Andy Cohen Admits He 'Never' Wants To See Jen Shah Again As Prison Release Date Draws Closer

Andy Cohen has made his feelings on "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" alum Jen Shah abundantly clear.

Based on a behind-the-scenes clip of Cohen at his talk show, "Watch What Happens Live," the "Real Housewives" executive producer wants nothing to do with Shah, who was arrested while filming season 2 of the show and later sentenced to nearly seven years in prison.

Cohen's comments come as Jen Shah's prison date continues to get pushed up, sparking many conversations about whether she could be involved with the series moving forward.

A social media user posted the moment Cohen told his live studio audience that he "never" wants to see Shah again, seemingly confirming that the now-imprisoned reality star won't be returning to the dramatic series once she's released from behind bars.

Based on the replies to the clip, fans were ecstatic about the news, praising Cohen and the Bravo network for standing firm in their decision.

"YASSS ANDY HAS SPOKEN!" someone wrote. "Thank God, so y'all can hang it up. SHE'S NOT COMING BACK."

"Honestly, thank god," another person wrote. "After she left, everyone feels more relaxed."

Their comments aren't anything new, as many of Shah's former castmates slammed her during previous seasons as difficult to work with. However, Shah seems unbothered by the reaction, as her management team shared a message to her Instagram Stories, revealing Shah has long moved on.

"A respectful conversation has already been had with Bravo behind the scenes, and there are no hard feelings," the statement read.

According to a report from the Department of Justice, Shah was sentenced to 78 months in prison for running a nationwide telemarketing scheme that targeted the vulnerable and elderly for nearly 10 years.

Shah was one of the ringleaders of a "wide-ranging, nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that victimized thousands of innocent people."

Per the report, a considerable portion of Shah's victims were elderly or vulnerable and "suffered significant financial hardship and damage."

Shah directed other people involved in the scheme to repeatedly defraud the victims until they were left with nothing.

"She and her co-conspirators persisted in their conduct until the victims’ bank accounts were empty, their credit cards were at their limits, and there was nothing more to take," the report reads.

United States Attorney Damian Williams said, “With today’s sentence, Jennifer Shah finally faces the consequences of the many years she spent targeting vulnerable, elderly victims. These individuals were lured in by false promises of financial security, but in reality, Shah and her co-conspirators defrauded them out of their savings and left them with nothing to show for it. This conviction and sentence demonstrate once again that we will continue to vigorously protect victims of financial fraud and hold accountable those who engage in fraudulent schemes.”

During an interview with Access Hollywood, "RHOSLC" OG Heather Gay kept it brief when discussing whether she'd want to see Shah return to the series when she's released from prison in 2026.

"I don't talk to Jen, and I don't make those decisions," Gay said plainly.

However, according to a report from PEOPLE, Gay's co-star, Meredith Marks, had different feelings about Shah's potential return.

“Accountability goes a long way in our circle," said Marks. “If you say, ‘Look, I screwed up and I made a mistake and I'm sorry’ — that matters. If she's taking accountability and doing what she needs to do to make it better, that's the best she can do right now. There's nothing else she can do beyond that.”

Meanwhile, Shah has been keeping her 237,000 Instagram followers updated while she's serving her sentence behind bars at Bryan Federal Prison Camp (FPC Bryan) in Bryan, Texas.

She honored her husband, Sharrieff Shah, for their 31st wedding anniversary with a moving post on Instagram, showing her in an olive-green prison suit, posed next to the University of Utah football coach in front of what appears to be a makeshift Valentine's Day backdrop.

"Happy 31st Anniversary today to me and my baby! Words cannot express how much I love and appreciate you. You bring so much joy to my life & I am forever thankful for your overwhelming love and support as we approach this next chapter. Thank you for blessing me with two amazing young men. I love you so much & can’t wait to hold you again soon," she captioned the post.