Leah McSweeney Says Andy Cohen Launched Smear Campaign Using Over 20 Bravolebrities to RUIN Her Reputation!
Leah McSweeney isn’t backing down in her legal battle against Bravo and Andy Cohen — and now, she’s accusing the network boss of launching a full-on “character assassination” campaign using some of Bravo’s most famous Housewives.
In newly filed court documents obtained by Page Six, the former Real Housewives of New York City star claims that following her explosive 2024 lawsuit — which accused Cohen of using cocaine with cast members and pressuring her to relapse on camera — he retaliated by allegedly encouraging other Housewives to publicly discredit her.
“Andy Cohen used his power and influence to direct or induce a coordinated attack,” Leah’s legal team alleges, adding that over 20 Bravolebrities were “coaxed” into making negative statements to the press.
The filing names RHONY’s Luann de Lesseps, RHONJ’s Margaret Josephs, and RHOBH’s Kyle Richards among others, claiming their public comments wouldn’t have happened “but for Cohen’s direction.”
Among the quotes cited: Margaret Josephs reportedly told Page Six McSweeney’s suit aimed to “assassinate [Cohen’s] character,” while Heather Dubrow said on her podcast that McSweeney should be “thanking Bravo” for the platform.
Leah also doubled down on her allegations of Andy Cohen’s alleged drug use, noting that two unnamed former castmates privately confirmed his cocaine habits. The filing adds that former stars like Nene Leakes, Danielle Staub, and Kathy Griffin have publicly made similar claims.
Andy has repeatedly denied all allegations. When Leah first filed suit, he requested a retraction under threat of defamation. “Leah looks forward to discovery and depositions which she expects will be very revealing,” her attorney Gary Adelman told Page Six in a statement.
The judge has already dismissed parts of the original lawsuit but allowed several claims — including retaliation — to move forward as Leah McSweeney pushes for accountability behind the reality TV curtain.
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