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Andy Cohen reveals which ‘Housewives’ franchises are ‘closest to his heart’

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Gostin, N. (2026, October 18). Andy Cohen reveals which ‘Housewives’ franchises are ‘closest to his heart’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/18/entertainment/andy-cohen-reveals-franchises-he-holds-a-little-closer/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-18 · by Nicki Gostin

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In an interview with Page Six, Andy Cohen reveals his preference for the New York and Atlanta “Housewives” franchises while maintaining that he doesn't have favorites. He discusses upcoming plans including a new book celebrating the 20th anniversary of the franchise’s first episode, which offers behind-the-scenes insights into reunion shows. Cohen also addresses critics who accuse the show of promoting conflict by defending its portrayal of sisterhood and real-life drama as central to its enduring appeal.
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Andy Cohen, the executive producer of Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise, revealed during an exclusive interview with Page Six that he has a special affection for the New York and Atlanta editions of the show. Despite claiming not to have favorites within the franchise, Cohen admitted these two were particularly close to his heart. The announcement comes as Cohen prepares to release a new book this month celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Real Housewives," which offers behind-the-scenes insights into past reunion shows and their unexpected twists.

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“I mean, anyone would want to be a part of a franchise that has entertained so many people and means so much to people, especially in this day and age where, you know, people don’t connect to, you know, programming in this way anymore.”
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🔮 “I will say New York and Atlanta have always been kind of close to my heart,” the Bravo honcho told Page Six in an exclusive interview earlier this week.

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Andy Cohen swears he doesn’t have favorites in the “Housewives” universe, but admits he has a soft spot for two. asserted
he → swear → two
“I will say New York and Atlanta have always been kind of close to my heart,” the Bravo honcho told Page Six in an exclusive interview earlier this week. asserted
honcho → say → interview
However, Cohen declined to say which “Housewives” he feels especially fond of. asserted
he → decline → Housewives
“I have many favorites,” he shared. asserted
he → have → favorites
“The great thing about the show is that it really is an ensemble show and everyone plays their part, and someone can have a quiet season and then they come back and it’s all about them. asserted
it → play → them
So, you just never know what’s going to happen. asserted
what → know → ?
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first “Housewives” airing, the “WWHL” host is releasing a new book this month. asserted
host → celebrate → book
“The great thing about the book is I take you behind the scenes of pretty [much] every reunion show we’ve ever done,” he explained. asserted
he → take → show
“I share my insights about what I was thinking and what I went in thinking. asserted
I → share → what
“There were reunions where we thought it was gonna be someone’s last season and then they totally blew us away at the reunion. asserted
they → be → reunion
And there are reunions where someone came in, and we were, you know, thinking, oh, this is great. asserted
this → be → ?
And then they wind up isolating everyone in the group or isolating themselves. asserted
they → wind → themselves
So they really can determine a lot in terms of the future of the show.” asserted
they → determine → show
Cohen also defended the show against critics who accuse it of rewarding conflict. asserted
who → defend → conflict
“I think that’s an over-generalization and that if the show was just only that, it wouldn’t still be on the air in all these iterations,” he shared. asserted
he → think → iterations
“You know, it’s funny, it can be about sisterhood…and so I think if you just skim the surface, it’s kind of an easy way to slam the show. asserted
it → know → show
I don’t think that it’s actually representative.” asserted
it → think → ?
The Emmy winner still “can’t believe” the franchise’s massive success -Michelle Obama and Julia Roberts are both fans – and said it has had no drawbacks. asserted
it → believe → drawbacks
“It’s a gift,” he gushed. asserted
he → ’ → ?
“I mean, anyone would want to be a part of a franchise that has entertained so many people and means so much to people, especially in this day and age where, you know, people don’t connect to, you know, programming in this way anymore.” asserted
you → mean → way
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