Kathy Griffin Accuses Bravo, Cohen of 'Throwing Her Away'

Kathy Griffin's relationships with Andy Cohen of Bravo and Anderson Cooper of CNN appear to have deteriorated significantly following her controversial 2017 photo depicting a bloodied mask resembling Donald Trump's severed head. Despite the fallout and significant consequences—such as a Department of Justice investigation, being added to a no-fly list, and facing international terrorist watchlists—Griffin continues to feel the sting of these fractured friendships.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly for her ongoing "My Life on the PTSD-List" comedy tour, Griffin, now 63, expressed her sense of abandonment by former friends Cohen and Cooper. She criticized the lack of scrutiny directed at them, questioning why they haven't been asked about their actions toward her. Griffin likened the end of her relationships with them to being "thrown away like a piece of trash," and lamented the absence of apologies from anyone she believed should have offered them.

Although Cohen, 56, remains a prominent figure at Bravo, Cooper, 57, was not involved with Bravo during the "My Life on the D-List" era or Griffin's stand-up specials on the network. Cooper continued his role as cohost of CNN’s New Year's Eve special after Griffin was dismissed by the network following the Trump scandal.

Griffin's recent enjoyment of seeing "My Life on the D-List" stream on Peacock is tempered by her ongoing disappointment with Bravo. She feels hurt by the network's refusal to let her do a spinoff show or a sequel to "D-List."

Griffin proudly reflects on the show's authentic representation of her life but claims that the show’s final season began to shift towards scripted content, which she opposed. She said Bravo's attempt to dictate her lines was creatively stifling.

An insider from Bravo disputes Griffin’s claims, suggesting inaccuracies and stating that Cohen has already addressed her allegations. Cohen has previously commented on their strained relationship, acknowledging that he understands her resentment but prefers to remain at peace.

CNN declined to comment on Griffin's statements about Cooper. Bravo has also been contacted for a response. Tickets for Griffin's "My Life on the PTSD-List" tour are available for purchase.