Andy Cohen reflects on 15 years of hosting Watch What Happens Live, a show known for its candid conversations and memorable celebrity moments.
Candid Moments on WWHL
During an anniversary interview, Cohen shared insights about his career, highlighting both high points and regrets. One specific low came from his interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2013, where he asked her if she’d ever taken a dip in the lady pond, a euphemism for a sexual encounter with another woman.
No, I have not. No. No.
, Oprah responded directly to Cohen’s inquiry.
A Rare Regret
Cohen, reflecting on the moment, said, That’s probably one of my few regrets
, acknowledging that the question was perhaps too intrusive even for his notoriously open talk show style.
Oprah’s Poised Response
Despite the awkwardness of the question, Oprah handled it with composure, maintaining her sense of humor according to her close friend Gayle King. King recalled that Oprah was unfazed by the moment.
Reflecting on the Past
Cohen admitted he felt conflicted about asking such a personal question. He explained: I mean, couldn’t I leave it alone?
, expressing his regret more openly now than back then. After the cameras stopped rolling, Oprah did not seem offended or awkward according to Cohen’s recounting; this gracefulness further solidified Oprah’s revered public persona.
The Invisible Line
The episode remains one of Cohen’s favorite moments on WWHL despite the awkward question. As Cohen has noted: It meant so much to me that Oprah Winfrey did the show.
. The incident serves as a telling reminder of the fine line talk show hosts walk when prying into personal lives for entertainment purposes.
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