Andy Cohen credits John Mayer with Viral Cat Cafe Bit
Andy Cohen gives credit where it’s due when it comes to that viral cat cafe moment with friend John Mayer on New Year’s Eve.
“He was supposed to join us from Tokyo and I said, ‘Look, we’ll get you settled in your hotel.’ And he said, “I’d like to go somewhere nicer, like a cat cafe.” And I thought, ‘Okay, let’s see if we can find one,'” Cohen, 55, tells exclusively We weekly on Tuesday, Jan. 9, while promoting Walmart’s “Save Your Resolutions” campaign.
Once CNN found a cafe where Mayer could call, Cohen said he gave up on that Anderson Cooper a warning about the hilarious location ahead CNN New Year’s Eve Live Special.
“I told Anderson a few times, ‘Hey, John’s going to a cat cafe,’ but I think sometimes he turns me away, so I think that’s why it was so funny to him right away,” Cohen recalls. “And also the cats’ butts were in John’s face the whole time. I think that image was so funny.
The internet went into frenzy when Cooper, 56, burst into fits of laughter when Mayer, 46, joined the special from a cat cafe and was surrounded by felines – some of which had their butts in Mayer’s face.
“This doesn’t look sanitary, John,” Cohen said during the broadcast, as Cooper exclaimed, “John, there are cats everywhere.”
Mayer seemed unimpressed by their alarmist responses, replying: “I believe it meets all health regulations. I think it’s just right.”
He continued, “There are cats. Yes. This is a place where you can come, enjoy a drink or two and talk to cats. It’s a cat bar. I don’t know how much clearer I can be about this purpose of this place.”
While Mayer has certainly caught the attention of many cats, he has yet to settle down with someone special. When it comes to setting him up Real Housewives of New York star Brynn WhitfieldCohen isn’t so sure the pair would be a good match.
“Well, I tried to get in touch with her Tyler Cameron” Cohen recalls, before adding that “it’s not the worst idea” to play matchmaker for Whitfield, 36, and Mayer. “I don’t see John dating anyone on a reality show, though.”
While Cohen debates the idea, he adds that Whitfield “has it all” and is “very smart.”
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“I think [Mayer] wants someone as bright and smart as her, and she is certainly beautiful,” he says. “So interesting.”
When he’s not playing cupid, Cohen partners with Walmart+ for their “Save Your Resolutions” campaign.
“I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about, ‘What are my New Year’s resolutions going to be?’ and I, like millions of Americans, dump mine every year,” he says. “So we’re trying to get you to keep your resolutions, and if you sign up for Walmart+, it’s kind of like the ultimate savings membership. It saves you time and money on things like free grocery delivery, free shipping, discount on fuel, all these ways to kickstart and save your New Year’s resolutions.”
Reporting by Christina Garibaldi