Andy Choen is nowhere near ready to retire from Bravo.
Cohen, 55, talked about his time as host Watch what’s happening live, show reunions, producing reality TV shows and more. “I’ll hang it up if they kick me out,” he joked AND! News in an interview published on Tuesday, November 7. “They can push me out.”
After joining Bravo in 2004 as vice president of original programming, Cohen became executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise when the first show, Orange County, debuted in 2006. Cohen reflects as he approaches two decades with the network. “Next year will be my 20th year at Bravo and when I think back to those early days and this, it’s incredible,” he said. “It’s really something. It is something to stand back and shake your head.”
While Cohen has been considering who will fill his many roles after he retires, he teased, “I have a few thoughts that I’ll share at a later date, but I have a feeling this isn’t something I’m seriously considering .”
Last week, on Friday, November 3, Cohen took part in an “Ask Andy” panel at BravoCon 2023 in Las Vegas. During the Q&A, he talked about his personal life, drama with reality stars and more.
Although he nodded because of the rumors that Jenna Lyons plans to leave The Real Housewives of New York CityCohen noted that he “hopes” all the stars will return for season 15 of the show.
He also confirmed that the upcoming season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey won’t mainly concentrate on it Melissa Gorga And Teresa Giudice‘s feud. “What’s refreshing about this season is … they just hate each other,” he said during the panel. “It’s like, once that’s out the door, you can move on and tell other stories. I think it will be very interesting for people because there are a lot of new alliances.”
As for his love life, Cohen shared that he’s “not really dating anyone right now.” He continued jokingly, “I use Tinder, Raya, Hinge, Grindr. I’m busy with everything I can be busy with.”
Cohen also talked about a viral video from June that showed him holding a man on his lap. “It was Gay Pride!” he said, adding, “I’m a single man. … There’s nothing to be ashamed of [about] for having a good time on a night off as a dad.”
His friend, Jeff Lewis– who joined Cohen for the panel – then wondered if he and the mystery man have been in contact since they were seen together.
“We’re texting,” he replied.
Cohen has two children, Benjamin, 4, and Lucy, 18 months.