Andy Cohen Calls Out Paul W. Downs Over ‘Hacks’ Joke At His Expense
Now that Hacks has concluded its five-season run, Andy Cohen had a bone to pick with showrunner and star Paul W. Downs on live TV. During Tuesday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live, the talk show host called out Downs over a joke at his expense, which Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance told in the recent […]
On Tuesday’s taping of "Watch What Happens Live," Bravo personality Andy Cohen confronted "Hacks" co-creator Paul W. Downs over a Season 5 jab at Cohen's personal life. Cohen asked Downs to explain the origin of this particular moment, showing a clip from the HBO Max show where Jean Smart's character, Deborah Vance, took aim at Cohen.
Smart as Vance said, "The problem with reality shows is you cannot control the narrative." Cohen visibly reacted, jaw dropped and nearly speechless, as his co-star Megan Stalter chimed in, trying to save him from the controversial line. Downs offered an explanation, cheekily noting that Jean Smart is an improviser and she can never be controlled.
Cohen then openly laughed off the moment, proving he wasn't offended. "Hacks" Season 5 holds the record for the most Emmy nominations for a comedy, receiving 24 nominations.
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