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Lisa Rinna and Andy Cohen Reconcile After Feud Over Leaked Texts
The former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star burned Cohen's memoir after he published her private messages.
Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:59pm
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Lisa Rinna and Andy Cohen's close relationship sharply deteriorated after Cohen leaked some of Rinna's private text messages in his 2023 memoir, 'The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up'. Rinna was so upset that she burned Cohen's book in her fireplace. However, the two were able to reconcile in 2026 when Cohen publicly apologized for publishing Rinna's texts without permission.
Why it matters
The feud between Rinna and Cohen highlighted the challenges that can arise when reality TV stars and producers have a falling out, especially when private information is made public. It also showcased the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, even in close working relationships.
The details
In 2023, Rinna announced she was leaving 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' after eight seasons on the show. Cohen then included two of Rinna's private text messages in his 2023 memoir, which angered the reality star. Rinna later mocked the show, comparing it to the 'Titanic', during a 2025 podcast interview. This led to a tense on-air confrontation between Rinna and Cohen, where she initially apologized but then walked back the apology. Rinna later revealed that she had burned Cohen's book in her fireplace out of anger over the leaked texts.
- In February 2023, Lisa Rinna announced she was leaving 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.
- In 2023, Andy Cohen published 'The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up', which included two of Rinna's private text messages.
- In January 2025, Rinna compared 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' to the 'Titanic' during a podcast interview.
- In February 2025, Cohen confronted Rinna about her 'Titanic' comments during an interview on his SiriusXM show.
- In February 2026, Cohen and Rinna reconciled on 'Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen', with Cohen apologizing for publishing Rinna's texts.
The players
Lisa Rinna
A former cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' who had a falling out with Andy Cohen after he published her private text messages in his memoir.
Andy Cohen
The host of 'Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen' and the author of 'The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up', which included private text messages from Lisa Rinna.
What they’re saying
“When anyone gives you a heads-up that you're in their book, you know you're f***ed.”
— Lisa Rinna (You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It)
“I apologize for publishing those texts. … I've had that done to me and I didn't like it. I had all these reasons for doing it and when I really thought about it, I was like, 'Oh wait, I gotta apologize.' So, I'm sorry!”
— Andy Cohen, Host, 'Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen' (Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen)
What’s next
Cohen and Rinna have publicly reconciled, but it remains to be seen if their professional relationship will fully recover from the fallout over the leaked text messages.
The takeaway
The feud between Rinna and Cohen serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of maintaining boundaries and respecting privacy, even in the high-stakes world of reality television.
