Andy Cohen Spills the Real Reason He Said No to ‘DWTS’
Andy Cohen Says "No Thanks" to Dancing With the Stars — Here’s Why
Ever wonder why the king of Bravo, Andy Cohen, has never shown off his moves on Dancing With the Stars? In a brand-new interview with Variety, the Watch What Happens Live host spilled the tea — and it’s hilariously honest.
The Short Answer: He Just Doesn’t Want to Dance on TV
Important Point: Andy Cohen was offered a spot on Dancing With the Stars many, many, many years ago — and he said no.
His reason?
“I can’t dance on TV. No one wants to see that.”
Simple. Honest. Classic Andy.
From “Great Freeform Dancer” to TikTok Meme
Andy admits he used to be a great freeform dancer — the kind who just feels the music and goes for it. But times have changed.
- He loves going to Grateful Dead concerts (yes, really!).
- Fans film him dancing at shows.
- Those videos end up on TikTok — where people make fun of him.
His plea?
“Let me dance in peace.”
But Plenty of Bravo Stars Have Said “Yes” to the Ballroom
Even though Andy stays off the dance floor, his Real Housewives and Vanderpump Rules stars have jumped in with both feet.
Housewives Who Competed on DWTS:
- Phaedra Parks (Real Housewives of Atlanta)
- Teresa Giudice (Real Housewives of New Jersey)
- Kenya Moore (Real Housewives of Atlanta)
- Lisa Vanderpump (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
- Erika Jayne (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
Other Bravolebrities Who Danced:
- Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules) — made it to the finals 3 years ago!
- Ciara Miller (Summer House) — confirmed for Season 35, premiering Sept. 15 on ABC & Disney+
What’s Coming Up: DWTS Season 35
The new season is almost here — and the cast is stacking up.
Key Dates:
- Sept. 2 – Official cast announced on Good Morning America
- Sept. 15 – Season 35 premieres on ABC and Disney+
Already Confirmed Celebs:
- Jackson Olson – Savannah Bananas baseball player
- Maura Higgins – Love Island UK alum
- Guillermo Rodriguez – Jimmy Kimmel’s famous sidekick
- Julia Stiles – Save the Last Dance star
- Ciara Miller – Summer House star
Andy Also Talked The Traitors — And Why He Won’t Play
In the same Variety chat, Andy revealed he’s never been asked to compete on The Traitors — and he’s kind of relieved.
Why He’d Say No Anyway:
- He’d be a huge target — “I think I would be eliminated immediately.”
- Conflict of interest — He produces competition reality shows and hosts the reunion specials for The Traitors.
- He likes his current gig — “I host the reunions… I’d like to keep doing that.”
Important Point: Being a producer and host means Andy can’t fairly play the game — it’d be like the referee joining the team.
Bravo Stars Love The Traitors, Though
Across 4 seasons, tons of Bravo celebs have played:
- Ciara Miller, Phaedra Parks, Kate Chastain, Tamra Judge
- Mercedes Javid, Tom Sandoval, Dolores Catania
- Lisa Rinna, Candiace Bassett, Dorinda Medley
Big Win:
Dolores Catania won Season 3 (2025) alongside Dylan Efron, Gabby Windey, and Lord Ivar Mountbatten.
Summary
- Andy Cohen turned down Dancing With the Stars years ago — he says he can’t dance on TV and “no one wants to see that.”
- He used to dance freely at concerts, but now gets roasted on TikTok for it.
- Many Bravo stars have competed — including Teresa Giudice, Lisa Vanderpump, Erika Jayne, and Ariana Madix (who made the finals!).
- Ciara Miller (Summer House) is on the new Season 35 cast, premiering Sept. 15 on ABC/Disney+.
- Andy hasn’t been asked to do The Traitors — and says he’d say no anyway due to conflict of interest (he hosts the reunions and produces competition shows).
- Dolores Catania won The Traitors Season 3 — proving Bravo stars can dominate the game.
FAQ
Why did Andy Cohen turn down Dancing With the Stars?
He says he “can’t dance on TV” and believes “no one wants to see that.” He also gets made fun of on TikTok when fans film him dancing at concerts.
Has any Real Housewife won Dancing With the Stars?
Not yet — but Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules) made it to the finals three years ago.
When does Dancing With the Stars Season 35 start?
September 15 on ABC and Disney+. The full cast will be revealed September 2 on Good Morning America.
Why won’t Andy Cohen do The Traitors?
He hosts the reunion specials and produces competition shows — so being a contestant would be a conflict of interest. Plus, he thinks he’d be “eliminated immediately.”
Which Bravo star won The Traitors?
Dolores Catania (Real Housewives of New Jersey) won Season 3 in 2025 alongside Dylan Efron, Gabby Windey, and Lord Ivar Mountbatten.