Roxanne 
Andy Cohen is stepping in to clear the air, and stepping up to defend one of Bravo’s newest Housewives.
During a live episode of SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, Cohen addressed circulating online rumors about both The Traitors and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, while also sharing a behind-the-scenes moment that revealed just how personal fan reactions can get for reality stars.
First, Andy shut down speculation that The Traitors is gearing up for an All-Star season next year.
“There’s a lot of rumors online that they’re doing an All-Star season of Traitors next year and I don’t believe that’s true,” he said plainly.
He also addressed another rumor fans have been asking about: claims that RHOBH newcomer Amanda Frances quit filming midway through the season.
According to Andy, that narrative is flat-out wrong.
“No. She absolutely didn’t,” he said. “And by the way, I think Amanda Frances is great for the show.”
Cohen went on to praise Amanda, calling her a compelling addition to the cast and highlighting her background and story. He said viewers and castmates are reacting strongly to her presence — which he views as part of what makes a good Housewife.
“She’s a self-made person… she’s got a story to tell,” he added, urging fans to give her grace as her first season plays out.
The conversation then shifted to something more personal: Andy revealed he privately reached out to a social media user after seeing an especially harsh post targeting Amanda.
Cohen said he imagined what it would feel like for Amanda to wake up, check her phone, and see a viral insult written about her — especially while balancing life with two young children and revisiting footage filmed a year earlier.
He DM’d the poster directly and reminded him that reality stars are still real people.
Andy emphasized that criticism is fair — but cruelty isn’t necessary. After a respectful exchange, the user ultimately deleted the post.
“It felt good,” Andy admitted, adding that the interaction ended on a surprisingly positive note.
Co-host John Hill agreed, noting how brutal internet culture has become and how easy it is to forget there are real humans on the other side of the screen.
Andy echoed that sentiment simply: viewers should remember that reality TV may be entertainment, but the people involved are living real lives.
