Andy Cohen faced a rough year in 2023, and unfortunately for him, the troubles didn’t stop at the year’s end. One by one, former Real Housewives started coming after Andy and the network.
Chief among these was former Real Housewives of New York star, Bethenny Frankel. Inspired by the writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023, Bethenny urged reality TV stars to unionize. She held up Andy as the face of everything wrong with reality TV.
Since then, former Bravolebrities have had no problem speaking up against Andy and Bravo. In the face of heavy criticism and plenty of lawsuits, how does Andy feel?
Andy has no regrets in the face of criticism
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Andy addressed the growing movement against him and Bravo. “You know, I am a nostalgic person. I’m someone who appreciates everyone being on the same ride.” He added, “I’m incredibly proud of the close relationships I’ve built in my 20 years at the network. I’m super proud of what we’ve built and of everybody who’s been a part of it.”
He continued, “I think most people involved with these shows have been very grateful for the platform, but there will always be a few with complaints. Obviously, it’s no fun to be a target. So, yes, it’s hurtful.” However, he added, “But I have no regrets about the way I’ve handled anything.”
Andy explained, “I think everything that happens in your life informs the next thing that happens in your life. That’s the way I look at all this. I know what the truth is and I know how I’ve conducted myself, and I walk tall every day on that.” Andy took pride in the joy that Bravo brought to its viewers.
“There are legions of fans who are passionately devoted to this brand. It’s a tonic that helps them get through the pains and obstacles in their lives. When I got onstage at BravoCon, I was just blown away — 35,000 screaming people who came in from all across the globe. It was an intense experience that helped me put all this in perspective.”
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