A new lawsuit gives us a “behind the scenes” look at the depravity of Hollywood and the lengths they would go to for the sake of ratings. Caroline Manzo has taken legal action against Bravo, alleging that she experienced sexual abuse and harassment at the hands of Brandi Glanville during the filming of the upcoming season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Filed in New York’s state Supreme Court on a Friday, Caroline Manzo’s lawsuit outlines disturbing incidents, including Brandi Glanville forcibly kissing her and engaging in unwanted physical contact by groping and fondling her breasts and vagina. Despite audio evidence of the altercation being captured by producers of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, no intervention occurred, according to the complaint.
The gravity of the situation is compounded by Caroline Manzo’s revelation that she had previously endured sexual assault at a young age. Caroline Manzo disclosed the details of the alleged assault to her husband, children, and two production heads of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip the following day. While Brandi Glanville is not directly named as a defendant, the suit describes her as an employee of the entities listed in the lawsuit, which include Bravo Media, Forest Productions, Warner Bros. Entertainment, NBC Universal Media, Shed Media, and Peacock.
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The lawsuit underscores the defendants’ purported awareness of Brandi Glanville’s history of inappropriate behaviour, yet their continued employment of her for the show. It alleges a culture within the production that fosters and even encourages such misconduct for the sake of ratings. The producers of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip are accused of facilitating an environment where cast members are supplied with alcohol to excess, leading to situations of sexual harassment for entertainment value.
At the time of the incident, both Caroline Manzo and Brandi Glanville left filming prematurely in January 2023, prompting an investigation by Peacock into Caroline Manzo’s claims. Brandi Glanville responded to the allegations on Twitter, suggesting it was a setup.
Peacock and Shed Media, in a joint statement, emphasised their commitment to the safety of their cast and crew and launched an investigation promptly. The lawsuit aims not only to seek justice for Caroline Manzo but also to compel the defendants to prioritise the safety and well-being of their talent over commercial interests. The legal representation for Caroline Manzo, asserts that the case exposes the toll reality television can exact on its participants, both emotionally and physically.
Quoted excerpts from Brandi Glanville’s past tweets further contextualise the culture alleged in the lawsuit. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville is quoted as tweeting: “Producers may not shove the alcohol down our throats, but they sure do encourage it even in Morocco during the day where it’s illegal to drink” and “They had pretty sure told me to rip his shirt off … I was doing what I was told.”
As the legal proceedings unfold, the future of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip remains uncertain, with no premiere date announced and Bravo yet to comment on the matter. However, the lawsuit exposes the depravity of Hollywood in chasing after ratings.
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