Lisa Vanderpump voiced her opinion on two major lawsuits in the reality TV world as she defended Andy Cohen while blasting Rachel Leviss.
The former “Beverly Hills Housewives” star, 63, sided with Andy, 55, after he was sued for discrimination by “Real Housewife of New York” star Leah McSweeney, 41.
She also criticized her former “Vanderpump Rules” co-star Leviss, 29, and called her “revenge porn” lawsuit against Tom Sandoval, 40, and Ariana Madix, 38, “ridiculous.”
Vanderpump was seen arriving at LAX on Friday being questioned about McSweeney's allegations that Cohen “did cocaine with housewives he employed,” who received favorable treatment in return.
“Nobody gets a good cut on this show, that's for sure,” Lisa told TMZ. “And Andy drinks coke? “I know because I’ve celebrated with him hundreds of times — in my shop, in my house, in New York — that I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Lisa Vanderpump voiced her opinion on two major lawsuits in the reality TV world as she defended Andy Cohen while blasting Rachel Leviss; Seen on January 25th in New York
Lisa, 63, sided with Andy, 55, after he was sued for discrimination by RHONY star Leah McSweeney, 41. She also criticized Leviss, 29, calling her “revenge porn” lawsuit “ridiculous.”
“I would say categorically no, he wouldn't do that. In fact, I know for a fact he wouldn't do that.”
When asked if she thought Leah was “making it up,” Lisa replied, “Anyone can say anything, right?”
She also said that the allegations were “nothing concrete,” adding, “I think that's bullshit. “Like I said, I know Andy Cohen very well.”
She also hinted that she had seen other stars using cocaine, but did not name any names.
When asked about Leah's claim that she felt “pressured to drink,” Lisa replied, “I was on that show and you drink when you want to drink.” Who pressures you? I do not understand that. “You are responsible for your own actions.”
After being told that “it's a better show when everyone's drinking,” Lisa replied, “Not necessarily” and said she's “always sober.”
Lisa was then asked to comment on Rachel's lawsuit.
'That's ridiculous. I think if you don't want anyone to share your porn, then don't send it to your best friend's boyfriend.'
Vanderpump was asked about McSweeney's allegations that Cohen “used cocaine with the housewives he employed,” who received favorable treatment in return; Seen in 2023
“Andy drinks coke? “I know because I've celebrated with him hundreds of times – in my shop, in my house, in New York – that I've never seen anything like this,” she explained; Cohen seen in 2023
She also said that the allegations were “nothing concrete,” adding, “I think that's bullshit.” Like I said, I know Andy Cohen very well.
Lisa was then asked to comment on Rachel's lawsuit. 'That's ridiculous. I think if you don't want anyone to share your porn, then don't send it to your best friend's boyfriend.” Rachel seen in 2023
Lisa was then informed that it was a “FaceTime video that she didn't know was recorded” and that Rachel claimed Tom recorded it and Ariana found it and shared it with the castmates.
“Well, she didn't share it with me! Why would she leave me out?' Lisa replied jokingly.
When asked if this was inappropriate behavior, she agreed, saying, “It's all inappropriate.”
This came after McSweeney said in court documents reviewed by Page Six that Cohen “tends to offer more favorable treatment to the housewives with whom he uses cocaine” and makes strategic edits to make them look better.
Cohen “intentionally used cocaine with his employees to further promote a work culture that thrives on drug and alcohol use, resulting in the disregard of employees with disabilities and attempts to remain drug-free,” McSweeney said in court documents.
A representative for Cohen told that “the allegations against Andy are completely false.”
McSweeney, 41, appeared on two seasons of “The Real Housewives of New York City” in 2020-2021 and one season of “Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip,” which aired last year.
McSweeney said in the legal documents that Bravo “lives off drug and alcohol use,” without naming any parties besides Cohen.
Leviss is suing Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix for “revenge porn, wiretapping and invasion of privacy” following last year’s Scandoval drama
Leviss had a months-long affair with Sandoval, 40, which signaled the end of his nine-year relationship with Madix, 38, last year; Tom and Ariana seen in 2023
McSweeney's legal team said that “this environment led to Ms. McSweeney's relapse into alcohol addiction shortly after joining Season 12 of RHONY.”
McSweeney named Cohen, Bravo, Shed Media and Shed's parent company Warner Media in her lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages.
Meanwhile, Leviss is suing Sandoval and Madix for “revenge porn, wiretapping and invasion of privacy” following last year’s Scandoval drama.
“Scandoval garnered enormous public attention, went completely viral, and breathed new life into Vanderpump Rules,” says the complaint, obtained by .
“It also caused chaos in Leviss' life, culminating in months of inpatient treatment in a psychiatric facility and her exit from the show.” Prompted by “Bravo” and “Evolution” in conjunction with the casting, Leviss faced unprecedented public criticism and became, without exaggeration, one of the most hated women in America.”
Last year it was revealed that Leviss had an intimate FaceTime conversation with Sandoval that was recorded without her knowledge.
During an interview with Bethenny Frankel in August, Leviss accused Sandoval of recording the video chat.
has contacted representatives from Sandoval, Madix and Leviss for comment.
Bravo, NBCUniversal, Cohen and producers working on “Vanderpump Rules” are not named in the lawsuit, but are mentioned frequently.
This came after McSweeney said in court documents reviewed by Page Six that Cohen “tends to provide more favorable treatment to the housewives with whom he uses cocaine” and makes strategic edits to make them look better; Pictured in NYC in June 2021
The 19-page lawsuit was filed by Leviss in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday.
Leviss had a months-long affair with Sandoval that heralded the end of his nine-year relationship with Madix last year. The fallout was caught on camera and both Leviss and Sandoval were heavily shamed by viewers and castmates alike.
The affair came to light after Madix discovered an intimate FaceTime video of him and Leviss on Sandoval's phone.
Leviss has insisted the video was recorded without her knowledge, and last summer she accused Sandoval of recording the Facetime.
Levis is seeking a jury trial and has requested that the court order the destruction of all copies of the illegally obtained recordings of her and order the defendants to stop distributing them. She also seeks compensatory, special, general and consequential damages.