"Butler Sues Bravo, Alleges Sexual Abuse on 'Real Housewives' Set"

Marco Vega alleges that Bravo and its affiliates condoned inappropriate and sexually aggressive conduct by reality star Brandi Glanville and others to boost show ratings, leading to his distress and inspiring potentially significant legal ramifications for the network.

• Marco Vega, a butler hired for the second season of Bravo's 'Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip', has filed a lawsuit against Bravo, Warner Brothers Entertainment, NBCUniversal Media, and Peacock TV LLC, alleging sexual abuse on the show's set.
• Vega alleges Brandi Glanville sexually harassed and abused him during the show's filming; she allegedly groped him during an episode and ordered him to 'deliver c--k' to the other Housewives, referencing wine bottles shaped like penises.
• Besides Glanville, Vega also accuses Phaedra Parks of inappropriate behavior, claiming she slapped his buttocks on one occasion, while on another, Glanville allegedly ripped his shirt off, exposing his chest and torso.
• Vega says that Bravo and its affiliates had prior knowledge of Glanville's alleged sexually aggressive and offensive behavior but chose to allow and even encourage it for the sake of ratings.
• The lawsuit has sparked conversations about unhealthy on-set behaviors, with previous allegations claiming that Bravo facilitated excessive alcohol consumption among reality show participants, and even encouraging sexually inappropriate behavior for the purpose of boosting ratings.

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