The next six weeks are going to be long ones forAndy Cohen.
TheWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenhost, 50, announced on his Bravo talk show on Thursday that he is expecting his first child in early February, telling viewers that “after many years of careful deliberation, a fair amount of prayers and the benefit of science — if all goes according to plan in about six weeks time I’m going to become a father thanks to a wonderful surrogate who is carrying my future.”
“Patiently waiting…” he wrote on Instagram Monday, sharing a sweet photo of he and his dog, Wacha, lovingly staring into one another’s eyes.
This will be the first child for Cohen.
“Family means everything to me and having one of my own is something that I have wanted in my heart for my entire life,” he said onWWHL, during a special episode that included “O.G.” HousewivesVicki Gunvalson,Ramona Singer,NeNe Leakes,Kyle RichardsandTeresa Giudice.“Though it’s taken me longer than most to get there, I cannot wait for what I envision will be the most rewarding chapter yet.”
“I’ve wanted to shout my personal news from rooftops, so finally telling everybody last week was a huge joy,” he said on Instagram.
A source on theWWHLscene told PEOPLE Cohen “was over the moon backstage.”
“I’ve never seen him smile like that. He was so, so happy. Everyone was showering him with congratulations and praise,” the source said.
Initially, folks who weren’t in on the secret were worried his news was about something much less exciting. “When he was originally speaking, we thought he was resigning from the show, so weall were just so surprised and happy,” the source explained.
“Most of his close friends and staff atWWHLhad known for a few weeks now, but he kept the secret from the wider group — including some Bravo executives there and the Housewives who were on his show,” said the source.
Andy Cohen.Dave Kotinsky/Getty
The source revealed to PEOPLE that after the show, “a smaller group went out to celebrate,” where an on-cloud-nine Cohen “was telling people that he was ‘relieved’ the news was finally out there and just kept reiterating how excited he was for the future.”
”‘I can’t wait to meet my kid,’ he said,” the insider recalled. “He’salways had that urge to be a father, and felt like this was the right time. His parents are of a certain age, and he wants them to know his child. He said, ‘I know I’m single, but I haven’t met anyone and I want a family. I’m ready to do this.’ “
The source added, “He’s going to be an amazing dad. He’s so filled with love. He’s going to give this child a wonderful life.”
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In March, Cohenopened up about his dating life, revealing he’s single and looking for a guy who has never seenThe Real Housewives.
“Yes, I am single again,” CohentoldEntertainment Tonightfrom the set of the Fox show,Love Connection.
He said he wants “someone who’s very independent, someone who has their own thing going on. Maybe someone who’s never seenThe Real Housewives.”Adding he’d want a Jewish version of John F. Kennedy, Jr. which he joking dubbed, “Jew-FK, Jr.”
source: people.com
