Andy Cohen drops f-bomb in live clap back to TikTok's celebrity death pranks

New York, New York - Celebrity death pranks took TikTok by storm over the holidays, but one of its most popularly referenced stars is speaking out against the trend.

Andy Cohen (l.) has been a popular star to use in the celebrity death pranks going viral on TikTok.
Andy Cohen (l.) has been a popular star to use in the celebrity death pranks going viral on TikTok.  © Collage: Jason Mendez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP, Screenshot/TikTok/@user10045372766392

"Andy Cohen dead at 54!"

It was this exclamation that sent hundreds of Bravo-obsessed moms into a total panic in this viral TikTok trend.

The so-called "celebrity death pranks" trend has TikTok users convince their loved ones that their favorite stars have suddenly died by dramatically breaking the fake news on camera – and filming the victim's reaction as the butt of the joke.

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Social media users commented on how popular Bravo TV host Cohen has been in particular, being used by many as the prank's subject, especially those pulled on moms by their kids.

As one Twitter user wrote, "This celebrity death prank is hilarious cuz why do so many moms care about andy cohen."

But on Tuesday's episode of his show Watch What Happens Live, the 54-year-old shot back at the prank with a jab that required some quick censorship by producers.

Andy Cohen drops the f-bomb while condemning the TikTok trend

Andy Cohen called for an end to the celebrity death pranks on TikTok.
Andy Cohen called for an end to the celebrity death pranks on TikTok.  © CINDY ORD / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

Cohen deemed the celebrity death pranks "the Jackhole of the Day" in his nightly segment bestowing the honor, revealing that he has been sent many of the iterations that used his own fake death for the prank.

"I have no desire to experience people's reactions to me dying," the Bravo host said. "I am scared enough of dying in reality without having to watch bizarre simulations of it over and over again."

As he continued, his passion led to a first-time on-air slip-up for the host.

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"So let me be clear, don't make, distribute, or tag me in any f***ing," Cohen said before cutting himself off and covering his mouth after the accidental f-bomb.

Thankfully, producers were able to cover the expletive with a slight delay on his live show, as Cohen continued, "Why is this even a thing? It's not even funny."

The Bravo star's reaction comes shortly after the tides have begun to turn in response to the trend. Slater Vance, the son of actors Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, pranked his parents with the fake news of Michael B. Jordan's death.

Fans quickly slammed his prank as wildly insensitive given Bassett and Jordan's connection through the Black Panther films, which were rocked by the sudden death of leading star Chadwick Boseman in 2020.

It seems this is one viral fad that is trending downwards.

Cover photo: Collage: Jason Mendez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP, Screenshot/TikTok/@user10045372766392

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