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Andy Cohen Recalls Jillian Michaels' 'Furious' Reaction After WWHL Interview
The Bravo host says the fitness guru 'was screaming at my staff' after her 2013 appearance on his show.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:17am
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Andy Cohen recently recounted a rocky experience with Jillian Michaels on his talk show Watch What Happens Live in 2013. Cohen said Michaels was "furious" after the interview and "started screaming at my staff" on her way out. Michaels had previously called her time on WWHL a "truly hideous experience" and accused Cohen of being "extremely rude" and "condescending." Cohen says he doesn't understand what upset Michaels about the interview, which featured her discussing workout tips and participating in the show's signature "shotski" drinking game.
Why it matters
The tension between Cohen and Michaels highlights the unpredictable nature of live television interviews and the potential for clashes between hosts and guests, even over seemingly innocuous segments. It also speaks to the challenges of maintaining professional relationships in the entertainment industry, where personal disagreements can linger for years.
The details
During Michaels' 2013 appearance on WWHL, she discussed workout tips, gave a thumbs up when a Real Housewives star called in to flirt with her, and participated in the show's "shotski" drinking game. However, Cohen says Michaels left the interview "furious" and "started screaming at my staff" on her way out. Michaels had previously called the experience "truly hideous" and accused Cohen of being "extremely rude" and "condescending." Cohen says he doesn't understand what upset Michaels about the interview.
- Jillian Michaels appeared on Watch What Happens Live on February 13, 2013.
The players
Andy Cohen
The host of Watch What Happens Live, a Bravo talk show, and the executive producer of the Real Housewives franchise.
Jillian Michaels
A celebrity fitness guru and former co-host of the reality show The Biggest Loser, who has also worked as a conservative news commentator.
What they’re saying
“She was furious. I should watch it back, if I cared. I don't see what she was upset about.”
— Andy Cohen, Host, Watch What Happens Live (Entertainment Weekly)
“We've not been friendly for years. I did his show once and it was a really awful experience. He was extremely rude, condescending and unprofessional.”
— Jillian Michaels (US Weekly)
The takeaway
The tense relationship between Andy Cohen and Jillian Michaels highlights the challenges that can arise when hosting live television interviews, where guests may react unexpectedly or harbor lingering personal grievances. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and open communication in the entertainment industry, even when personal chemistry fails to develop between a host and guest.
