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Andy Cohen Roasts Craig Conover at BravoCon

11/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Andy Cohen, the Bravo host, hosted The Bravos at BravoCon in Las Vegas.
The monologue targeted reality stars, especially Craig Conover, with a reference to his breakup with Paige DeSorbo.
Conover downplayed the roast, calling it a "softball joke" and expressing no hard feelings.
Conover noted Cohen had asked how hard he could go on him, and Conover rated the joke eight-and-a-half out of ten.

History

Historical Context

The launch of Bravo's "The Real Housewives" franchise in 2005 revolutionized reality television, leading to a 20% increase in viewership for NBCUniversal. This series, which began with "The Real Housewives of Orange County," has since expanded to multiple cities, shaping celebrity culture by publicizing personal relationships and influencing public perceptions of the entertainment industry.

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Story summary

Andy Cohen, the Bravo host, hosted The Bravos at BravoCon in Las Vegas.
The monologue targeted reality stars, especially Craig Conover, with a reference to his breakup with Paige DeSorbo.
Conover downplayed the roast, calling it a "softball joke" and expressing no hard feelings.
Conover noted Cohen had asked how hard he could go on him, and Conover rated the joke eight-and-a-half out of ten.

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