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Bravo Closes Andy Cohen Investigation as Network Renews 15 Shows Including ‘The Valley’

The investigation was launched when Cohen was accused of inappropriate behavior by former Bravo stars, including Brandi Glanville, Bethenny Frankel, NeNe Leakes and Leah McSweeney



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Bravo has closed its external investigation into Andy Cohen amid a series of misconduct allegations.

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the network wrote, “The external investigation into Brandi Glanville and Leah McSweeney’s recent allegations against Andy Cohen is now complete and the allegations have been found to be without merit.”

Cohen’s talk show See what’s happening livewhich is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, has also been extended until 2025.



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Related: Andy Cohen Won’t Leave Bravo Despite Legal Issues, Says Network: ‘Absolutely No Truth’

The news comes amid Bravo’s decision to renew 15 of its unscripted reality shows, including its newest Vanderpump Rules spin off, The valley.

Bravo was also renewed summer house, Married to medicine, Top chef, Southern charm, Southern hospitality, Under deckand a whole lot Real Housewives Shows incl Beverly Hills, Orange County, Miami, New York City, Potomac And Salt Lake City.

Cohen, 55, has been the subject of various allegations of inappropriate behavior from former Bravo stars, including Brandi Glanville, Bethenny Frankel, NeNe Leakes and Leah McSweeney. The Bravo mogul is accused of sexual harassment, discrimination and creating an environment in which reality stars are pressured to drink alcohol and use other drugs in order to obtain “favorable treatment and change.”



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Related: Leah McSweeney says the truth is ‘on my side’ in lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen

On May 8, Cohen told The Hollywood Reporter that the claims were “hurtful” while speaking out about the allegations he has faced recently.

“Of course it’s no fun being a target,” he said. “But I don’t regret how I handled anything. I think everything that happens in your life affects the next thing that happens in your life. That’s how I see it all. I know what the truth is and I know how I behaved and I stand proud of that every day.”

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Cohen said he was “incredibly proud of the close relationships I’ve built over my 20 years at Bravo” and noted that in his opinion, “most of the people involved in these shows were very grateful for the platform. “

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