Andy Cohen, 55, expressed his admiration for Troye Sivan's latest hit, "Rush," during an episode of his SiriusXM radio show. Cohen emphasized the catchiness of the song and discussed with his close friend Anderson Cooper about the groundbreaking and NSFW nature of the music video, which showcases Sivan at a wild house party. Cohen's main concern is Sivan's safety as he indulges in the festivities.
Cohen expressed excitement, stating, "If this video had been released during our youth, it would have had a significant impact on us." Cohen further expressed happiness for the audience, acknowledging the game-changing influence of Lil Nas X and emphasizing the exceptional representation.
Moreover, Cohen discussed the inspiration behind "Rush," revealing that it was influenced by poppers, which refers to amyl nitrite, an inhalant known for inducing a euphoric sensation.
Cohen cautioned Sivan about the dangers of poppers, to which Sivan playfully rolled his eyes. "We should be cautious and use them sparingly," Cohen advised. Sivan sarcastically responded, "Thanks for the advice, Dad," to which Cohen quipped that he could recommend the top-notch popper vendors in New York City.
The pair had already talked about poppers earlier this week during Sivan's appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Wednesday, October 11, where Reba McEntire was also present. When a fan inquired about whether it was true that Sivan had used poppers before his photo shoot for "Rush," Sivan validated it.
Andy Cohen and Troye Sivan, as captured by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images, aimed for an intimately authentic representation in their photo. Sivan revealed that the presence of a visible vein in his head unexpectedly became his favorite aspect of the image.
During the conversation, Cohen asked McEntire, 68, a question from a curious fan who inquired about her experience with poppers. McEntire, unsure of what they were, responded, "I don't think so. What exactly are poppers?" Sivan playfully mentioned that he would enlighten her after the show, as Cohen reassured McEntire that they could discuss it during the commercial break.
McEntire might be unfamiliar with the term "popper," but she certainly knew how to flawlessly perform a monologue from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. In that very same episode, she enthusiastically reenacted Meredith Marks' passionate rant about Angie Katsanevas in Palm Springs, passionately expressing her thoughts on the rumors, the negativity, and embracing the controversial topic alongside her husband.
"Cohen couldn't help but praise her, exclaiming, "You were absolutely amazing! That was truly outstanding!"