Every times something happens between housewives on and off the franchise, fans are always eager to hear from American radio and talk show host, Andy Cohen. He is also popularly known as the king of Bravo or ‘The Real Housewives’ godfather.
A few days ago, “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” cast, Jen Shah, was taken into custody, on the charges of fraud.
Although an investigation has been launched, fans still wanted to hear from Cohen, as any information from him, would be considered true and satisfactory.
Read below to find out what the show host had to say about the arrest.
Who’s Jen Shah?
According to “Bravo,” Shah grew up as a Tongan and Hawaiian, however, she often felt exposed. The reality star decided to change her religion from Mormonism to Islam after she studied and learned about how blacks in Mormon religion were treated.
The mother-of-three, who’s married to Sharrieff Shah, runs three marketing companies as the CEO. Aside from her love for designer brands, Shah also has a knack for hosting parties.
She is often compared with Teresa Giudice on the show, for her straightforward personality and ability to go from zero to ten in a flash.
Jen Shah’s Arrest Details
A report from Yahoo News, stated that on Tuesday, while the “RHOSLC” cast were having the time of their lives at a gathering, the police came for Shah and her assistant, Stuart Smith.
They were charged with conspiracy to commit federal fraud and money laundering, using telemarketing means.
However, they were released after the court asked that they surrender their passports and not communicate with one another at all. They were also told not to spend more than $10,000 from their personal or company account.
Shah and Smith are also mandated to attend every court hearing till the court decides their fate.
Andy Cohen Finally Opens Up
When it comes to controversies on any housewife show, Cohen is always careful not to divulge too much details or keep viewers in suspense for too long.
After the long wait, the 52-year-old broke his silence on Shah’s arrest and what he thinks is the next way forward.
During an appearance on his show, Cohen said that he has no new information on the matter, aside from everything the internet has said about Shah’s arrest.
He went on to say that he’s ‘waiting to see how it plays out,’ and that he’s hoping that the charges are not true.
Bravo’s Decision To Keep Filming
In light of the recent allegations laid against Shah and her assistant, Bravo TV decided to keep the reality on the show and continue filming with her.
The reason for this is that although she has been charged to court, she hasn’t been found guilty of any crime. In a statement, Cohen said that he wasn’t shocked that Shah wanted to continue filming, despite what she’s going through.
The latest episode of the show will also highlight Shah’s arrest, although she revealed that her legal aide has cautioned on what she can or cannot say on the show.