TV Host Forced to Apologize Over Comment That Annoyed ’90s Star
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Key Points:
- Andy Cohen issued a rare public apology for his previous critical comments about Julia Stiles' dancing after she addressed the remarks on Dancing with the Stars.
- On his show Watch What Happens Live, Cohen humorously dubbed himself the “Jackhole of the Day” in response to Stiles' call-out.
- Stiles revealed that Cohen’s 2025 comment questioning her dancing skills motivated her to join the competition to rediscover her confidence and joy in dancing.
- Despite the initial criticism, Stiles received positive feedback from the judges, earning an 18 out of 30 for her debut dance, with judge Derek Hough praising her performance.
- Cohen acknowledged his own dancing limitations while congratulating Stiles on her strong debut and expressing support for her continued success on the show.
