Jeff Lewis Teases Jenni Pulos' Surprise Invite to BravoCon in Hilarious Banter
Jeff Lewis playfully teases former 'Flipping Out' costar Jenni Pulos, suggesting she received a special 'Make-A-Wish' invitation to BravoCon Their friendly banter adds excitement to their reunion at the event
Jeff Lewis is not mincing words when expressing his opinion on Jenni Pulos' attendance at BravoCon 2023. During the "Ask Andy" panel at BravoCon on Friday, November 3, Lewis, 53, sitting next to Andy Cohen, stated that Pulos, 50, being there is equivalent to Bravo's rendition of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Despite both attending the three-day fan convention in Las Vegas, Lewis firmly stated that any chance of reconciling with Pulos was out of the question. "There will be no reconciliation," he declared definitively when questioned about the possibility of the two patching things up.
In September 2018, it was confirmed that the duo had ended their business partnership after 20 years of friendship.
During his SiriusXM radio show, Jeff Lewis Live, Lewis acknowledged that he and Jenni had a disagreement that led to a rift. He expressed feeling hurt when Jenni mentioned giving up her acting career to work for him, as he believed he had always supported her auditions and meetings.
Fans witnessed the unfolding of their conflict on the season 11 finale of Flipping Out in November, months after it initially occurred.
During the show, Lewis expressed his disbelief at Pulos' assertion that she sacrificed acting opportunities for the sake of flipping houses. "I refuse to believe that this job is hindering your potential as an actress," he stated firmly. "I will not support that notion."
Jeff Lewis and Jenni Pulos. David Livingston/Getty Images
Lewis initially acknowledged that he felt the absence of Pulos during an interview on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in October 2018. However, his perspective seemed to shift over time.
According to Lewis, Pulos underwent a transformation in her behavior while the cameras were filming after her separation from ex-husband Chris Elwood in 2008.
“I would personally say this directly to her, I genuinely believe that she underwent a change over the years—not in terms of her true self off-camera, but in terms of her persona on-camera,” he mentioned during his appearance on Jeff Lewis Live in 2020. “Initially, Jenni possessed a humorous, sarcastic, daring, and dark side. However, things took a turn during season 2 or season 3 when her husband departed, causing immense devastation and an overwhelming flood of condolences.”
Continuing, he expressed, “It seemed as though she almost transformed into somewhat of a victim while in front of the camera.” From that moment on, Lewis asserted that she became more conscious of how she was being portrayed and edited during her on-screen appearances.
Lewis provided an update on his connection with Pulos on WWHL in February 2021. "Around a year ago, I reached out to her but received no response," he recounted. "Additionally, I coincidentally saw her at a restaurant, but we did not engage in conversation. I attempted to send her drinks and dessert, yet she declined both. That was my answer."
With reporting by Sarah Hearon
