Andy Cohen was visibly upset with Jeff Lewis during a recent episode of “Watch What Happens Live.” The tension arose when Cohen, Lewis, and Caroline Stanbury were playing a spin-the-bottle trivia game. Cohen failed to remember the first guest to play “Plead the Fifth” on his show, prompting Lewis to hit him over the head with a candy glass bottle as punishment.
Before striking Cohen, Lewis apologized, indicating that the hit might be harder than expected. After the impact, Cohen grabbed his head in pain and yelled, “That was way too much, dude!” Lewis quickly apologized, but Cohen was clearly enraged, reminding Lewis that they had agreed to go easy on each other during the game.
The incident was shared on the show’s official Instagram, where fans had mixed reactions. Some defended Lewis, saying the hit didn’t seem that hard, while others enjoyed the banter between the two. Despite the playful nature of the game, Cohen’s frustration was evident.
The episode also featured other awkward moments between Cohen and Lewis. At one point, Lewis brought up his canceled reality show, “Flipping Out,” accusing Cohen of voting against him. Cohen clarified that he wasn’t in charge of programming at Bravo at the time and had only expressed his opinion that it was time for the show to end. The exchange ended with Lewis thanking Cohen for giving him a radio gig on Andy’s Sirius XM network, which he said he loved.
This isn’t the first time Cohen and Lewis have had public disagreements. In 2018, Lewis claimed that Cohen lost his temper with him after he posted a shady comment about Bravo not renewing “Flipping Out.” Lewis described their relationship as sibling-like, with Cohen trying different strategies to get through to him.
The tension between Cohen and Lewis is part of a larger pattern of contentious moments on “Watch What Happens Live.” Bethenny Frankel recently claimed she felt ambushed by Cohen and Lewis during her December 2022 appearance on the show. Frankel said they teamed up to make her look bad, with Lewis criticizing her “Real Housewives” recap podcast and Cohen calling her a hypocrite.
Frankel’s daughter, Bryn, who was watching from the green room, also felt that her mother was being ganged up on. Despite the apologies from Cohen and Lewis, Frankel felt the ambush was intentional and aimed at boosting ratings.
Sources close to the show denied Frankel’s claims, stating that her publicist had pitched her to return to the show as recently as April to promote her alcohol line. They also noted that the age requirement for attending the show is 21 or older, which is why Bryn had to stay in the green room.
The ongoing drama between Cohen, Lewis, and other Bravo personalities continues to captivate audiences, making “Watch What Happens Live” a must-watch for fans of reality TV. The dynamic between Cohen and his guests often leads to unexpected and entertaining moments, even if they sometimes result in hurt feelings and public disputes.
As the show moves forward, it will be interesting to see how Cohen and Lewis navigate their complicated relationship. Whether they can put their differences aside or continue to clash remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: their interactions will keep viewers tuning in.
The incident with the candy glass bottle serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live television. While the games and banter are meant to be lighthearted, they can sometimes lead to real emotions and conflicts. For now, fans will have to wait and see how Cohen and Lewis address this latest incident and whether it will have any lasting impact on their friendship.
