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Caroline Manzo, 62, a former star of the show “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” has filed a lawsuit against Bravo, Shed Media, and others alleging that her co-star, Brandi Glanville, sexually harassed and assaulted her during the filming of the show in Morocco. The lawsuit is filed in New York State Supreme Court. She has accused the producers of the show of hiring Glanville as a cast member despite “overwhelming prior notice of [her] prior deviant sexual proclivities and sexually harassing conduct”
Incident Overview
In a recent legal confrontation, reality TV star Caroline Manzo has initiated legal proceedings against the network Bravo. This case centers on allegations of sexual misconduct against Caroline by Brandi Glanville, who is best known for her role on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”.
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As per the lawsuit, during the filming of RHUGT, Glanville kissed Manzo multiple times without her consent, forcibly kissed and humped her, and engaged in other inappropriate behavior, causing Manzo extreme emotional distress. The incident reminded Manzo of the childhood trauma she faced at the young age of 7.
As per the lawsuit, Bravo enlisted Manzo to join the cast of Season 4 of Ultimate Girls Trip. Manzo was scheduled to film in Morocco alongside fellow housewives like Brandi Glanville. But, she left the shooting midway due to this horrific incident.
Caroline Manzo’s Stance
Throughout the filming of the said show, Manzo alleges that the producers encouraged and permitted cast members to sexually harass each other to boost ratings.
“Defendants, including Bravo, regularly ply the Real Housewives cast with alcohol, cause them to become severely intoxicated, and then direct, encourage and/or allow them to sexually harass other cast members because that is good for ratings”, Manzo, 62, said in her statement.
Manzo’s attorney alleges, “Caroline Manzo is a victim of those harmful actions. This lawsuit seeks to hold defendants accountable for their unlawful conduct and hopefully discourage defendants from continuing to sacrifice their cast members’ safety for their own ratings and profits”.
Brandi Glanville’s Response To Allegations
In response to the allegations filed by Caroline Manzo, Glanville’s legal team has come forward and denied them. “Sadly, Brandi had to wake up to yet another lawsuit that includes defamatory, false accusations about her. While filming, Brandi followed what the producers asked of her, and there was no sexual assault,” said her legal team.
The statement continued: “She is innocent of these absurd accusations that have weighed on her mental and physical health for far too long without a word of support from Peacock, Shed, or Bravo”.
During such turbulent times, Glanville consistently expresses her stance through active use of social media. Earlier in December 2023, she took to X (Former Twitter) and said: I am completely innocent. The producers ask you to do something. And then you get in trouble for it!!! The producers need to follow the rules!”
I am completely innocent, the producers ask you to do something. And then you get in trouble for it!!!! the producers need to follow the rules!
— Brandi Glanville (@BrandiGlanville) December 16, 2023
The situation is still developing, and both parties are expected to present their arguments in court. The outcome of the lawsuit will likely have implications for the production and management of reality TV shows in the future.
Previous Incidents on Reality TV
Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Reality TV drama has stirred up serious incidents. You might recall the physical altercation on The Real Housewives of New Jersey where Teresa Guidice infamously flipped a table. It was a shocking moment that resonated with viewers for its raw display of emotion.
On another Bravo series, Vanderpump Rules, there was an instance where the staff of SUR faced backlash for a contentious argument that veered into personal attacks.
While reality TV can be entertaining, it’s important to remember that the events depicted on screen do not always mirror reality. These events certainly make one question the lines between entertainment and real-life consequences.