Bravo Executive Refutes Ex-‘RHONY’ Star’s Cocaine Allegations
Andy Cohen has formally challenged drug-related claims made by Leah McSweeney. He filed new court papers in early April 2026 seeking to remove cocaine-related allegations from her lawsuit.
Court filings and timeline
In March 2026, a federal judge ruled McSweeney’s suit against Bravo could proceed in court. The judge denied the network’s effort to force arbitration.
Days later, Cohen submitted filings aiming to strip references to alleged cocaine use from the complaint. His filings argue the specific accusations lack reliable evidence.
Claims and the response
McSweeney alleges she was pressured to drink while filming Real Housewives of New York. She also contends Cohen favored cast members who partied with him, and she referenced alleged cocaine use.
The Bravo executive refutes those assertions as unsupported. Cohen says the allegations rely on anonymous tips and vague public footage, not firsthand accounts of him using drugs.
Evidence cited by Cohen
- Cohen says two anonymous cast members are cited as private sources.
- He notes one former cast member reportedly called him a “cocaine head” after not being recast.
- He disputes reliance on an unspecified public video attributed to an unnamed person.
People involved
- Andy Cohen — Executive producer connected to the Real Housewives franchise and a senior Bravo executive.
- Leah McSweeney — Former Real Housewives of New York cast member and plaintiff in the suit against Bravo.
What happens next
A federal judge will decide whether to excise the cocaine-related claims from the complaint. That decision could change the scope of the case moving forward.
The outcome may influence how networks handle sensitive allegations from talent. Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor court developments and report updates.
