Andy Cohen's 'WWHL' renewed as Bravo calls claims 'nonsense'

Andy Cohen's work continues watch what happens live, Bravo has renewed its much-loved late-night talk show through 2025 after completing an investigation into the former star's allegations. real housewivesThe franchise of which he is also the executive producer.

“The external investigation into the recent allegations made by Brandi Glanville and Leah McSweeney against Andy Cohen has now been completed and the claims were found to be unfounded,” a Bravo spokesperson said. Hollywood Reporter.

The statement came ahead of NBCUniversal's upfront presentation for next week and coincides with the news that real housewives There are no signs of the franchise slowing down. new season of housewives The show, set in Atlanta, Beverly Hills, Miami, New York City, Orange County, Potomac and Salt Lake City, will premiere in the 2024-25 season (dates have yet to be announced).

Before celebrating our 15th anniversary WHHL Later in the year, host Cohen sat down with heart For a cover story published this week, where he addressed many of the former's allegations for the first time housewives Stars McSweeney and Glanville, as well as Caroline Manzo and Ebony Williams.

“Unfortunately, I can't talk about some of these things,” he told co-editor Mer Roshan Glanville and Manzo accused him of sexual harassment, and McSweeney accused him of attempts to destroy her sobriety. “What I will say about alcohol is that we have a lot of sober people and there are people who got sober on the show, like Countess Luann. [de Lesseps], We have people who have never had a drink during the entire show. Jill Zarin. Kandi Burris. Heather Dubrow will occasionally have a glass of champagne. So sure, there are people who drink alcohol. There are many people who never drink alcohol. We don't force anyone to do anything. But no one is secretly hiding liquor bottles on the sets. This is ridiculous. We have been very supportive of people's restraint.”

McSweeney filed a lawsuit in February, naming Cohen as well as Bravo, NBC/Universal, production house Shed Media US and producers John Paparazzo, Lisa Shannon and Darren Ward. He accused him of a conspiracy to make him a victim of alcohol addiction to increase the ratings of the show. ,[Cohen] engages in cocaine use with the 'Housewives' and other Bravolebrities whom he hires” and “The 'Housewives' with whom he uses cocaine, rewarding them with more favorable treatment and editing,” 55 The year-old Bravo producer and host are also claimed in the lawsuit.

Cohen denied the allegations on Twitter at the time, with a representative saying, “The claims against Andy are completely false.”

weeks ago, pre-RHOBH Star Brandi Glanville claimed that Cohen bragged that he would love to “sleep with another Bravo star” and that he was “thinking” about her, inviting Glanville to see her on FaceTime, which she did. Said to be an “extraordinary abuse of power”. Cohen immediately dismissed it on

Glanville herself is facing legal action brought by another castmate, Caroline Manzo, who accused Glanville of sexually assaulting her during the shooting of season four of the spinoff series. Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Tripwhich was filmed with Glanville's return and has not yet aired.

when talking heart About claims about alcohol housewives On set, Cohen, who hosts the Bravo reunion show, said, “We don't need to start drama! Have you seen Ramona Singer on Tuesday at 1pm? Have you ever met Lisa Rinna in the afternoon? Lisa Rinna doesn't need a glass of rosé to explain how she's feeling. Margaret Josephs drinks only Diet Coke, and becomes a true cannon wherever she goes. I don't think Teresa Giudice would say it was red wine that caused her to flip that table! For God's sake we start filming the reunion at 6am!”

Cohen also reflected on prior calls—Rhony Star Bethenny Frankel spoke out in favor of reality stars forming a union and said that although some of these claims have been hurtful, she ultimately has no regrets.

“I am extremely proud of the close relationships I have built over my 20 years at the network,” he said. “I am so proud of what we have built and everyone who has been a part of it. I think most people associated with these shows are very grateful for this platform, but some people will always have complaints. Obviously, being a target is no fun. So, yes, it's sad. But I have no regrets about the way I handled anything.”