Bravo has closed its external investigation into Andy Cohen after a series of allegations of misconduct.
In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the network wrote, “An external investigation into Brandi Glanville and Leah McSweeney’s recent allegations against Andy Cohen has now been completed and the allegations have been found to be unfounded.”
Cohen’s talk show Watch what’s happening livewhich celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, has also been renewed until 2025.
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Andy Cohen at Bravocon 2022.
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The news comes amid Bravo’s decision to renew 15 of its unscripted reality shows, including its latest Vanderpump Rules spinoff, Valley.
Bravo also renewed Summer house, Married to medicine, A top chef, Southern charm, southern hospitality, Below deckand killed Real Housewives shows including Beverly Hills, Orange County, Miami, New York City, Potomac and Salt Lake City.
Cohen, 55, has been the subject of various allegations of inappropriate behavior by former Bravo stars, including Brandi Glanville, Bethenny Frankel, NeNe Leakes and Leah McSweeney. The Bravo mogul is accused of sexual harassment, discrimination and creating an environment where reality stars are pressured to drink alcohol and take other drugs for “favorable treatment and arrangements.”
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(L) Andy Cohen and Bethenny Frankel on ‘Watch What Happens Live’.
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May 8, Cohen said The Hollywood Reporter that the claims were “painful” as he spoke about the allegations he has been facing lately.
“Obviously, it’s not fun to be a target,” he said. “But I don’t regret the way I handled anything. I think everything that happens in your life determines the next thing that happens in your life. That’s how I look at all of this. I know what is true and I know how I behaved, and I claim it every day.”
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Cohen said he’s “incredibly proud of the close relationships I’ve built in my 20 years” at Bravo, as he noted he believes “most of the people involved in these shows have been very grateful for the platform.”
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