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In the latest twist thatโs sending more shockwaves through the Bravoverse, former Real Housewives of New York City sensation, Leah McSweeney, has launched a legal bombshell straight at Bravo and Andy Cohen. The suit claims the network and Cohen lit the fuse on McSweeneyโs battle with alcoholism, all for a taste of those sky-high ratings.
In 2019, just before the cameras rolled on Season 12. McSweeney, fresh from conquering her demons, revealed her fragile sobriety to the showโs creators, only to find herself plunged into a calculated whirlpool of temptation engineered to ignite on-screen chaos. Itโs reality TV gone rogue โ the lawsuit accuses the production powerhouse behind the drama, including giants NBC Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery, of weaving a toxic tapestry designed to push McSweeney to the brink.

McSweeney has unleashed a personal accusation at Cohen, Bravoโs puppet master, painting him as the kingpin of an alleged cocaine-fueled empire, favoring those who partake in his off-screen antics with glowing edits and screen time. According to McSweeney, Cohenโs not just pushing boundaries; heโs bulldozing them, fostering a culture of substance misuse that sidelines anyone daring to stay clean.
Cohenโs camp fires back, branding McSweeneyโs accusations as pure fiction. But McSweeneyโs not backing down, taking to Instagram to decry the โdangerous work environmentโ at Bravo, accusing the network of fueling drama through destructive means.