Andy Cohen has offered a public apology to Garcelle Beauvais.
After catching heat for the apparent disinterest he showed towards Garcelle at the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion, which saw Lisa Rinna admitting to throwing her book in the trash, Andy took to his radio show to express regret.
“I need to really sincerely apologize not only for diverting the topic but for not returning — even worse — to the serious conversation that was at hand,” Andy said on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy on October 24. “I have deep admiration for Garcelle.”
According to Andy, he and Garcelle “had a really good, productive conversation last Thursday” about his reunion behavior, which resulted in a bevy of online backlash.
“I should have been more in tune with her feelings,” he admitted. “I just wanted to say that because I’ve been logging in and I get it.”
Andy issues Garcelle an apology after his performance at the #RHOBH Reunion and teases that Kathy is clocking in 💎 pic.twitter.com/16047PmK9o
— Queens of Bravo (@queensofbravo) October 24, 2022
After Lisa acknowledged that it was she, not Erika Jayne as previously thought, who threw away Garcelle’s book, “Love Me as I Am,” Andy seemed more concerned with chatting with Lisa and Erika, and joking about Lisa’s lack of recycling, than reflecting on how it made Garcelle feel.
Honestly, the book in the trash – and @Andy’s abhorrent behavior at the reunion – is one big metaphor for how Garcelle is treated on this show. It’s infuriating… and heartbreaking. #RHOBH pic.twitter.com/SRzigx42NT
— 〰️ (@misspettylamarr) October 20, 2022
Following the episode, social media users took to Twitter and Instagram to voice their opinions, even calling for Bravo to find a new host for future RHOBH reunions.
“I am disappointed in your treatment of Garcelle during Reunion #2. You joined with Rinna and Erika laughing about throwing her book in the trash and joking about recycling instead of addressing the real issue,” one person shared.
“So wait, executive producer, Andy Cohen, watched this reunion before it aired and thought it was OK to show himself and the mean girls make fun of Garcelle’s book being thrown in the trash? So damn disgusting. He got a kick out of this scene,” said another, adding the hashtag, “Fire Andy Cohen.”
And another begged, “Bravo, please get another host for the reunions. Andy Cohen isn’t even trying to hide his favoritism anymore. And the way he treated Garcelle was absolutely disgusting. Please get an unbiased host! #RHOBH #bravotv.”
Although Andy got back on the good side of some fans with his apology, others were still upset.
“Glad Andy apologized to Garcelle but he should also stop play favorites. [Rinna] and Erika have been horrible this season and he is laughing about it. Seriously considering dropping [Bravo] from my list,” one person said on Twitter.
“Mind you he could have been apologized last week for free on any platform but waited for a radio show it’s all fake and for views and promotions [Andy]. Garcelle is classic for even accepting this half a– apology you are classless,” added another.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 12 reunion concludes with part three on Wednesday, October 26, at 8/7c on Bravo.
Lindsay Cronin
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