"There's been a lot of speculation about who that superfan was," Andy Cohen said on 'Watch What Happens Live'
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NEED TO KNOW
- Andy Cohen revealed Jennifer Lawrence helped Bravo in its investigation into the Summer House reunion leak
- Audio from the season 10 reunion taping circulated online in April
- Cohen announced on Tuesday, June 9 that Lawrence is the “superfan” who helped them find answers
Andy Cohen is giving credit to Jennifer Lawrence for her role in solving the "mystery" of the leaked Summer House reunion audio.
On Tuesday, June 9, Cohen confirmed fan theories on Watch What Happens Live that Lawrence, 35, was to thank for figuring out who was responsible for leaking audio from Bravo's three-part reunion taping in April.
"After we wrapped filming the Summer House reunion, audio was leaked from the production. As a result, Bravo and Truly Original conducted an extensive investigation, and a Bravo superfan provided some crucial information that helped confirm the source," Cohen said.
"There's been a lot of speculation about who that superfan was, including the wild theory that it was actress Jennifer Lawrence. And I do just want to say Bravo fans are the best. Y'all rode with us on this and you knew that this was bad, it was leaked. You wanted to see it when we presented it," Cohen said. "Well, with the last reunion episode having aired tonight, I wanted to personally thank that superfan. Folks, that superfan was indeed Jennifer Lawrence."
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After cheers from his audience, Cohen elaborated on how Lawrence helped crack the case.
"Her online sleuthing helped our team of investigators solve this mystery," Cohen said. "Bravo fans are the most loyal and dedicated. Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar winner, you are the top of the class!"
The reunion was taped on April 23 at a New York City studio, shortly before audio of the cast arguing began making the rounds on social media. At the time, Bravo confirmed it had launched a "full investigation" into the leak. On April 26, the network revealed its findings via a post on Instagram, confirming that "the audio was an unauthorized recording and distributed by an individual involved in the production of the reunion." Bravo noted that "appropriate action has been taken."
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"We take these matters seriously and will continue to take appropriate measures to respond to the unauthorized distribution of our content," the statement read. "We are aware that there is additional improperly obtained audio circulating and we caution all parties and platforms to refrain from posting, sharing, or amplifying any unauthorized audio."
The leaked audio itself featured a heated exchange in which cast member Ciara Miller called out Amanda Batula for initially denying her relationship with castmate West Wilson — Miller's ex — to her "when the rumors came out."
Cohen previously expressed his own frustrations over the leak, writing on Threads that "people laid their souls out emotionally for ten hours yesterday and it’s disgusting and illegal for someone to leak or distribute this." He called it "disrespectful to the work and tears the cast put in yesterday."
While it isn't entirely clear how Lawrence helped the network figure out who was behind the leak, she's been vocal about her Bravo fandom in the past. Cohen once surprised Lawrence with a dinner party in 2018 alongside Real Housewives of New York City stars Luann de Lesseps and Bethenny Frankel at the table.
"I do love my Real Housewives … New York Housewives, and Beverly Hills, New Jersey and Atlanta Housewives," she once told Vanity Fair. "I mean, I love them all, but Miami — oh, my God! Miami is really special… Basically, what I'm saying is all I need in a relationship is somebody to watch TV with me."
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Summer House season 10 is available to stream on Peacock. Summer House: The Aftermath airs on Tuesday, June 16, at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo and is available to stream the next day on Peacock.
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