Kelly Dodd Slams Andy Cohen Over ‘MAGA Women’ Remarks

Former ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star Kelly Dodd criticized Bravo host Andy Cohen for his comments on the inclusion of ‘MAGA women’ in the series. This was following Cohen’s defense of the show’s diversity in political viewpoints.

Cohen responded to questions on Threads about the prevalence of ‘MAGA women’ on the ‘Orange County’ season. He stated that the show focuses on women’s relationships, not politics. ‘If we didn’t showcase people with different POV’s there would be no show,’ he remarked.

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—.

Dodd accused Cohen and Bravo of neglecting conservative perspectives in favor of ratings. She asserted, ‘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.’ She argued that engaging in political talk risks alienating audiences.

Cohen had previously noted that the ‘Real Housewives’ was largely apolitical, stating, ‘The show is not about politics. It’s about women’s lives. It’s not about politics. No one’s running for office, or no one’s talking about politics.’

Bravo and its parent company NBCUniversal did not comment further. Dodd, who left the series in 2021 after controversial statements about COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, argues political bias played a role in her firing. Annemarie Wiley also experienced similar challenges post-2024 after expressing support for conservative views.

Despite Bravo’s recognition as a leading entertainment network among female demographics, ‘Real Housewives’ ratings have been reportedly declining. Nonetheless, Cohen maintains that the inclusion of diverse viewpoints is critical for the show’s success.