AceShowbiz - Sydney James Harcourt, the acclaimed Broadway star, recently opened up about his passionate past relationship with Andy Cohen, the well-known Bravo personality. In a candid conversation on the April 28, 2026 episode of the Dads and Daddies podcast, Harcourt shared intimate details of a year-and-a-half-long affair that began in an unexpected way.

Before [strong]Andy Cohen[/strong] became a household name as a late-night TV host, he was reportedly active on Craigslist’s “Personals” section. According to Sydney James Harcourt, their initial connection was made through the platform when Andy was still working behind the scenes at Bravo.

Sydney recalled their first meeting: “He came to my apartment the first time... the vibe was fun.” What followed wasn’t a fleeting encounter but an ongoing romance that lasted approximately 18 months. The actor didn’t hesitate to praise the chemistry between them, saying, “I just knew that he was hot and man, the sex was really, really great.”

Interestingly, [strong]Andy Cohen[/strong] had already publicly acknowledged this chapter of his life two years earlier in 2024. After Sydney James Harcourt appeared as a guest bartender on [strong]Watch What Happens Live[/strong] — notably shirtless in a vest — Andy revealed on his SiriusXM show, Radio Andy, that he and Harcourt shared a “mad passionate love affair - lust affair.” He confirmed, “I met him on Craigslist... Now, he, all these years later, winds up bartending on WWHL.”

The story took an even more surprising turn when Andy’s ex-boyfriend and co-host John Hill disclosed that he also had a past connection with Sydney James Harcourt. [strong]Andy Cohen[/strong> responded with humor, saying, “I do too, girl,” highlighting the unexpectedly close-knit circle around Harcourt.

Despite his openness about past relationships, [strong]Andy Cohen[/strong] has drawn a clear boundary in recent years. On an October 29, 2025 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked if he had ever been romantically involved with a Bravo star. His answer was a firm “No. Never.”

Andy explained that he is mindful of “the rules of the game” and considers mixing business with pleasure at this point in his career to be “unwise.” This stance contrasts with his earlier candidness about his Craigslist days but shows a mature approach to his current professional environment.

As fans digest these revelations, the question remains: Is [strong]Andy Cohen[/strong] the “Craigslist King” we never expected, or is Sydney James Harcourt simply seizing the moment to share his story and perhaps gain more attention in the Bravo universe? Whatever the case, their past connection adds a fascinating new layer to both their public personas.