Andy Cohen accused of snorting cocaine with 'Housewives' stars, Leah McSweeney lawsuit alleges

A shocking new lawsuit reveals a troubling look at the inner workings of reality TV powerhouse Bravo, depicting a toxic environment that allegedly embraces drug use, promotes excessive drinking, and ignores predatory behavior.

According to court documents filed by former star Leah McSweeney, Bravo's culture is described as a dysfunctional club where drug use is rampant, with claims that network head Andy Cohen allegedly partakes in cocaine with select "Real Housewives" stars and offers special treatment to those who indulge with him.

Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that a senior producer at the network regularly sends unsolicited explicit images to lower-level production staff, with higher-ups turning a blind eye to the behavior. The lawsuit paints a disturbing picture of a network that tolerates and even enables harmful behavior behind the scenes.

In a shocking lawsuit, Leah McSweeney, 41, alleges that the network intentionally worsened her alcohol problem or prevented her from getting help in order to exploit her suffering for ratings. The fashion designer, known for her appearances on "The Real Housewives of New York City" and "Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip," claims that the network violated her rights by not allowing her to seek proper treatment for her alcohol addiction, despite being aware of the issue.

She also alleges that producers pressured her to drink, even though she was trying to quit. McSweeney is now seeking damages, while a representative for Andy Cohen denies the claims, stating they are completely false.

The news comes shortly after another "Real Housewives" star, Brandi Glanville, alleged in a legal letter that Andy Cohen, who is an executive producer of "RHONY" and "RHUGT" and hosts Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live," sexually harassed her while intoxicated. Glanville claimed that Cohen expressed interest in sleeping with another Bravo star while thinking of her and invited her to watch over FaceTime. Cohen has stated that the remark was meant as a joke but admitted that it was inappropriate.

In a lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York, Leah McSweeney alleges that Bravo fosters a culture that revolves around drug and alcohol use. The lawsuit also accuses Cohen of engaging in cocaine use with Housewives he employs, claiming that his preference for using cocaine with employees is well-known throughout the Real Housewives franchise. The lawsuit further alleges that Cohen provides more favorable treatment and edits to Housewives with whom he uses cocaine.

The documents do not specify the names of the "Housewives" cast members involved. According to McSweeney's lawyers, Cohen is accused of using cocaine with his employees to promote a workplace culture centered around drug and alcohol use, which hinders the accommodation of disabled employees trying to stay substance-free.

Additionally, a producer at Shed Media, the production company behind "RHONY" and "RHUGT," among other "Real Housewives" shows, is alleged to have sent unsolicited genitalia pictures to lower-level production staff.

The lawsuit also alleges that Bravo and Shed are aware of the producer's sexual harassment behavior and have continued to promote him to higher positions.

McSweeney's legal team claims that by not taking proper action, Bravo and Shed are sending a message that such behavior is acceptable and can be done without consequences.