Luann de Lesseps, known for her role in the first 13 seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City, made waves during her recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. That’s not even the wildest part of the celebrity reality television star and influencer’s today’s Rome-exclusive tips. There, one man shamelessly propositioned her to have sex. De Lesseps, who identifies as Catholic, vehemently denied the advance. “When you think about the word sacrilege, especially in light of our Pope Francis just passing away, it’s very sacrilegious,” he said.
Throughout the episode, host Andy Cohen probed de Lesseps on her saga. He asked, “Was that an invitation to the Pope? To which she confirmed, “That was.” As she happened to be in a committed relationship at the time of her encounter, the storyline thickens.
De Lesseps recounted the moment, stating, “I had a boyfriend at the time and one of his best friends called me up on the down low and said, ‘Hey, Lu. Want to meet me in a church?’ He wanted to have sex in church.” She shared her shock at the idea, highlighting how serious it was that she would not participate.
I don’t know, I can’t imagine a more sacrilegious act than that. Especially in Rome. The Pope just passed away! And that faith, she added, is reverent both toward her faith and toward the legacy of the late pontiff.
While speaking, de Lesseps brought her hands together in a prayer position, as if speaking directly to Pope Francis. The pontiff passed away recently due to a stroke and irreversible cardiovascular arrest, prompting discussions on faith and morality among his followers and public figures alike.
Along with this shocking news, de Lesseps opened up about her love life on the series. Her story of meeting Joe Bradley made it to air, and was featured prominently in Southern Hospitality Season 3. Since their standoff-ish interaction on Watch What Happens Live, she invited him back to her apartment. This invitation was a strong indication that their relationship might be changing.
de Lesseps’ frankness about her personal life even years later inspired fans and watchers of reality television. Her mix of self-deprecating humor and ruthless honesty, which quickly became known as “The Countess,” is still part of her distinctive brand.
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