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Andy Cohen Explains Why Monica Garcia Won’t Return To Salt Lake City

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Andy Cohen Explains Why Monica Garcia Won't Return To Salt Lake City

Andy Cohen is speaking out on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Monica Garcia’s firing. Monica was a one and done and before part three of the RHOSLC premiered – it was announced that Monica would not be returning to the hit show.

During the final part of the reunion, Andy Cohen gave Monica Garcia an opportunity to apologize or make peace with the ladies but ultimately – neither happened.

During SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen live, Andy explained why Monica wouldn’t return next season acknowledging that the news is out they are having a “cooling off period,” with Monica.

Andy says, “Well, here’s the thing. I think the reunion is the chance to come out, say why you did what you did on the season. It’s the Supreme Court of public opinion, and so Monica I think had the opportunity not only to explain herself to the audience, but way more importantly in this case to the other women and I don’t think she successfully swayed any of them to her side.”

Andy believes Monica couldn’t get the girls to trust her explaining, “She didn’t and at the end, I really went around because I was thinking, “Okay, well let’s hear it from them all right now. Where do you stand with her?” and they all expressed that they very much did not trust her, which is a difficult way for her, basically it was, what I was also asking is, “Is there a path forward for you and Monica?”

and the answer was no all the way around, so I think that it’s best, you know, we all discussed it ad nauseum that it would be best to kind of let this one breathe for a while. She’s obviously really compelling television. Maybe she’ll be able to build some inroads with some of the women on her own off camera and, you know, we’ll see if that happens.”

Andy adds that he was really rooting for Monica and noted, “we all know the phrase hurt people hurt people.”

Were you expecting Monica to be more apologetic at the reunion? Thoughts on how she conducted herself?

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21 comments

Italia January 24, 2024 - 3:24 pm
Monica was fired for exposing production. She was then allowed to say she would not be returning.
675309 January 24, 2024 - 4:02 pm
Some people that work there knew about her social media account more or less. (It probably helped get her hired for a bad show.) They also knew sooner or later if anything came up about it she would claim some knew. I think they are playing it safe now with the intent to bring her back. Just another example of how overly contrived this RH show is.
PjC January 24, 2024 - 2:58 pm
The black eye, blackout?, vomit = a real drinking problem. Heather can't handle her liquor because she has a real problem with alcohol. The simplest answer is usually the correct one. Heather meet Shannon meet Gina meet Brandi meet. . .
Champagne Hangover January 24, 2024 - 8:12 pm
GURL! ? https://media4.giphy.com/media/H48cpwOzIDgd1rQosd/giphy-downsized-small.mp4
675309 January 25, 2024 - 7:35 pm
It wasn't vomit in the van. I think it is worse than if it was because it showed how much she and production are in cahoots. She was on WWHL afterwards and Andy told her some viewers thought it was pee (because vomit doesn't come out like water slowly running out of a hose) and she laughed and said, "Oh, maybe it was pee. I don't know." and laughed more. I watched it 3 times and it was coming out under the seat cushion. They also suspiciously cleared the van, including the driver to set it up with the door shut. Her face was somewhat covered and only one hand showed.
PjC January 26, 2024 - 4:04 am
Speechless. . .but not surprised. . .An alcoholic needs to admit she has a problem to get help. Heather needs a lot of help, a viral finale speech will not help her avoid her own true reality or a bad liver.
675309 January 24, 2024 - 1:46 pm
They have to get rid of the spoiled, self-centered, nasty pre-teen in the body of a 40 year old. It was bad enough with a self-centered, nasty woman whose real job is running a predatory church business, not to mention Shah. Heather has been such a compulsive liar all along and it isn't going to change. She can't keep track of them and changes depending on what other people say. The black eye BS is just an example. Wouldn't be surprised if Shah admits she did hit her and says it was because Heather was too aggressive with whatever they were doing (??) drunk, etc. That would be the best reason why she didn't talk about it and still won't! She lied to protect herself at least as much as her "friend" Shah. IMO. She is still very Mormon (somewhat brainwashed) and has a hard time accepting or knowing who she is vs. who she wants to be. She was scared to accuse because she doesn't want to admit what they were doing. (I think Whitney suspects.)
Champagne Hangover January 24, 2024 - 2:13 pm
I’m of the opinion that Jen didn’t just hit Heather for no reason at all. AND that it is the REASON Jen hit Heather that she wanted to protect not so much protecting Jen herself. Unless it was a drunken accident (which no one would have batted an eye at considering how sloshed those two were), there was a reason why Jen did it. I think if that reason were to come to light, it wouldn’t make EITHER ONE of them look good. That is the most logical reason why BOTH would cover it up. Cuz if someone punched me in the eye, eff covering for them, the police are getting called and I’m pressing charges unless it was an accident, period. There would have to be ONE HELL of a reason why I wouldn’t.
675309 January 24, 2024 - 2:34 pm
I think they were wrestling around mostly naked and in their drunken state someone was a little horny or something or maybe both. Shah probably shoved her away with the palm side of her hand really hard and it got her in the eye. ? When Angie made her comment after it happened, I thought it was disgusting, however, I think there is some truth to it. Probably a one-time thing but maybe not. ? No way will "Mormon Royalty" admit that. She is so conflicted between who she is, who she thinks she is and who she wants to be anyway so no way could she handle telling the truth. She has already shown she doesn't remember what she says and will change it depending on how people react.
Champagne Hangover January 24, 2024 - 2:50 pm
Exactly. I think Heather took it a little too far for Jen’s liking and Jen let her fist do the talking for her. Now that was wrong and I’m not condoning violence but I think that’s how sh*t went down. Jen being married, Muslim and about to go to the pokey has three reasons besides a possible assault and battery charge why she wouldn’t want the reason getting out. And as you pointed out, Heather being ‘Mormon royalty’ and a spurned lover may want to avoid that kind of embarrassment and judgement also. So, ? ?
PjC January 25, 2024 - 2:09 am
100 percent. . .We would all like to know the real reason. Heather knows. Jen knows. And its bad, but it may never see the true light.
Zap It January 24, 2024 - 12:19 pm
Okay Andy, maybe hurt people, hurt people but what does that have to do with Monica? No one has hurt her. It's her hurting everyone else. And please, not the mother excuse again. Her mother is in no way as bad as Monica. Not even close. The real reason Andy wants Monica to be forgiven is because he thinks she's "compelling TV". And that means ratings and more money for him. Gross.
ontoiran January 27, 2024 - 3:29 pm
Exactly, at some point one has to stop blaming their parents for what is wrong with themselves. Monica is toxic, period!
Mechelle January 24, 2024 - 3:29 pm
I won't be watching without Monica.... Nobody want to hear Lisa voice or her talk about money...
HermanL22 January 24, 2024 - 1:40 pm
She'll be back. When SLC loses their light & popularity, Bravo will bring her back (or get rid of the show altogether).
675309 January 24, 2024 - 1:47 pm
That is what Andy is hoping for! They should get rid of it. It was never good.
Champagne Hangover January 24, 2024 - 2:13 pm
Yep ??
Watcher January 24, 2024 - 5:54 pm
I can see them even bringing her back next season if things aren’t going well. Also Heather is a master manipulator and she isn’t getting the heat she should be in my opinion.
HermanL22 January 24, 2024 - 5:57 pm
Agree 100%
ambivalentantelopeagrees January 24, 2024 - 1:12 pm
Glad that Bravo's seeing the light instead of the dollar signs. Monica returning would have set a dangerous precedent for existing HW's: good TV is more important than their safety. Monica conducted illegal surveillance in a home where underage children lived. She ought to be prosecuted for endangering the welfare of minors. If those kids appear on the footage she's got in any state of undress it's a job for SVU.
675309 January 24, 2024 - 1:48 pm
I would think Mr. Shah might be considering action against her.
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