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.
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."[1]
The show is produced live from
New York City, allowing interaction with viewers by phone and social media.[2]
In November 2013, Bravo renewed the show for two additional seasons.[3]
On March 2, 2016, the show aired its 1,000th episode.[4]
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.[6] The show returned to its Manhattan studio on October 11, 2020.[7]
On January 19, 2022, Bravo renewed the show through 2023, which will mark the show’s 15th year on air.[8][9]