Kailyn Lowry Says Jo Rivera Was 'Very Supportive' of Son Elliott Coming Out Publicly
Kailyn Lowry is clearing the air about a buzzed-about subject.
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Following son Elliott, 15, coming out as a gay teen on Lowry's Barely Famous podcast, there has been a lot of speculation about how dad Jo Rivera feels about the decision.
Though Elliott explained that he's been out to his family since the fifth grade, Lowry, 33, touched on the subject during a recent chat with Parade.
"Jo and I had a really good conversation [the other day], and you know, he said that he listened to the episodes. He was really proud of Elliott, and he said that he was happy," she shared.
"He was perfectly fine with the questions that were being asked. He understands why Elliott wanted to do it ... I had the conversation with him, and he came up to me, you know? And he said that he’s supportive of it."
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Jo Rivera, Elliott Rivera and Kailyn Lowry
Elliott himself acknowledged that people jump to conclusions about his relationship with his dad, who prefers life outside of the public eye.
"I'm really sick of people coming up with their own stories and putting things in their own words and things coming out on other people's terms about me, because my life isn't entertainment for other people," the teen shared during the podcast.
"My life is my life, and I can do what I want with it. And for people to take things from my life, like personal stuff, is not okay. If I want to share it, I should share that on my own terms."
Elliott specifically mentioned talk about his dad during part two of the conversation, noting, "There are certain things that bother me, like when people talk about [Lowry], or my relationship with my dad. Like, just let me speak about it myself."
The teen said that commenters cross a line, noting, "You don’t need to say any of that…You don’t know me. You see me on social media and whatever, but you don’t hear me, you don’t know who I am unless I tell you, unless I show you.”
In addition to Elliott, Lowry is also mom to Lincoln, 11, with ex Javi Marroquin; Lux, 7, and Creed, 4, with ex Chris Lopez; and son Rio, 2½, and twins Verse and Valley, 20 months, with Elijah Scott. Rivera is also dad to daughter Velisse, 9½, with wife Vee Rivera.
Bravo Scandal Erupts: Andy Cohen Accused of ‘Smoking While Drunk’ – Leah McSweeney’s Legal Team Drops Bombshell Evidence!
The legal battle between Real Housewives of New York City alum Leah McSweeney
Andy Cohen.
Newly surfaced court documents filed by McSweeney’s legal team reveal a startling — and rather unexpected — claim: that
💼 The Shocking Filing
According to the court motion, McSweeney’s attorney referenced Cohen’s alleged personal behavior to underscore the network’s “culture of substance use and recklessness,” which they claim Bravo knowingly promoted and enabled behind the scenes.
“Mr. Cohen, the executive face of Bravo, has himself been witnessed smoking cigarettes while intoxicated — a reflection of the party culture that permeates the production environment,” the documents state.
While the filing does not claim Cohen’s behavior directly harmed McSweeney, her legal team appears to be using the detail to paint a broader picture of the network’s alleged tolerance — or even encouragement — of substance use among cast and crew.
🧨 Part of a Bigger Lawsuit
This revelation is part of McSweeney’s ongoing lawsuit filed earlier this year, in which she accuses Bravo, NBCUniversal, and production companies of:
- Creating a hostile and unsafe work environment,
- Exploiting her struggles with alcoholism, and
- Failing to offer proper mental health support during her time on RHONY and Ultimate Girls Trip.
McSweeney, who has been publicly open about her sobriety journey, claims producers
pressured her to drink and created scenarios that triggered her mental health issues — all for the sake of drama and ratings.
🎙️ Andy Cohen’s Team Responds
At this time,
Andy Cohen has not publicly addressed the smoking allegation. However, a Bravo insider reportedly told People that the claim is “a distraction tactic” and “has no relevance to the actual claims being made.”
Cohen, who has cultivated a fun-loving, party-friendly persona as the longtime host of Watch What Happens Live! and executive producer of the Real Housewives franchise, has occasionally joked about drinking during reunions and wrap parties — but this is the first time his alleged off-camera habits have been cited in a court of law.
⚖️ Legal Experts Weigh In
Legal analysts note that while the smoking claim may seem minor, it could be a strategic move to show patterns of behavior and culture at the top of Bravo’s leadership.
“It’s less about the cigarette and more about the message: that this is a network where partying is normalized — even by its top executive,” said legal expert Maria Jameson.
“If McSweeney’s team can tie that culture to negligence or exploitation, it could support her broader claims.”
🧠 Mental Health & Reality TV
McSweeney’s case also highlights growing concerns about the mental health toll of reality television. In recent years, multiple Bravo stars — from Bethenny Frankel to Nene Leakes — have spoken out about the emotional strain, lack of support, and blurred ethical lines behind the scenes.
This lawsuit could set a precedent for how networks address sobriety, mental health, and cast welfare in unscripted television moving forward.
🚨 What Happens Next?
The case is still in early stages, but sources say both sides are preparing for a lengthy legal battle. If the lawsuit proceeds to trial, more behind-the-scenes details about Bravo’s production practices — and its biggest names — could come to light.
As for Andy Cohen, fans are waiting to see if he’ll address the allegations directly or let his legal team do the talking.
Stay tuned for updates as this story continues to unfold — and as Bravo faces one of its most high-profile legal challenges yet.
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