BravoCon is the star studded annual event where “Bravoholics” from near and far come to see their favorite reality stars live for panel discussions, Q&As, meet and greets, photo ops, merch, and more! GLAAD was invited to attend this year’s festivities in Las Vegas, Nevada to talk to some of the biggest “Bravolebrities” about their work and support for the LGBTQ community!
GLAAD’s Anthony Allen Ramos hit the red carpet to talk to some of Bravo’s biggest LGBTQ stars and allies like Andy Cohen, Kyle Richards, Kandi Burruss, Heather and Terry Dubrow, Sonja Morgan, Ariana Madix, Ashley Boalch Darby, Preston Mitchum, Amir Lancaster, Candiace, Dr. Wendy Osefo and so many more!
View this post on Instagram
Bravo wouldn’t be Bravo without the hilarious Andy Cohen. Cohen spoke about queer representation on the network and how he hopes Jenna Lyons will make a return to The Real Housewives of New York. He also talked about his love for Kylie Minogue, Southern Charm, bringing visibility to queer parents and more!
View this post on Instagram
“Keep being yourself” and “Love wins” Real Housewives of Potomac stars Candiace Dillard Bassett and Dr. Wendy Osefo told GLAAD.
View this post on Instagram
Also from The Real Housewives of Potomac, Ashley Boalch Darby spoke about wanting to see more women like herself on The Real Housewives franchise and reality television in general.
View this post on Instagram
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard stars Amir Lancaster and Preston Mitchum spoke about how meaningful it is to them to be bringing more diversity to reality television. “It’s refreshing for sure,” Mitchum shared. “It’s truly an honor.”
View this post on Instagram
Kandi Burruss has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ community. She sheds some light on why Atlanta is such an important safe haven for LGBTQ people in the South.
View this post on Instagram
Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix who is currently competing on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars spoke about the importance of her and competitor Jason Mraz bringing bisexual representation to the popular competition.
View this post on Instagram
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards spoke about how much it means to her to support her LGBTQ fans and her experience filming a music video and documentary with queer musician Morgan Wade.
View this post on Instagram
The Real Housewives of Orange County royalty and “the ultimate allies” Heather and Terry Dubrow spoke to GLAAD about being parents to LGBTQ kids and share their support for the LGBTQ community. Read more about their work here.
View this post on Instagram
The hilarious Sonja Morgan also stopped by to reference her iconic meme. “I have raised millions for the LGBTQ and am the straw that stirs the drink!”
Credit: T. Kyle
At the convention, Ramos hosted the Bravo Pride Panel that featured out LGBTQ “bravolebrities” Taylor Armstrong from The Real Housewives of Orange County, Reza Farahan from Shahs of Sunset, Captain Sandy from Below Deck, Preston Mitchum from Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard, and Fraser Olender from Below Deck. They discussed the importance of bringing LGBTQ representation to reality television.
Ramos also moderated a panel with the cast of Southern Charm. The series recently added a gay cast member to the squad named Rodrigo Reyes. Read more on Reyes here!