Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen (abbreviated WWHL, previously named Watch What Happens Live!) is an American pop culture-based late-night talk show hosted by Andy Cohen, that premiered on Bravo on July 16, 2009.[1]
Overview
The show features Bravo's own reality programming in the manner of an aftershow and popular culture news. The show's title was inspired by the network's then-slogan, "Watch what happens."[2]
The show is produced live from New York City, allowing interaction with viewers by phone and social media.[3]
In November 2013, Bravo renewed the show for two additional seasons.[4]
On March 2, 2016, the show aired its 1,000th episode.[5]
On March 13, 2020, the show suspended production due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which Andy Cohen himself tested positive for the virus. The show had been produced from Cohen's apartment starting in March.[7] The show returned to its Manhattan studio on October 11, 2020.[8]
On January 19, 2022, Bravo renewed the show through 2023, which marked the show’s 15th year on air.[9][10]
Unlike other late-night shows, audience tickets are not widely publicly available. As of 2024, many episodes are no longer broadcast live.[11]