Brandi Glanville's lawyer claimed she was “exploited and abused by NBC, Bravo, Warner Bros. and Shed Media” as they accused the network of “hiding evidence” that would clear her name in an explosive one new legal letter threatening a lawsuit.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 51, has decided to wage a “public reputation war” against the network following allegations of sexual assault against Glanville by her “Ultimate Girls' Trip” co-star Caroline Manzo. “was silenced.”
The 62-year-old “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star made headlines in 2023 when she claimed that Glanville kissed her without consent and even “kissed her vagina against her back” while filming the Housewives spin-off show in Morocco pressed”.
Last month, Manzo, 62, formally filed a lawsuit against Bravo over her claims that the production encouraged Glanville to engage in sexual harassment.
Now, in a new legal demand, Glanville's lawyers appear to be claiming that Manzo is lying and insisting that no attack occurred as they demand that the network turn over to them “all existing documents and data” related to the allegations.
'MS. “Glanville and Ms. Manzo engaged in dirty dancing, flirting, and playful touching,” the letter states. “Throughout the night they shared a few kisses.
Brandi Glanville's lawyer claims the TV star was “exploited and abused by Bravo” and accuses the network of “hiding evidence” that would clear her name in a new legal brief
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo, 62, is suing Bravo, claiming the production encouraged Glanville to sexually harass her during filming of the Housewives spinoff Ultimate Girls Trip
“We have heard of an alleged “bathroom incident” through press releases, but Shed Media has repeatedly refused to allow Ms. Glanville or her attorney to view the footage in question; There is no truth to the allegations of impropriety.
The letter continued: “It is obvious that an allegation has been made; However, neither the nature nor the source of this claim has been clarified by NBC, Shed Media or Warner Bros.
“From press coverage – generated by malicious and intentional leaks – we understand that Ms. Manzo formally accused Ms. Glanville of sexual misconduct and that Ms. Glanville was subsequently sent home.”
They continued: “It must be emphasized that Ms. Glanville and Ms. Manzo were never alone together; Everything that happened took place in the presence of the cast and crew. “All events were captured on camera or recorded by microphone.”
Glanville's legal team maintains her innocence, insisting that the TV star was never alone with Manzo and that her co-star “at no time demonstrated a lack of consent.”
In the letter, Glanville's representatives also accuse Manzo of “providing a defamatory narrative” to the media and of being the source behind press leaks regarding the claims.
The letter states: “We have every reason to believe that Ms. Manzo, with the tacit or explicit support of Bravo and Shed Media, is the source of the early and extensive press leaks that began immediately after Ms. Glanville's return home.”
“Nevertheless, Ms. Glanville was cautioned to remain completely silent and not to defend herself.” She was further told that, assuming she complied with this policy, she would have the opportunity to work for Shed Media/Warner Bros. again, under on the condition that she complete six months of outpatient therapy with a therapist affiliated with Warner Bros. Ms. Glanville did so.
“However, it later emerged that this was a false promise intended to silence Ms Glanville.”
Glanville previously revealed that her face was disfigured due to stress-induced angioedema – a condition that causes swelling under the skin
The star, pictured left in 2017, is working with a plastic surgeon to overcome her condition – pictured right in 2024
It continues: “Meanwhile, Ms. Manzo, Bravo and Shed Media spread a defamatory story that destroyed Ms. Glanville's reputation, employment prospects, mental health and financial stability, and caused immeasurable harm to Ms. Glanville and her family.”'
In a statement shared with , attorney Bryan Freedman urged other “victims” of Bravo and NBC to contact their team and join the “fight” against the network.
He wrote: “This is yet another example of the abusive practices of the reality television industry.” Mark Geragos and I have heard from thousands of current and former reality show cast members about the physical and emotional harm caused to them by their participation became. NBC, Bravo, Warner Bros., and Shed Media are intentionally obscuring their legal rights, binding them to illegal contracts, and knowingly allowing them to suffer in silence.
“We know that there are countless innocent victims who have not yet told their stories or sought legal redress. “We encourage you all to contact us and join our growing team as we fight for change in this dirty industry.”
The letter highlighted that Glanville has been struggling with health issues since Manzo's allegations came to light, and said she was in “extreme distress” after Bravo attempted to “publicly humiliate and ruin” her.
The reality star has opened up about how her face was disfigured due to stress-induced angioedema – a condition that causes swelling under the skin
Glanville's team accuses the network of a “reckless disregard for the mental and emotional health” of employees, adding that Glanville was treated like a “sacrificial lamb” and faced “social and economic death.”
They search for evidence on the network's servers, storage, personal computers and portable systems.
The legal letter warns that “Ms. Glanville is in a unique position to reveal further revelations and is just one of thousands of stars who have taken a stand against the network in recent years.
In her lawsuit, Manzo claimed that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum kissed her without consent and even “pressed her vagina against her back.”
Glanville insists she is innocent and “vehemently denies any wrongdoing” – pictured in 2009
TMZ previously reported that Manzo is suing Bravo, claiming production plied her with alcohol while they filmed the spinoff in Morocco in January 2023.
According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Manzo claims Glanville “pressed her vagina against her back” and “then mounted Manzo on the couch, pinned Manzo down with her body, forcibly squeezed Manzo's cheeks while sticking her tongue in Manzo's mouth.” she.'
The documents state: “The defendants, including Bravo, regularly ply Real Housewives cast members with alcohol, causing them to become highly intoxicated, and then instructing, encouraging, and/or allowing them to sexually harass other cast members , because it’s good for the ratings.”
“Caroline Manzo is a victim of these harmful actions,” it continued.
In her full statement on the lawsuit at the time, a representative for Glanville told : “Unfortunately, Brandi has had to wake up to another lawsuit involving defamatory, false allegations about her.” During filming, Brandi followed the producers' instructions and it came to no sexual assault.
“She is innocent of these absurd allegations that have taken a toll on her mental and physical health for far too long, with no support from Peacock, Shed or Bravo.”
The statement concluded: “This painful storytelling seems endless and must stop. “She wants to go further and upward and reclaim her life.”
This isn't the first lawsuit against the network over the Housewives franchise.
Last year, butler Marco Vega — who worked and appeared on the second season of Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip — filed a sexual assault and harassment lawsuit.
In his lawsuit, Vega said he was “sexually harassed and abused” by Dorinda Medley while filming the show at Blue Stone Manor, and claimed he was slapped on the buttocks by Phaedra Parks and “forcibly undressed” by Glanville, who told him ripped the shirt off.
Leah McSweeney filed a discrimination complaint with Bravo last year, claiming she was forced to miss her grandmother's funeral due to filming commitments.
A lawsuit filed by McSweeney was said to be imminent, Page Six reported at the time.
Back in August, a bombshell letter revealed that 80 reality stars had banded together to accuse the network of “covering up sexual violence, condoning revenge porn, exploiting minors and denying mental health treatment.”
Bethenny Frankel was believed to be leading the charge, although the former RHONY star has since clarified that she is not among the people officially taking legal action against Bravo or NBC.
has contacted representatives for Caroline Manzo for comment.