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Andy Cohen said he “never” wants to see Jen Shah on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City again, as Jen seemingly clapped back, hinting at a “conversation” with Bravo “behind the scenes.”
In 2023, Jen was forced to leave the show after pleading guilty to money laundering related to a telemarketing scheme. She entered prison in February of that year, but she’s expected to get out next summer. As her release approaches, fans are wondering if she’ll come back to the show — à la Teresa Giudice after her own prison release in 2015.
During a Q&A on Watch What Happens Live, Andy was asked if there’s any chance Jen Shah will return to RHOSLC.
“Jen Shah I never want to see again,” he answered, via @concertlana on TikTok.
@concertlana Q&A w Andy Cohen in the WWHL Clubhouse in NYC . Throwback to what he really feels about Jen Shah @Bravo @Andy Cohen #bravo #peacock #nyc #fyp #camera
Soon after, Jen’s IG account seemingly responded.
“From Management: ‘A respectful conversation has already been had with Bravo behind the scenes and there are no hard feelings,'” said the post on Jen’s account.
At the bottom of the post is a cryptic photo of Jen blowing a kiss.
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In March 2023, news spread that Jen’s 6.5-year sentence had been cut. At the time, her rep released a statement to PEOPLE: “I have spoken with my client Jen Shah over the phone this week — she is doing well and remains committed towards making her victims whole … She has initiated her payments towards restitution, and we hope to have her home as soon as possible so that she may resume life with her family and work, putting this chapter of her life behind her.”
A few months earlier, following her guilty plea, Jen addressed her actions.
“I am sorry. My actions have hurt innocent people,” she told the judge during her sentencing. “I want to apologize by saying, I am doing all I can to earn the funds to pay restitution.”
Her lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, told PEOPLE, “[Jen’s] path ahead will be filled with challenges, but with the unwavering love and support of her family and friends, Jen is prepared to face these challenges head-on and emerge from this experience a better person who makes a positive impact on others.”