Andy Cohen has responded to Jen Shah’s recent accusation that he is still upset about her refusal to participate in a one-on-one interview with him before commencing her prison sentence. During a recent episode of SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, the 55-year-old host addressed the situation, emphasizing the irony of the timing given his recent experience with an online scam unrelated to Shah.
Cohen clarified, “I just need to predicate that I’m a current victim of fraud, which is what she is in jail for.” He made it clear that he wasn’t directly connecting Shah to his scamming incident but found it ironic. His co-host, John Hill, interjected, describing Shah’s actions as “a hateful thing she was involved in.”
Andy Cohen and Jen Shah (Credits: Entertainment Tonight)
The Bravo executive defended the network against Heather Gay’s claims about an alleged black eye incident, stating that if footage existed, it would have been aired. He questioned the logic behind not presenting evidence if available and dismissed Shah’s accusation that he harbored a grudge for not securing a one-on-one interview.
Cohen admitted, “I had forgotten about the one-on-one with Jen,” acknowledging that he initially wanted to conduct it. However, he revealed that Shah’s stipulations were unreasonable, demanding a docuseries and a substantial amount of money. Cohen asserted that Shah’s insistence on professing innocence made it akin to previous interviews where she lied about her involvement.
Following Heather Gay’s revelation on the Bravo series that Jen Shah was responsible for her injury, Shah responded on her Instagram Story. She challenged Bravo to provide evidence of the alleged assault, asserting that the network couldn’t live without her presence in season 4. Shah also claimed that Andy Cohen was still upset about her declining the one-on-one interview.
The dispute unfolded as Heather Gay and her co-stars confronted new Housewife Monica Garcia over her alleged involvement in an Instagram troll account. Gay expressed frustration with Jen Shah, recalling past instances of defending her despite doubts and receiving criticism for the black eye incident.
In summary, the ongoing feud involves accusations, denials, and a clash of perspectives among the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast members, with Andy Cohen addressing the situation on his show.
