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Jeff Lewis’ ‘Food Benefits’ Joke Draws Backlash at BravoCon as Andy Cohen Defends Monica Garcia

Lewis says he apologized to Andy Cohen after the panel.

Overview

  • During an Ask Andy Cohen panel in Las Vegas, Jeff Lewis asked if Monica Garcia’s food benefits had been frozen while questioning Housewives casting.
  • Monica Garcia condemned the remark on Instagram, calling Lewis elitist and saying the joke was harmful given what families on assistance are facing.
  • Andy Cohen pushed back on stage, crediting Garcia for helping deliver a great RHOSLC season and noting the franchise has always shown a range of wealth.
  • Bravo announced Lewis will return with a new series titled Still Flipping Out, describing him as outspoken with the mic always on.
  • Lewis apologized to Cohen via Instagram and text but not to Garcia, and his representatives pointed to benefits resuming after the recent government shutdown.