Kelly Dodd Criticizes Andy Cohen’s Stance on ‘MAGA’ Representation in ‘Real Housewives’

Former “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Kelly Dodd criticized Bravo host Andy Cohen for his remarks about the presence of “MAGA women” on the show. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Dodd responded to Cohen’s comments on Threads about the diversity of perspectives portrayed in the series.

Cohen defended the inclusion of different points of view, stating, “If we didn’t showcase people with different POVs there would be no show. Also, it’s a show about the women and their relationships, not about politics.” Dodd, however, disputed this justification.

Dodd stated, “They’re making excuses that they need points of view when I don’t think that’s true. He doesn’t have different points of view. I think he’s full of s—.”

She highlighted Cohen’s alleged biased stance against conservatives and accused him of being disingenuous about welcoming diversity. Dodd cited slipping ratings as a possible reason for Cohen’s recent embrace of conservative perspectives, claiming, “I think that he sees that the ratings are slipping, and he needs to get back some conservative. He’s lost half of his audience.”

Despite Cohen’s assertion that the “Real Housewives” brand is not political, Dodd argued that any political discussions during the COVID-19 pandemic affected audience perceptions. She noted that Bravo and its parent company, NBCUniversal, declined to comment on the situation.

Dodd, who departed the series in 2021 amidst controversy over her remarks on the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, is not the only cast member to have left the franchise due to political views. Annemarie Wiley, a former cast member of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” also spoke on this issue. She revealed she was not invited back after expressing conservative stances.

Wiley shared, “I was given a terrible edit by Bravo, and I found out after the season was finished when they didn’t invite me back that that was the reason… because I was a conservative.”

Although NBCUniversal announced that Bravo performed well among key female demographics on the streaming service Peacock, the “Real Housewives” franchise has reportedly faced declining ratings in recent years. Dodd’s commentary reflects ongoing discussions about the place of politics in reality television.