Andy Cohen has become known for producing and hosting reality TV reunions. For instance, Cohen produced and moderated the Real Housewives Of Orange County (RHOC) when it became the first in the Real Housewives franchise. But now some reality TV fans think that Andy goes too far in taking charge of reunions.
Find out how the recent Real Housewives Of New Jersey (RHONJ) reunion sparked a backlash for Cohen. And learn why some fans think that Bravo should press the Pause button on Andy. Get all the details below.
Real Housewives Spoilers – Andy Cohen Screams At RHONJ Star!
Andy Cohen recently served as host for the Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) season 13 reunion. But fans who watched Cohen lose his cool expressed outrage. And in particular, RHONJ viewers complained that Andy went too far in screaming at Teresa Giudice to “let [Joe Gorga] talk,” according to Page Six.
For instance, one fan wrote on social media, “It’s honestly weird to see Andy yell at housewives, especially Tre who has given Bravo so much.” And another wanted to see Cohen take a break. “Yeah Andy needs to be put on pause for a while,” wrote the viewer. Several complained that Andy belittled some of the Real Housewives Of New Jersey stars during the reunion.
And frequent complaints included observations that the 55-year-old producer screamed “like a maniac.” But several claimed that Cohen scapegoated Teresa. For example, one wrote on social media, “It’s so obvious Andy doesn’t really care for Teresa.” However, Cohen discussed the situation on an episode of “Andy Cohen Live” on SiriusXM.
RHONJ Spoilers – Andy Cohen Compares Reality TV Stars To Toddlers
Cohen discussed how Real Housewives fans became “very upset at me for losing my s–t on Teresa.” And he admitted that he felt “at the end of his rope” when he exploded. However, Andy apologized. And he also offered a suggestion.
“I think for all of you who are upset, have a seat in the middle of that for eight or 10 hours,” invited Andy. “And then let’s see how you handle it.” But he also admitted he doesn’t “feel great” about his behavior. However, Cohen then defended himself. And he pointed out, “If you keep interrupting, at some point, I am gonna lose my s–t.”
And as a father of young children, Andy shared that he feels hosting a reunion often feels like parenting toddlers. However, he also admitted, “I almost walked off at one point.” And in particular, Cohen complained that Teresa fighting with her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga again seemed both “petty” and “upsetting.”
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