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Cohen Apologizes for Dance Diss After DWTS Stunner
18 Sep
Summary
- Andy Cohen apologized to Julia Stiles on WWHL for past dance comments.
- Stiles revealed Cohen's 2025 remarks impacted her decision to join DWTS.
- Cohen was inspired to apologize after seeing Stiles's impressive DWTS performance.
Andy Cohen issued a heartfelt apology to actress Julia Stiles on Watch What Happens Live, admitting his past comments about her dancing were inappropriate. He declared himself the "Jackhole of the Day" for his remarks, which he now regrets. Cohen acknowledged that Stiles found his criticism deeply hurtful, a fact he only truly understood after witnessing her recent stellar performance on Dancing With The Stars.
Stiles had previously disclosed that Cohen's 2025 comments about her dancing abilities had significantly affected her. She explained that the criticism was "imprinted" in her mind and even influenced her decision regarding Dancing With The Stars, a show that had pursued her for years. She stated that she only agreed to participate after hearing Cohen's remarks, vowing to confront him on his show if she and her partner, Ezra Sosa, won.
Motivated by Stiles's impressive showing on the dance competition, Cohen extended his apology directly to her. He praised her performance, highlighting her talent and wishing her success in the competition. He humorously invited viewers to flood his inbox with complaints, accepting full responsibility for his past misjudgment.
