Andy Cohen has been the face of Bravo for several years. Not only has he served as the executive producer on all of the “Housewives” franchises, but he has also hosted “Watch What Happens Live!” and the “Housewives” reunion shows over the years.
Over the past couple of weeks, however, there seem to be some rumors that Cohen’s time with Bravo may be coming to a close — either on one front or on all fronts. According to TikTok user TheKempire, “Watch What Happens Live!” may be canceled due to low ratings.
The rumor started thanks to a DeuxMoi blind that suggested a late night show on Bravo was toast. Furthermore, TheKempire suggests that Cohen may not have the same stronghold on the execs at NBC Universal because the “Housewives” franchises just aren’t putting up the numbers like they once did.
Here’s what you need to know:
‘WWHL’ Was Renewed Through 2021
Back in December 2019, Deadline reported that “WWHL” had been renewed through 2021. The show, which has been on the air now for 18 seasons, was the “highest-rated late night ad-supported cable talk show in 2019 among F18-49 and F25-54,” at the time.
“I keep waiting to stop having fun – or run out of guests, stories or booze; but the party rolls on and I couldn’t be more excited!” Cohen said following the news of the renewal.
TikTok user TheKempire said he wouldn’t be “surprised” if “WWHL” was canceled “along with a lot of other of his shows.”
“I won’t watch WWHL when I’m tricked to see it start when I taped one of my bravo shows. I just got delete. It must be in jeopardy if they are so desperate for viewers. No one else is doing this,” one Redditor commented on a thread about the cancellation rumors.
“I can’t stand it lol they are super sneaky at how they do the line up so that the DVR keeps recording into WWHL instead of stopping , super annoying,” added another.
“I think that started happening because Bravo realized WWHL’s ratings were slipping so they hoodwinked people into recording it. I wonder if they then count the recording a view?” a third wrote.
Fans Started a Petition in Hopes of Having Cohen Fired by Bravo
In addition to the rumors that “WWHL” is in trouble, it seems that some fans are hoping that Bravo gets rid of Cohen altogether. The reason?
“Andy Cohen has been the face of Bravo for well over a decade. Lately, the host of “The Real Housewives” reunions and “Watch What Happens: Live” is becoming toxic to watch. He displays narcissistic, pompous, and rude behavior on reunion episodes, and has come under fire for allegations of favoritism, racism, and sexism,” the petition on change.org reads. So far, more than 850 people have signed it.
Its unclear when the petition was started, but it may have been on the heels of reports that Cohen has decided to launch “The Real Housewives of Dubai,” which has caused quite a bit of backlash. Many fans feel that Dubai wasn’t the right choice for a new franchise due to the country’s differences in beliefs when it comes to human rights.
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I hope this isn’t true ! Andy is what makes Bravo what it is!! He’s real & honest. I’d hate to see him go. Love Bravo & would hate to see him go. He’s the face of Bravo & like his personality and hope he stays
People have way too much time on their hands when they can sit around and do stupid crap like this. It’s a tv show!! Put that energy to good use and petition lawmakers about things that matter. Petition local govts about the rising cost of utilities. Hell, petition the cable/internet/phone companies about the outrageous fees. Help out in your community with seniors or kids or the less fortunate. Put that energy to good use. It’s so stupid how people get their panties in a bunch over movies and tv shows. ‘Cancel culture’ is very close to the dumbest thing someone has ever come up with. Seriously like a tie with those idiots who think that knives stab folks or guns kill people.
You Americans ruin everything, it’s a show watch it or turn off the TV. We love watching Andy Cohen on wwhl and if u don’t like it then don’t watch it. And about Dubai, being gay is illegal so freakin what! The whole world doesn’t have to accept it coz you do! Stop ruining shows and cancelling shows, for a country that is supposed to be modern and open minded and all that it’s actually the opposite the most ignorant self centered sensitive ppl in the world. In a few years it will be either every show from the US of course has to be about gays or there won’t be any shows right?
Leave Andy and bravo alone we love him
To the person who actually made a petition to remove him I say, GET A LIFE! U don’t like the show then stop watching
Zara ,us Americans ruin everything? Lol. Do not lump us altogether. While I do not know or care where you’re from, that comment is so damn ignorant. First let me be clear, I love Andy and think whoever made petition is ridiculous. But do not put the blame solely on Americans. You say for people to leave Bravo and Andy alone, well then why don’t you leave Americans alone. You bring up Dubai and say who cares that being gay is illegal. That’s disgraceful and it shouldn’t be a rule but I’m not placing blame on others. And don’t feel Andy should go because of it. Should have chosen somewhere aside from Dubai ,but no biggie, if we don’t like,we just won’t watch . But your ignorance on blaming “ us Americans “ is juvenile.. I hate online arguing,I truly do, I rarely speak up due to being shy .but what you said was flat out ridiculous. . I’m American and I support Andy and Bravo. So there goes your theory. No need for such hostility btw… now I’m sure I’ll be having the BS petty comments coming my way ,but know that I, not going to engage in some foolish exchange back and forth. Oh and so what if every other other show has gay people, what’s the problem?. Like you said, don’t like, don’t watch ! We’re actually on same side regarding Andy, but the Americans comment was uncalled for.