RHODI Star Rosie Woods Rejects Ed Cooley Affair Claims

Rosie Woods, a cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,' has publicly refuted claims linking her to former Providence men's basketball coach Ed Cooley. The speculation intensified after a recent episode of the show where a co-star alluded to an affair between Woods and a married basketball coach who allegedly financed her new home.

While Cooley was not named directly on the program, internet users connected him to the narrative. Dave Portnoy then amplified these rumors through his 'Tea by the Sea' videos, explicitly mentioning Ed Cooley in relation to the reality show's drama.

Woods took to Instagram to firmly deny any knowledge of or involvement with Cooley, stating she has never met him and that he never provided her with funds. She also asserted that she and her husband, Rich DiMare, purchased their home using their legitimate earnings, countering claims of hush money.

Portnoy, while recapping the gossip for his audience, repeatedly mentioned having no concrete proof of the allegations, yet the rumor mill continued to churn, drawing Cooley back into public discourse.