Andy Cohen reveals Kelly Ripa saved him from skin cancer

host says he had spot checked out because of friend

Published

9 years ago

November 28, 2016

(Screenshot via YouTube.)

Andy Cohen opened up about his recent skin cancer scare on “Live with Kelly!” last week and revealed co-host Kelly Ripa saved his life.

Cohen spoke out on his melanoma diagnosis and says if it wasn’t for Ripa the result could have been much worse.

“You and I were at a party for Anderson’s [Cooper] mom in April, and you said, ‘You have a black dot on your lip, I don’t think that’s something good,’” Cohen recalls.

Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos continued to pressure Cohen into seeing a doctor which ended up being the best decision.

“It was melanoma and they removed it, and I just want to thank you because you were so dogmatic,” Cohen tells Ripa.

Cohen says the doctors removed “a chunk” from his lip but he has since recovered.

Watch Cohen’s confession below.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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9 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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(Photo courtesy of Crave HBO Max)

“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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10 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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11 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.