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In the latest episode of her Just B podcast, Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel, who’s launched a push in recent weeks for reality stars to unionize, accused RHONY network Bravo of being complicit in the abuse and exploitation of reality show cast members. Frankel also alleges that “a big cover-up” by Bravo took place surrounding a RHONY incident that put Frankel and her Real Housewives co-stars in danger.
In an infamous Season 10 episode of RHONY that aired in 2018, Frankel and fellow Housewives Sonja Morgan, Carole Radziwill, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer endured a traumatic high-speed boat ride in Portugal. The incident prompted screaming, urinating, vomiting, and the women being tossed around on the deck by choppy waves, all of which was captured on camera.
The episode even included a disclaimer that “due to rough waters, all production crew had to stop filming for the safety of everyone on board.”