Andy Cohen and his former boyfriend Tom Sandoval were seen walking and eating at Via Carota in New York’s West Village on June 3, just days after Cohen discussed Sandoval’s post‑cheating scandal band offer on his radio show. The encounter raied eyebrows as Cohen, a single father of two, hinted at a new wingman role for Mauricio Umansky amid Umansky’s split from Kyle Richards.

West Village Dinner Sparks Speculation Over Cohen‑Sandoval Friendship

According to the source, Cohen, 58, and Sandoval, 40, walked side‑by‑side and shared a meal at Via Carota, with Cohen wearing a tan suit and pink T‑shirt and Sandoval in a dark suit and pale button‑up.. The sighting followed Cohen’s May 16 radio episode where he recalled Sandoval’s offer to attend his band, The Most Extras, after the cheating scandal involving Raquel Leviss. The source notes that the two briefly dated in the early 2000s and have remained friends, even collaborating on Cohen’s SiriusXM show.

Cohen’s Wingman Role for Mauricio Umansky Amid Hollywood Divorce

The report says Cohen is now acting as a wingman for real‑estate mogul Mauricio Umansky, who recently separated from Kyle Richards. While the source does not detail how Cohen is helping, it implies that his dating experience as a single father may be useful in navigating Hollywood’s high‑profile relationships. this development follows Cohen’s own candid discussion about modern dating and his role as a single dad.

Modern Dating Challenges Highlighted by Cohen’s TikTok Interview

In a TikTok clip shared by Marie Claire, Cohen, 55 at the time, was asked about the “hottest” husband in the Real Housewives franchise. He shifted to talk about the new Real Housewives of New York and the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, then reflected on his single status: “I’ve been single far longer than I’ve been with people. but I like being single. I have a really good life, so I haven’t been, like, ‘Oh, I’m so lonely.’” He also mentioned dating apps such as Raya and Grindr, noting the split between people he wants to sleep with and those he wants to date.

Unanswered Questions About the Wingman Mission

While the source reports Cohen’s new wingman role, it does not explain how he is assisting Umansky or what specific strategies he is employing. it also leaves unclear whether the West Village dinner was purely a friendly outing or a rehearsal for a larger matchmaking effort. Finally, the source does not confirm whether Sandoval’s band offer was a genuine attempt at reconciliation or merely a publicity stunt.