“Actual Housewives Final Women Journey: Morocco” has been in limbo since 2023 after Caroline Manzo accused Brandi Glanville of sexually assaulting her throughout manufacturing. Andy Cohen has mentioned the present may air, however it’s presently being held up by an ongoing lawsuit. Now, “Actual Housewives of Orange County” alum Kelly Dodd is defending Glanville in opposition to the allegations.
Dodd not too long ago hosted an Instagram Live session. Throughout it, a fan talked about Manzo, who appeared on “The Actual Housewives of New Jersey” for the primary 5 seasons. Upon seeing Manzo’s title, the “RHOC” alum mentioned, “Ew, Caroline Manzo, ew.”
After that, she talked about “RHUGT: Morocco” and Manzo’s lawsuit. In line with her, “By the best way, all of them advised me that Caroline Manzo, the those who had been there, advised me that Caroline Manzo was attempting to get it on like Donykong with [Brandi].”
After that, she questioned concerning the standing of the lawsuit in opposition to NBCUniversal relating to the alleged incident.
Kelly Says She Needs To See ‘RHUGT: Morocco’
Dodd continued discussing the scenario, saying that she “can’t stand that Brandi Glanville, she bugs, however Gretchen and Vicki swear that Brandi did nothing mistaken. They each mentioned that she did nothing, nothing mistaken. And I wish to watch that one. I wish to see precisely what went down.”
After that, she mentioned, “I simply assume that was a cash seize. I believe,” seemingly referring to Manzo’s lawsuit.
Relating to the yet-to-be-released “RHUGT: Morocco,” Manzo filmed the season in January 2023, alongside Phaedra Parks, Camille Grammer, Alex McCord, Eva Marcille, Vicki Gunvalson, and Glanville. In typical conditions, the season would have aired months after filming reasonably than being shelved.
‘Housewives’ Followers Assume The ‘Orange County’ Alum Is Proper
Following Dodd’s feedback going viral, “Housewives” followers weighed in, with many noting that, whereas not good, the “RHOC” alum isn’t recognized for mendacity.
One particular person wrote, “Kelly is many issues, however she’s by no means been a liar. I believe she’s proper right here.” One other X person acknowledged, “Justice for Brandi Glanville.” After that, another person known as out Manzo, writing, “If you happen to rewatch ‘RHONJ,’ you’ll be able to actually see how diabolical Caroline is, particularly realizing what she did to Dina and Lexi.”
Nonetheless, another person defended Manzo. They mentioned, “So two individuals who weren’t concerned within the grievance say Brandi did nothing mistaken? Was Kelly there? I suppose ‘imagine the sufferer’ is simply a factor typically. How about we simply take heed to the 2 folks concerned, and you then imagine who you wish to.”
Lastly, a distinct ‘Housewives” fan acknowledged, “Nobody’s been ‘vindicated’. This girl is repeating secondhand info she heard from former solid members of a present she nonetheless isn’t over being off of. That’s all.”
Glanville has been open about how a lot the toll Manzo’s claims in opposition to her have had on her private {and professional} life. Notably, she hasn’t appeared on a actuality tv present because the alleged incident. Lately, in October 2024, she took to social media to not solely recommend that Manzo is a lesbian, however to vent her total frustrations.
Glanville posted to X, “Pleased Sunday funday! It’s been nearly 2 yrs now since a mendacity,quick crimson haired closeted previous lesbian ruined my life. Woman, lean into [the rainbow] that’s an exquisite area. While you come out ur household will have the ability to lastly communicate their very own apparent truths.”
It’s price noting that a number of solid members have defended Glanville. As talked about, “Actual Housewives of Atlanta” star Parks was additionally on the solid. She spoke to US Weekly in November 2023 concerning the alleged incident.
Parks, who can be an lawyer, mentioned, “Completely nothing [happened]. So, let’s roll the tapes! I used to be there, and honey, I used to be sober. Sober, sober. I actually don’t drink, so I noticed all of it.”
Relating to what occurred between the 2, Parks recalled, “It was a Harlequin romance. Love was successful.”
Brandi Says She’s Been Pushed To The Restrict
Glanville appeared on Tori Spelling‘s “MisSPELLING” podcast in April 2025, detailing the struggles she’s confronted since being accused of sexual assault by Manzo. Moreover, she’s been impacted by a number of well being points, together with facial disfigurement.
She mentioned, “Within the midst of all of this, I’m not working. All my jobs are canceled due to the Caroline work. The narrative once we received again from Morocco was I used to be fired for being inappropriate with Caroline Manzo. And I wasn’t… It’s ruined my life.”
The “Housewives” alum continued, “I received sick six months later. However these six months, I used to be in a fetal place on my sofa, like, considering suicide, being known as horrible issues. It’s so loopy that the press has a lot energy.”
