Andy Cohen is spilling all of the Actual Housewives tea.
Andy, 55, spoke with Us Weekly completely whereas selling his partnership with FRESCA Combined on Thursday, Might 23, and weighed in on the whole lot from Jenna Lyons’ shock The Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis return to Jennifer Tilly’s The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills casting.
“[To be honest], I didn’t suppose she was going to wish to come again,” the Bravo boss revealed of Jenna, who joined RHONY as a part of the reboot final 12 months. “I hoped in the absolute best world we might get her again as a ‘pal,’ however she needed to return again full throttle and I’m so glad she did.”
After RHONY season 14 got here to an finish in October 2023, followers had been satisfied that Jenna wouldn’t return, however they had been in for a pleasing shock when her identify was amongst these returning in the official March announcement.
If given the choice to affix any Housewives franchise, Andy mentioned it will be RHONY, largely so he “didn’t have to depart city,” he quipped. “I believe I’d match proper in.”
The present’s govt producer additionally teased a “actually good” season within the works. “I used to be in a gathering at present, form of a standing report about what’s occurring,” he informed Us. “I’m actually excited.”
In fact, Andy needed to weigh in on the lately introduced RHOBH newbies as properly. (Bozoma Saint John was introduced as a predominant solid member on Wednesday, Might 22, whereas Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly will seem in “pal of” roles.)
Jennifer, an actress {and professional} poker participant, was a “actually thrilling” casting selection for the franchise, Andy added.
“I came upon a lot about her in her casting interview that I didn’t already know,” he mentioned. “That actually helped me see her in a brand new gentle, so I hope that we get to point out her on this gentle.”
He additionally teased that Kathy being again will create a “nice dynamic” with the ladies. Kathy lately made a quick look on the RHOBH season 13 reunion earlier this 12 months forward of her casting information.
Andy additionally briefly touched on The Actual Housewives of Orange County, noting that they’re “firing on all cylinders” whereas filming season 18. As for The Actual Housewives of Atlanta, there are “some nice new girls and an amazing returning group,” he mentioned.
As Andy gears up for summer time, he informed Us that Housewives aren’t the one factor on his radar. The fact TV mogul has invited followers to affix the FRESCA Combined Membership and get year-round VIP entry to unique perks, plus the chance to strive the model’s new selection pack.
“The FRESCA Combined Membership is nice for followers of the model, like me,” he gushed. “There’s advantages you can get all 12 months lengthy together with partying with me. There’s 4 model new flavors of FRESCA Combined which have simply come out — my favourite is black cherry.”