The footage in the “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” showing an incident between Caroline Manzo and Brandi Glanville has been temporarily restricted by a New York court. Executive producer Lisa Shannon submitted the videos in an attempt to have Manzo’s lawsuit thrown out but requested that all clips be sealed from the public. The footage reportedly details the incident at issue, Manzo’s perceptions, the cast members’ perceptions, and the aftermath of the encounter, where Manzo alleges that Glanville forced her tongue into her mouth and humped her without consent.
In the court documents, Shannon claims that Manzo felt disrespected by Glanville but acknowledged that Glanville did not sexually violate her. Manzo stated that she wanted to continue filming and did not want Glanville to be sent home, expressing concerns for her safety. Reenacted conversations with other cast members, including Phaedra Parks, show that they were all having fun and were unaware that Manzo had been sexually abused as a child, which may have influenced her reaction to Glanville’s actions.
Glanville has denied Manzo’s false sexual harassment claims as absurd. Glanville’s representative stated that she followed the producers’ instructions while filming, and there was no sexual assault. Manzo left Morocco after being informed by her castmates in a group text that they were going to visit Glanville at her hotel, which was the only time she allegedly asked not to be filmed. Glanville expressed frustration over the situation and criticized the producers for their handling of it.
Glanville shared her disappointment over the situation on Twitter, expressing that she felt more angered than ever at the producers for their actions in creating the show. She described the experience as disgraceful and disgusting and criticized the lack of intervention despite her appeals for help. Peacock, the streaming platform that airs “RHUGT,” has postponed airing the season due to Manzo’s allegations against Glanville. Bravo has not made any official decisions regarding the situation.
Shannon’s legal response includes details about the incident in question, Manzo’s feelings of disrespect, and the aftermath of the encounter. Manzo’s allegations have had an impact on both her mental and physical health, with Glanville’s representative stating that she is innocent of the accusations. The situation has caused tension among the cast members and uncertainty about the future of the show. Bravo and Peacock are facing backlash for their handling of the situation, and the outcome remains uncertain.
