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Life couldn’t be sweeter forAndy Cohen.
“I’ve never seen him smile like that. He was so, so happy. Everyone was showering him with congratulations and praise,” the insider adds of Cohen, 50.
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 explains.
“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,” says the source, referencingVicki Gunvalson,Ramona Singer,NeNe Leakes,Kyle RichardsandTeresa Giudice.
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The source reveals 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 recalls. “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.’ ”
“He’s going to be an amazing dad. He’s so filled with love,” the source says of Cohen. “He’s going to give this child a wonderful life.”
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Closing out the final live broadcast of 2018 Thursday, Cohen said, “Tonight I want to share a little personal news of my own. To the viewers at home, I call you my friends at home because we are friends. You have supported me through almost 10 years of life.”
“This has beenan incredible joyous journey with you all. I am grateful to be able to live my dream every day and grateful to you for coming along for the ride. And throughout it, I’ve always tried to be as transparent as possible about my life — I overshare and expect everyone to do the same,” he continued.
“Tonight, I want you to be the first to know 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’ timeI’m going to become a father,” Cohen revealed emotionally.
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“You are giving us a BRAVO BABY, I almost criiiiiieddd!!!!” addedCandiace Dillard, who appears onReal Housewives of Potomac. “Wishing you so so so many congratulations, well wishes and blessings!!!!”
Cohen remarked in atweet following his announcement, “Thank you for all the love and support! I’m overwhelmed and touched.”
source: people.com
