Andy Cohen Sets Three-Year Extension With NBCU, ‘Watch What Happens Live’ Renewed for Two Years

Mazel, Bravosphere! As part of a new pact with NBCUniversal, Andy Cohen‘s overall deal with the company has been extended for three years, and his nightly talk show on Bravo “Watch What Happens Live,” has been renewed for two more years.

“After more than 20 years with Bravo, I’m full of intense gratitude that I get to continue living out my dream here,” Cohen said in the announcement. “I’m excited to keep growing our successes across NBCUniversal’s incredible portfolio and, most of all, thankful that I, along with my team, get to keep doing what we love most.” The full press release is included below.

Cohen is a singular figure in the entertainment world. As an executive at Bravo, Cohen began hosting the reunion episodes for the “Real Housewives” franchise, of which he’s an executive producer, which stoked his interest in being a talk show host. As almost an experiment, “Watch What Happens Live” — which features a mixture of Bravo talent and other creatives (many of whom are fans of the network’s programming) — premiered in July 2009. In 2013, Cohen dropped his day-job duties, and in addition to hosting “Watch What Happens Live” nightly, he continues to oversee the “Real Housewives” franchise, hosts the reunions for every Bravo series. In a November 2023 interview with Frances Berwick, NBCU’s entertainment chairman, she told Variety that Cohen “is a very sort of specific and exceptional talent, and he really is the face of the network.”

“Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” is produced by Embassy Row. Michael Davies, Deirdre Connolly, John Jude Schultz and Andy Cohen are executive producers.

NEW YORK –June 12, 2025 – Bravo announced today that it has renewed its late-night juggernaut “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” through 2027 on the heels of celebrating a milestone 15^th anniversary last year. NBCUniversal has also extended Cohen’s first-look development deal for an additional three years, through 2028.  

Cohen, who is host and executive producer of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” continues to serve as an executive producer for “The Real Housewives” franchise as well as host of reunions and specials.

“After more than 20 years with Bravo, I’m full of intense gratitude that I get to continue living out my dream here,” Cohen said. “I’m excited to keep growing our successes across NBCUniversal’s incredible portfolio and, most of all, thankful that I, along with my team, get to keep doing what we love most.”

“Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” is the only live, interactive show in late-night television, offering viewers an unprecedented opportunity to interact with their favorite celebrities and Bravolebrities in real time by participating in live polls and asking questions both virtually and in-studio. The critically acclaimed talker consistently dominates the pop culture conversation with irreverent, candid and hilarious moments that audiences don’t see anywhere else. Whether it’s Hillary Clinton Pleading the Fifth, Nicki Minaj doing a “shotski,” or Jon Hamm and John Slattery delivering an iconic Clubhouse Playhouse performance, you never know what’s going to happen in the Bravo Clubhouse – the only guarantee is a real good time. 

“Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” airs Sunday through Thursday nights on Bravo, with all episodes streaming next day on Peacock. 

Cohen made history as the first gay late-night host and immediately struck a chord with fans by bringing an unconventional, fearless and refreshing approach to the landscape. In addition to his Bravo and NBCUniversal duties, the multi-hyphenate is a five-time New York Time best-selling author with his own book imprint, Andy Cohen Books; has two personally curated radio channels on SiriusXM, “Radio Andy” and “Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge,”; and annually co-hosts CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live special alongside Anderson Cooper. 

Cohen received a Primetime Emmy Award for “Top Chef” in 2010 and has been nominated for 18 additional Emmys. In 2019, Cohen was awarded the Vito Russo Award by GLAAD, and in June 2020 was recognized in THR and Variety’s Most Powerful LGBTQ Players in Hollywood lists. Additionally, Cohen received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.