‘Real Housewives’ star Rosie Woods responds to Ed Cooley affair rumors — blames Dave Portnoy for blowing it up
Rosie Woods, a star from 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,' has responded to rumors of an affair with Ed Cooley, the former Providence Friars coach. She attributed the escalation of these rumors to Dave Portnoy, who publicly named Cooley in a video. Woods firmly denied the allegations, stating she has never met Cooley and that she and her husband purchased their home independently.
- ▪Rosie Woods denied having an affair with Ed Cooley, stating she has never met him.
- ▪Dave Portnoy amplified the rumors by naming Cooley in a video to his followers.
- ▪Woods emphasized that she and her husband bought their house with their own earnings.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 13:44:00 -0400 |
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Sports Entertainment ‘Real Housewives’ star Rosie Woods responds to Ed Cooley affair rumors — blames Dave Portnoy for blowing it up By Ryan Anderson Published May 27, 2026, 1:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Bravo’s newest breakout star is suddenly tangled in rumors of a salacious affair, a supposed hush-money coverup — and now Dave Portnoy has thrown gasoline on the fire. “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” cast member Rosie Woods blasted the Barstool founder after he amplified online rumors linking her to Ed Cooley, the former Providence Friars coach, who is now leading Georgetown Hoyas basketball. 3 Rosie Woods of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” is seen on March 31, 2026 in New York City.
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