Andy Cohenis sendingLuann de Lessepslove and support as she returns to rehab.
Hours after news broke that theReal Housewives of New York Citystar had checked herself into an alcohol treatment facilityforthe second time, Cohen spoke out about the matter on his SiriusXM showRadio Andy Live.
“[Luann’s] making the decision that is healthy for herself and you can do nothing but support that,” theRHONYexecutive producer andWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenhost said.
“She’s been through it,” he added. “We send our love to Luann and support our decision.”
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PEOPLE broke the news exclusively about de Lesseps’ return to rehab.
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RHONYalso starsRamona Singer,Sonja Morgan,Carole Radziwill,Dorinda MedleyandTinsley Mortimer.
“We’ll talk about it,” he said. “We will talk about it.”
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It’s been a tough few months for de Lesseps.
The former Countess wasarrested in the early morning hours of Dec. 24and released on her own recognizance that same day after allegedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach.
She had been discovered trespassing in a hotel room with an unidentified man, according to a police report. The pair had allegedlyentered the wrong roomat the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and refused to leave. Police say de Lesseps slammed a door and kicked at least one officer. She also allegedly told the police, “I’m going to kill you all.”
De Lesseps was charged with andpleaded not guilty todisorderly intoxication, battery on an officer/firefighter/EMT, resisting arrest with violence and threatening a public servant, according to thePalm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.(She’s sincepleaded not guiltyandrejected a plea dealin February.)
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After her arrest, de Lesseps — who hadgotten marriedto ex-husbandTom D’Agostinoin Palm Beach on last New Year’s Eve beforetheir divorce seven months later— released a statement, saying, “This was my first time in Palm Beach since my wedding, and being here brought up long-buried emotions. I want to offer my sincere apologies to anyone I might have offended with my behavior. I am committed to a transformative and hopeful 2018.”
“After the events … in Palm Beach, I am truly embarrassed,” she added in another statement to PEOPLE, as she checked herself into treatment in January. “I have decided to seek professional guidance and will be voluntarily checking into an alcohol treatment center. I intend to turn this unfortunate incident into a positive life-changing event. Once again, I sincerely apologize for my actions. I have the greatest respect for police officers and the job they do. My actions alleged in the police report do not reflect my core values and my law-abiding character.”
“I am so grateful for the love and support that I am receiving from my family, friends and loyal supporters,” she continued.
Just days ago, news broke that her first husband,Alexandre de Lesseps, herdaughter, Victoria de Lesseps, and son, Noel de Lesseps,filed a lawsuit against herover an $8 million house sale.
Frankel told PEOPLE, “Recent additional family stress was a catalyst to [Luann] taking a break.”
The Skinnygirl founder also said that de Lesseps made the decision to go to rehab because she wants to look to the future. The “Money Can’t Buy You Class” singer had enjoyed a string of acclaimed, sold-out cabaret performances —#CountessAndFriends— across the country.
“Luann loves doing the cabaret,” Frankel said about the reality star, whose goal is toreturn to the stageas soon as possible. “She’s taking the necessary steps to get better so that the show can go on.”
source: people.com
