Whether or not you agree that author, model, and reality star Janice Dickinson was the original “supermodel”, there’s no denying she has the ability to spout some not-so-nice opinions. From Tyra Banks to Donald Trump, the outspoken star has never shied away from her ability to eviscerate anyone and everyone that gets in her way.
On a recent episode of the Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef podcast, Andy Cohen was the latest victim of Janice’s famous biting tongue, as she made some shocking claims, including an accusation that she herself was the originator of the idea for Andy’s successful late night show, Watch What Happens Live.
The conversation started with the host first asking Janice whether she would ever join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She blurted out, “Oh, they couldn’t handle me… They couldn’t handle me. I would have them shrink.”
“They would shake and quiver,” she went on. “And you know, they’re all easy. They’re easy shots, but they pretend to be so uppity. And they’re not uppity, they’re just hags. Beverly Hills Hags”. Ouch!
It was the famous creator of the Housewives franchise who then came under fire.
“Andy Cohen doesn’t like me,” she said. “I scare Andy Cohen for some reason.”
When asked to explain further, she stated, “I once went up to Andy Cohen to pitch a late night talk show, and as soon as I left, he took the idea, and he ran with it and did Late Night with Andy Cohen. So Andy, I have a bone to pick with you. That was my idea.”
“You would have been good with a late night talk show on Bravo?” Yantef probed.
“Oh hell yes, but now I have an album,” Janice replied. “It’s much more fun to be in the gay underground, trust me, and still be out there fabulous looking at all the twinks coming in and dancing and jumping up and down. It’s great to have freedom.”
“And what, right after that, Watch What Happens Live like started, after you pitched this idea?” Yantef asked.
To which the model responded, “It did! Right after I pitched the idea, it came on like six months later. And I was like, ‘You know what, that was my idea. He’s a tacky queen. Tacky!'”
When asked by the host to state the obvious fact that she’s simply not an Andy Cohen fan, Janice said, “No, but I am an Anderson Cooper fan.”
Perhaps in a last ditch effort to show some humanity, Janice did throw Cohen one little bone. “But congratulations to Andy for being a new papa, I’ll give him that. I’ll give him credit for that.”
Luckily, the other guest on the show, Joey Santos, stepped in and got Janice to say “allegedly” after her allegation. But should we really be surprised that she’s taking credit for something? After all, this is the woman who takes credit for the entire supermodel phenomena. She even has a song about it called “I Coined It.”
“I coined it, I own it, bitch. I’m the original supermodel. Eyes up, bitch. Don’t look, just walk”, she sings over a surprisingly pleasing house beat. We have to say that we’re actually not hating her recent foray into dance music, which is somehow not terrible.
In May of last year, Janice revealed that she was secretly recording music. Since the release of “I Coined It”, she has released two more singles, “Get Into It”, which was released in March, and “Floor.”
Love her, or hate her, Janice’s outspoken and diva-like opinions have always garnered her an aggressive queer following.
We can probably name one power gay, however, who won’t be downloading her new music.
bachy
I’ve encountered Janice in various venues around Los Angeles and find her to be very unlike the way she is portrayed in media. She is invariably friendly, polite… even self-effacing. It has lent credence to some of her allegations.
dwick
I can see her being like that. I think she’d be a fun person to hang with.
Braedon
A sad, desperate attempt to remain relevant.
Paris in Santiago
Please, let’s not be mean to her. She’s having fun, and not hurting anyone.
I know she wrote a book, but I’d imagine she has amazing stories to share, on a one-to-one basis.
Fahd
The author here has a pretty disparaging attitude towards Janice. Why the bias?
If it´s between Janice and the Cohen character, I´m Team Janice.
jcool
maybe she coined it, but it seems she forgot to save her coins. did she get the “release a dance song” idea from luann? lol
Creamsicle
Cohen has built a brand around being a catty rich bitch. I’m sure he can handle a little catty bitchiness on his own.
Diplomat
I’d watch Janice b4 Cohen any night of the week. I don’t tune into Cohen. Too hyper.
LifeinShaw
She is certainly NOT the first supermodel nor did she coin the term. And Late Night w/ Andy Cohen is not an original idea. How she can claim he stole it from her is ridic. I certainly am not a fan of Cohen but the lady is a little much.
Rugby8
Why do you give this viscous no-one any credence or coverage?
Do you really need to support the idea that all gay men like “mean and hateful?”
She’s out of the spotlight for a reason.
PoetDaddy
Janice Dickenson used to have her own TV show. It was about models and very much “inspired by” (stolen from?) Tyra Banks’s “Next Top Model,” on which Dickenson had previously appeared as a sharp-tongued judge. I used to watch it. I came to dislike Dickenson very much in the process.
snojock
Whoooo?
SDR94103
she ain’t right.
moviemag
At first glance, I thought that was Caitlyn Jenner…
Fname Optional Lname
same
Jon in Canada
Whether you like or dislike Janice, the fact remains she’s not wrong in this instance.
ScottOnEarth
I’ve always loved Janice for her hilarious outspokenness. And she is absolutely correct about that awful mess, Andy Cohen.
missvamp
her entire brand is ” I came up with that “, ” I had that idea first”. she’s ridiculous like that.
Fname Optional Lname
The world hates women who speak their minds. They especially hate women who insist on being treated the way a man would be treated under similar circumstances. The industry has walked all over women forever and eventually Janice decided she was going to call them all out – knowing it would hurt her celebrity and career but she was true to herself. Just like Sinead – Janice did not compromise her integrity. Good for her. She’s certainly not the first person to put Andy on blast.
Fname Optional Lname
After hearing her song above she deserves even more credit for being such an ally. That song was made for the gay clubs – period! She didn’t even try to create a pop song for the str8’s – this song is nothing more than a classic bitch track! Sounds like it could have been made by Kevin Aviance or Franklin Fuentes!