Andy Cohen Sidesteps ‘Reality Reckoning’ Question, Says Bravo Brings Viewers ‘Joy’

Andy Cohen appears unbothered by Bethenny Frankel's "Reality Reckoning" — at least publicly. The Bravo host and super-producer took the stage as BravoCon began on Friday in Las Vegas, and during a fan Q&A, he was asked what he thought about Bethenny Frankel's attempts to unionize with other reality stars and her campaign against the network.

"My thoughts are that Bravo, as we all can see...Bravo, and the shows that are on Bravo, bring millions of people so much joy, and so much happiness, which is why we are all here, to have fun. And what I think is, I live in the joy that these shows bring people, and I think we all do," he said. "That's the place that I'm at."

Frankel began her quest for a reality TV union months ago amid the Hollywood writers' strike. But the conversation was brought to the forefront again when Vanity Fair published a story earlier this week titled, "Inside the Real Housewives Reckoning That's Rocking Bravo." The Oct. 30 article featured the accounts of former Real Housewives of New York stars Frankel, Leah McSweeney and Eboni K. Williams, who detailed some of their most difficult moments as members of the franchise.

McSweeney called out Cohen specifically for a moment when she believed he "looked disappointed" after he found out her relapse wasn't captured on camera. Frankel also accused Cohen of not taking responsibility for the people he claimed to be the boss of, and encouraging and facilitating excessive drinking. "You can't be the leader of the universe, then act like you don't know what's going on in it," she said of the Watch What Happens Live host.

Williams also spoke about racist comments allegedly made by RHONY co-star Ramona Singer, who is no longer attending BravoCon following the reports. The story also recalled moments when Cohen invited Singer onto his lap on Watch What Happens Live and appeared to encourage her behavior.

Cohen didn't comment any further on the Vanity Fair story during his BravoCon panel on Friday, but he did confirm that interest was so high in the Ultimate Girls Trip season featuring Singer and fellow RHONY alums Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, Kristen Taekman and Kelly Bensimon that it was given an earlier release date; it will now air ahead of the season filmed in Morocco, which some reports claim has been shelved. When asked if we would still see that season, Cohen said, "I hope so."

Earlier on Friday, Cohen did cause a bit of a stir on Instagram by acknowledging the accusations. On a meme post with the caption, "Vanity Fair breaks the news that adults drink and Ramona is racist," Cohen commented with a laughing emoji.

Cohen will take the stage again on Saturday morning for a second edition of "Ask Andy."

BravoCon, which is being held at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, continues through Sunday, Nov. 5.

Additional reporting by Charlotte Walsh.