--- title: "Andy Cohen Reveals He Almost Didn’t Want Bethenny Frankel On RHONY: “I’ve Made Some Mistakes In My Life”" url: https://allabouttrh.com/2019/02/22/andy-cohen-reveals-he-almost-didn-t-want-bethenny-frankel-on-rhony-i-ve-made-some-mistakes-in-my-life/ type: post date: 2019-02-22 modified: 2019-02-22 markdown_url: https://allabouttrh.com/2019/02/22/andy-cohen-reveals-he-almost-didn-t-want-bethenny-frankel-on-rhony-i-ve-made-some-mistakes-in-my-life.md author: "Katie Gray" --- # Andy Cohen Reveals He Almost Didn’t Want Bethenny Frankel On RHONY: “I’ve Made Some Mistakes In My Life” [Andy Cohen](https://allabouttrh.wpengine.com/2019/02/05/andy-cohens-officially-a-dad-his-son-benjamin-allen-cohen-is-here/) is the head honcho of Bravo and he has created the popular *Real Housewives* franchise. Andy has been in charge of a lot of decisions when it comes to the *Real Housewives*, since the very first seasons. However; he recently revealed that he doesn't always have the right idea initially and that he sometimes makes mistakes too. It turns out that Andy now feels he made a mistake when he almost didn't want [Bethenny Frankel](https://allabouttrh.wpengine.com/2018/12/07/bethenny-frankel-launches-skinnygirl-intimates-collection/) to be on *The Real Housewives of New York*. Bethenny is an OG and ended up making the cut and was cast. She's even had her own [Bravo](https://allabouttrh.wpengine.com/2018/12/03/o-come-og-faithful-andy-cohen-to-host-epic-wwhl-holiday-episode/) spinoff show before returning back to the RHONY. Andy has recently been opening up about how Bethenny almost wasn't on the show! ![](https://allabouttrh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rhony-season-1-450x300.jpg) Andy recently discussed this all on an episode of *Watch What Happens Live*. Andy was talking with guest Lisa Rinna, about how she had auditioned for the first season of* The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* but he wanted people who were unknown at the time. He noted that it was perfect timing when Lisa R did come on the RHOBH. Andy then revealed that he almost didn't want Bethenny on the RHONY. Andy said,* "When we were looking at casting for season one of New York housewives, Bethenny was on the casting. And I was like, 'She was just on the Martha Stewart Apprentice.' And I thought I don't get it, she just was on a reality show. People are going to think she's just going from reality show to reality show. I don't get this."* He added, *"So I was not in favor of Bethenny coming on. So I've made some mistakes in my life."* I can't picture the RHONY without Bethenny. It's like Lisa R and Andy said, everything happens for a reason! ## Thoughts on Andy initially not wanting Bethenny on the RHONY? What are you looking forward to next season? Comment below! **[Follow](https://www.instagram.com/allabouttrh) **AllAboutTRH On **[Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/AllAboutTRH)** **[Follow](https://www.twitter.com/allabouttrh) **AllAboutTRH On **[Twitter.](https://www.twitter.com/allabouttrh)****[Like](https://www.facebook.com/allabouttrh)** AllAboutTRH On **[Facebook.](https://www.facebook.com/allabouttrh)** Follow the AllAboutTRH Podcast on iTunes & Soundcloud - Remember to Rate, Comment & Subscribe!