For Cohen, going “gingerly” into expanding The Real Housewives franchise was key. And if it was rejected along the way, the show would’ve pulled back.

The executive producer also said Peacock has been vital to fans looking to catch up on shows, get into the franchise and move into other Bravo content as well.

“What you’re seeing now, you’ve got The Real Housewives of New Jersey, the current season, was the number one streamed cable entertainment show on Peacock, period,” Cohen. “So that’s huge. That means that people are going to Peacock to stream the shows.”

And, yes, the cheating news also gave a boost to Vanderpump Rules.

“Vanderpump Rules right now is a top 10 show. They have a whole library on Peacock, and it’s worth a rewatch, certainly on any day of the week,” Cohen said. “But given what’s happening now, there are chestnuts all over it.”