Ep 9. Watch What Happens Live 1/15/20
- January 16, 2020
In Watch What Happens Live season 17 episode 9, which aired on January 15th, 2020, Andy Cohen welcomed two guest stars: Project Runway’s Karlie Kloss and legendary singer, Lionel Richie. The lively episode is a mix of fashion, music, and drama as the guests answer Cohen's questions and play some classic games.
The show starts with Cohen asking Kloss about her recent marriage to Josh Kushner and her involvement in the fashion industry. She answers openly about her fashion line, opening up about how it’s still new and how she’s still learning, but that it’s been a lot of fun for her to take on that challenge. Afterward, Cohen quizzes her about the most challenging aspect of being a judge on Project Runway, and Kloss admits that it's ultimately deciding who goes home. Despite being difficult, she believes it's an essential part of the show.
Richie, on the other hand, speaks on his upcoming tour, which he is traveling with Mariah Carey. He also shares how he manages to maintain a successful musical career and other business interests at the same time. He credits his team for helping him keep everything organized and thriving, which has been essential for him to balance all aspects of his life. Richie also shares some stories from his past, confessing how he once butchered the national anthem, drawing a laugh from Cohen.
Later, Kloss and Richie both participate in the Watch What Happens Live game ‘Karlie or Lionel,’ where Cohen reads out statements, and they have to guess whether they're related to her or himself. They get giggly as they guess their answers, and there are plenty of surprises in store.
In another segment of the episode, Cohen asks Richie about some of his collaborations, including ones with Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross. Richie spills the beans about how he and Michael Jackson argue over royalties for songs they co-wrote, which Cohen finds amusing.
As the show progresses, the conversation shifts to some controversial topics, and Kloss and Richie give their takes. For instance, when Cohen asks about their views on Megan Markle and Prince Harry's recent decision to step away from their royal duties, both Kloss and Richie weigh in on the royal couple's big move and offer thoughts on how they can still be influential and relevant.
Finally, the show wraps up the musical segment, with Richie giving an impressive performance of his popular hit, ‘All Night Long.’ Kloss also gives a shout out to Beetlejuice for its Tony nomination, which she produced. They both close the show with smiles on their faces, showing that the conversation was lively and considerable fun.
Overall, Watch What Happens Live season 17 episode 9 provided a fun and entertaining way to spend an hour. Kloss and Richie both made the episode lively with their candid and straightforward answers. Cohen's questions kept the guests engaged and lively, bringing out some hilarious and surprising revelations. The fashion-themed show was a massive success and was a more than adequate blend of funny and stimulating conversation.
