Bravo closes investigation into Andy Cohen as network renews 15 shows, including “The Valley”

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

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

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the network wrote: “The external investigation into the recent allegations made by Brandi Glanville and Leah McSweeney against Andy Cohen has now been completed and the claims have been found to be without merit.”

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

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The news comes in the wake of Bravo’s decision to renew 15 of its unscripted reality shows, including the latest Vanderpump Rules spin off, The valley.

Bravo also renewed Summer house, Married to medicine, Top chef, Southern charm, Southern hospitality, Under deckand a lot Real Housewives Shows including Beverly Hills, Orange County, Miami, New York City, Potomac And City.

Cohen, 55, has been the subject of multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior by former Bravo stars, including Brandi Glanville, Bethenny Frankel, NeNe Leakes and Leah McSweeney. The Bravo mogul has been accused of sexual harassment, discrimination and creating an environment where reality stars are pressured to drink alcohol and use other drugs in order to receive “preferential treatment and edits.”

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On May 8, Cohen said The Hollywood Reporter that the claims were “hurtful” when he spoke out about the allegations he has faced recently.

“Obviously it’s not fun to be 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 look at it all. I know the truth and I know how I behaved and I handle it confidently 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,” adding that he believes “most of the people involved in those shows were very grateful for the platform.”

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