Imagine being live on national television and suddenly having someone completely block your camera shot—awkward, right? That exact unexpected moment happened on the October 7 episode of Watch What Happens Live, hosted by Andy Cohen. But here’s where it gets controversial: instead of a quick apology or a production cutaway, the guest just stood there, live, unbothered, causing a bit of tension on set.
At the very start of the show, viewers noticed a surprising sight—Gregory Gourdet, a Top Chef alum and the night’s Bravo Clubhouse bartender, was standing right in front of the camera, obscuring Andy Cohen as he tried to introduce the episode. Cohen immediately spotted the disruption, saying, “Hey, everybody! Uh … careful,” trying to keep it light but clearly caught off guard. Gourdet quickly moved away, and Cohen quipped with a mix of disbelief and humor, “My man, you’re walking right in front of the camera, buddy. Wow. Never had that happen.” This highlight alone sparked plenty of attention from fans online.
But the incident didn’t end there. Instead of stepping back to where he was supposed to be waiting for his introduction, Gourdet casually walked behind Cohen and the guests, Mary Cosby and Adam Pally, handing out drinks to everyone. Cohen greeted this with an amused, “Welcome to Watch What Happens Live. Wow, thank you,” as he accepted his drink. He introduced the show from the Bravo Clubhouse on a special Salt Lake City night, trying to keep the energy positive despite the earlier mishap.
Later on, after the live polls portion, Cohen finally focused on Gourdet’s drink creation. Gourdet revealed his "zero proof" cocktail recipe, which included refreshing ingredients like pineapple, banana, and rice syrup—perfect for those who want a tasty beverage without alcohol. Cohen light-heartedly joked, “This is delicious. You know what would make this great? A little tequila,” adding a touch of humor to the moment.
Fans of Watch What Happens Live quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their take on Cohen’s reaction to the camera-blocking slip-up. Some felt sympathy for Cohen’s obvious effort to keep his composure, with one user commenting, “Andy tried so hard to not look pissed. I thought he was going to pop a blood vessel.” Others suggested Cohen might have been too harsh, saying, “Reel it in @andy! No reason to embarrass the guy on national TV. Yeesh.” Then there were playful remarks about Cohen’s personality, like someone calling him “such a diva omggg.”
The night was filled with memorable moments beyond just the camera incident. One fan described the episode as "amazing," highlighting the mix of chaos from the chef blocking the camera to Cohen’s phone ringing on air and Mary Cosby’s presence as part of what made it so entertaining. Another tweeted, “That man walking in front of that camera took me OUT!”—capturing just how unexpected and hilarious the moment was.
Watch What Happens Live continues to air Sunday through Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on Bravo, with new episodes available to stream the following day on Peacock. This incident serves as a reminder that live TV is always full of surprises—and sometimes, those surprises become the most talked-about highlights. What do you think: was Cohen right to call out the camera-crosser on air, or should live TV mishaps just be taken in stride? Let us know in the comments—because moments like these spark the most lively debates!
