BravoCon 2023 kicked off in Las Vegas on Friday, November 3, with a panel that includes the massive boss himself: Andy Cohen.
Cohen, 55, joined pal Jeff Lewis for a chat about Bravo stars previous and current and the way forward for numerous Actual Housewives franchises. As he typically does, Cohen refused to decide on only one Housewife as a favourite, however he wouldn’t stand for it when Lewis, 53, tried to badmouth Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills star Crystal Kung Minkoff.
“Justice for Crystal!” Cohen mentioned from the Gold Stage on the Caesars Discussion board.
Cohen was additionally fast to defend Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis beginner Monica Garcia when Lewis claimed her story strains aren’t inspirational. “I feel she got here on tremendous sturdy,” the Bravo exec instructed the gang.
Preserve scrolling for extra revelations from the “Ask Andy” panel:
Staying Mum on Bethenny
Through the viewers Q&A, one attendee tried to ask a query about Bethenny Frankel, however Lewis shut it down. “I don’t wish to discuss that,” he mentioned. (Frankel, 52, has been pushing for actuality stars to unionize and lately spoke out about her time on Bravo in an exposé revealed by Self-importance Truthful.)
Cohen, in the meantime, mentioned he needs to deal with the optimistic. “The exhibits which are on Bravo deliver hundreds of thousands of individuals a lot pleasure and a lot happiness, which is why we’re all right here — to have enjoyable,” he mentioned. “I really like the enjoyment that these exhibits deliver folks, and I feel all of us do. And that’s the place that I’m at.”
Andy Cohen and Bethenny Frankel. Rommel Demano/Getty Photos
What’s to Come on ‘RHONJ’ Season 14
Cohen confirmed that Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice’s feud received’t be the principle focus of The Actual Housewives of New Jersey when it returns for season 14. “What’s refreshing in regards to the season is … they simply hate one another. It’s like, as soon as that’s out the door … you possibly can transfer on and inform different tales,” he defined. “I feel it will likely be actually attention-grabbing for folks as a result of there are lots of new alliances.”
Earlier this yr, a supply confirmed to Us Weekly that the upcoming episodes of RHONJ received’t embody as many scenes centered across the sisters-in-law. “The entire season has been extra about filming separate scenes with Melissa and Teresa,” the insider defined. “Producers are attempting to create story strains inside every group of buddies so each group could have a unique drama, so it’s not all in regards to the Melissa and Teresa drama. Producers have tried to seize completely different tales.”
The place Andy’s Staying
Whereas many of the Bravolebrities in attendance are unfold out amongst two Las Vegas resorts, Cohen booked his personal lodging away from the hustle and bustle. “It was a choice I made,” he mentioned with fun.
Andy Cohen. Roy Rochlin/Getty Photos
The place Jeff Lewis Stands With Kyle Richards
Lewis claimed that he and RHOBH star Kyle Richards are “good now” after he known as her a “lesbian on Ozempic,” however Cohen identified that Richards, 54, didn’t attend Lewis’ pre-BravoCon celebration on Thursday, November 2, regardless of being invited. In addition they haven’t seen one another in individual since August, per Cohen.
Lewis additionally claimed that RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley has him blocked on Instagram. “I’m going to confront,” he quipped.
Will Jenna Lyons Return to ‘RHONY’?
Cohen didn’t supply any particular updates about The Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis solid, however he nodded to rumors that Jenna Lyons plans to depart by saying he “hopes” all the brand new RHONY stars will return for season 15.
Why Andy Likes RHOSLC’s Monica Garcia
“In her second episode, she had a second the place she was feeling insecure that she didn’t have the appropriate garments or no matter,” Cohen mentioned, referring to the second when Garcia, 40, confessed that she purchased a brand new Louis Vuitton bag for a ladies’ journey. “I believed it was some of the relatable and highly effective moments on a Housewives present.”
Cohen additionally acknowledged that the opposite RHOSLC solid members probably get resentful when Mary Cosby doesn’t take part in all their actions. “[She] exhibits up, however then she sort of doesn’t actually present up,” he defined.
Andy Cohen and Monica Garcia. Charles Sykes/Bravo
Is Andy Relationship Anybody?
Cohen mentioned he’s “probably not courting anybody proper now” however is maintaining his choices open through the apps. “I’m on Tinder, Raya, Hinge, Grindr. I’m on every little thing that I may very well be on,” he joked, including that he doesn’t ask his dates to signal nondisclosure agreements.
Requested in regards to the viral video that confirmed him with a person on his lap in June, Cohen replied, “It was Homosexual Delight!” He added: “I’m a single man. … There’s nothing to disgrace me [about] for having a great time on an evening off of being a dad.”
When Lewis requested if he’s seen the person since, Cohen replied, “We textual content.”
With reporting by Sarah Hearon and Andrea Simpson
