Andy Cohen Reacts to John Mayer Slamming Speculation About Their Friendship

Andy Cohen is addressing John Mayer‘s scathing letter regarding their friendship.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 55-year-old Watch What Happens Live host was asked about his close friendship with the 46-year-old musician following rumors that they’re romantically involved.

“I honestly love John Mayer, and he loves me,” Andy said. “But because we are so affectionate to each other, people don’t know what box to put that in. They assume we are sleeping with each other, which we are most definitely not.”

John then penned a letter to THR slamming the site for their line of questioning about their relationship.

Keep reading to find out more…“Quite simply, if someone is dubious of a platonic relationship between a straight man and a gay man, I don’t think that shallow a view deserves clarification by anyone with self respect, be it Andy or your publication,” John wrote. “Reinforcing the idea that any gay/straight relationship needs qualification that it’s not sexual devoids everyone involved of their dignity.”

During a new episode of his Daddy Diaries podcast on Friday (May 17), Andy reacted to John‘s comments.

“This should now put an end to anyone asking us, ‘What’s the deal with you two? Explain it,’” Andy started. “It is demeaning to ask a gay guy about being friends with a straight guy…It does assume a gay guy can’t be friends with a straight person without them having sex.”

Andy also said that he “cheered” when he read John‘s letter and then praised the singer for caring “enough about this trope being lazy and dumb that [he] would write this.”

“What an ally. I really just love that he did that, and I applaud him for wanting it published,” Andy added. “Thank you, John, for going on the record about that. I thought it was really, really cool.”

Andy also addressed all of the allegations made against him and Bravo by former Real Housewives stars.