All smiles.
Despite all the drama over at Bravo, the network’s host, Andy Cohen, seemed to be in a pleasant mood as he posed with Kelly Ripa at a pre-Oscars party in Los Angeles Friday night.
The “Watch What Happens Live” host, 55, was seen grinning ear-to-ear in photos with the “Live with Kelly and Mark” co-host, 53, at a CAA’s pre-Oscars bash at the Sunset Tower, where guests included A-listers like Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Steven Spielberg.
Cohen recently ripped a lawsuit filed against him by former “Real Housewives of New York” star Leah McSweeney, we exclusively reported, that accused him, in part, of snorting cocaine with some of the reality show’s stars.
The executive producer called the allegations against him a “shakedown” and claimed that McSweeney, 41, was trying to “force an unjustified settlement” with him.
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However, the fashion designer’s lawyer told Page Six that Cohen is allegedly attempting to bully alleged victims like McSweeney into silence.
In the lawsuit, obtained by Page Six last month, McSweeney claimed that Cohen allegedly does hard drugs with several of the “Housewives” and hands out special professional favors to them.
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Additionally, the former Bravo star — who appeared on two seasons of “The Real Housewives of New York City” and one season of spin-off “The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip” — claimed that Cohen and Bravo allegedly created an environment that turned a blind eye to sexually predatory behavior and preyed on her alcohol problem in an attempt to garner record ratings.
McSweeney is seeking unspecified damages.
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Following the allegations, a rep for Cohen told Page Six, “The claims against Andy are completely false.”
Following the suit, several Bravo stars spoke out in defense of Cohen.
“I’ve done WWHL about a dozen times and I must admit I’m jealous I was never offered anything stronger than a good wholesome time,” commented “Shahs of Sunset” alum Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi on Page Six’s Instagram post.
“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 ????,” added “Real Housewives of Dubai” star Chanel Ayan.
Meanwhile, “Real Housewives of Miami” star Guerdy Abraira said she had been around Cohen “many many times” and has “NEVER been offered anything but good hospitality.”