Andy Cohen says he regrets asking Oprah Winfrey if she's ever 'taken a dip in the lady pond' in 2013
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Andy Cohen, 56, revisited some memorable moments from his career, including one he things he could take back in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight.
The TV host shared that one of his "few regrets" is asking Oprah Winfrey if she had ever "taken a dip in the lady pond" during a 2013 episode of his Bravo show, 'Watch What Happens Live'z
Andy Cohen cringes over past interview question to Oprah Winfrey
Cohen asked the personal question, wondering if Winfrey had ever had a sexual encounter with a woman. The 'Color Purple' star, now 70, responded directly with a firm "No, I have not. Thank you."
Reflecting on the moment, Cohen admitted, "It meant so much to me that Oprah Winfrey did the show. It's gone brilliantly and I turn around and ask her if she's ever had sex with a woman. I mean, couldn't I leave it alone?"
Despite the awkward question, Cohen shared that Winfrey did not make him feel uncomfortable once the cameras stopped rolling. Later, he learned from Winfrey's best friend Gayle King that Oprah didn't fully grasp what he meant by "the lady pond."
"Gayle King told me later that week that Oprah didn't know what I meant by 'the lady pond,'" Cohen revealed. "I thought I explained it pretty well there, but listen, I was so grateful that Oprah did the show and I still am."
Despite this misstep, Cohen cherishes the episode with Winfrey, calling it his favorite episode of 'WWHL'. The interview with Entertainment Tonight was part of the celebration of the 15th anniversary of 'Watch What Happens Live' in June, highlighting both the highs and lows of Cohen's career.
Internet reacts to Andy Cohen's regret for asking controversial question to Oprah Winfrey
Andy Cohen’s recent reflection on his regretful question to Oprah Winfrey during a 2013 episode of 'Watch What Happens Live' has sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
While some users defended Cohen, others criticized his choice of it.
One social media user wrote, "Heck, she asked other people those type of questions, so you have nothing to feel sorry for," while another commented, "Yes, that was so tacky, Andy."
The incident, where Cohen asked Winfrey if she had ever "taken a dip in the lady pond," received divided opinions.
One user asked, "Why should he treat her any different than anyone else?"
Another was more direct, stating, "Andy Cohen is as tacky as they come!"
One person downplayed the situation, adding, "Omg, as if nothing worse has been asked."
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