Andy Cohen announces he is going to be a father

Cape Town – Talk show host Andy Cohen is going to be a father.

According to Entertainment Tonight, the 50-year-old made the special announcement during Thursday night’s episode of Watch What Happens Live.

Addressing the camera, Andy said: “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’ time I am going to become a father.”

Andy then thanked the “wonderful surrogate” who he said is “carrying my future”.

“Thanks to a wonderful surrogate who is carrying my future. Family means everything to me and having one of my own that I have wanted in my heart my entire life. And though it's taken me longer than most to get there, I can't wait for what I envision to be the most rewarding chapter yet.”

The show host then signed off which everyone “happy holidays” and “a happy New Year”.

WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HERE: