Andy Cohen knows a thing or two about “juicy” moments—and this year, he’s bringing that signature vibe to one of the most-watched stages in America: a Super Bowl 2026 spot for Nerds candy. In the 15-second teaser for the new Big Game commercial, the longtime Bravo ringmaster is seen relaxing poolside when his phone lights up with a call from his animated “Taste Bud,” promising some “juicy” news. Fans will get the full payoff when the Nerds ad airs during Super Bowl 2026 on Sunday, Feb. 8, joining the elite lineup of high-profile Super Bowl commercials that dominate the cultural conversation every year.
Cohen told Parade that teaming with Nerds for a Super Bowl ad was an easy yes because he’s “always loved Nerds,” especially the Nerds Juicy Strawberry Punch Gummy Clusters. Beyond his personal sweet tooth, he understands how big a deal it is to be part of Super Bowl advertising: it’s “culturally significant” both inside and outside his home. As someone who traditionally hosts a Super Bowl party, he’s especially thrilled that his kids—Ben, 6, and Lucy, 3—will get to see their dad star in a candy spot on the same stage as the biggest brands in Super Bowl ads. When he told them he’d be in a commercial, and that it was for Nerds, their excitement matched his.
Of course, Cohen’s Super Bowl moment is just one highlight in a career full of headline-making television. On the Bravo front, he shared that the upcoming Real Housewives of Rhode Island, set to debut later this year, is the new series he’s most eager for fans to see. He’s also “really excited” about the Real Housewives of Potomac season 10 finale and reunion, which includes a one-on-one interview with Karen Huger following her release from prison. After 16 years of Watch What Happens Live and roughly 200 reunion specials, Cohen still points to the season 7 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion—the infamous scene where Kim Richards returned a stuffed bunny to Lisa Rinna—as one of his most unforgettable “juicy” moments.
Looking back, Cohen says there’s plenty to celebrate: landing Oprah as a guest on Watch What Happens Live, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and now anchoring a Nerds spot during the Big Game—all major milestones in a media career that also includes nine years of co-hosting New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper. Add in 16 years of late-night hosting, five bestselling books, and his SiriusXM channel Radio Andy hitting the 10-year mark, and Cohen’s latest turn in Super Bowl advertising feels like a natural extension of a pop culture empire that just keeps growing. For ad fans tracking how celebrity power fuels Super Bowl ads year after year, Andy Cohen’s “juicy” Nerds commercial is one more star-studded moment to watch for on game day.
