Bravo show “creates an unsafe work environment and encourages substance abuse to artificially create drama.” , run by people who cynically prey on the weaknesses of their employees.” ”
She added: “It’s a work culture where addiction, alcoholism and pain are not only expected, but encouraged and encouraged.”
The designer, who was married to a mobster, admitted to including “personal” anecdotes in her lawsuit. She used to be afraid to share, but now she feels “strong enough” to endure whatever happens next.
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Mr. McSweeney’s lawsuit is just the latest in a series of legal issues facing Mr. Cohen, 55, and Mr. Bravo. A few weeks ago, “Real Housewives of New Jersey” alumnus Caroline Manzo also sued the group over similar allegations, saying the women were accused of failing to stop sexual harassment from co-star Brandi. “I gave him alcohol,” he said. Granville.
Glanville, 52, called Manzo’s claims “ridiculous” but later sent a legal letter to Cohen himself accusing him of sexual harassment.
Mr Cohen apologized for the “inappropriate” comment, but insisted it was meant as a “joke”. However, Granville’s lawyer had a different idea.
“A boss who encourages employees on FaceTime videos of clearly intoxicated bosses and encourages employees to watch their bosses have sex with other employees is guilty of sexual harassment, even if NBC made it up. This is sexual harassment, plain and simple, by any definition,” Brian Friedman and Mark Geragos said in a statement.
“Why would Andy Cohen get a pass? Any other supervisor at Comcast/NBC who engaged in this kind of behavior would be fired on the spot.”
