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Peacock is adding an AI Andy Cohen to narrate an endless stream of Bravo clips

The Verge / 3/13/2026

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Key Points

  • NBCUniversal will introduce an AI-generated avatar of Andy Cohen in Peacock to guide users through an endless clip feed called Your Bravoverse.
  • The AI will scan Bravo clips and surface scenes based on user preferences, with the avatar providing on-screen commentary about what's happening.
  • The feature is planned to roll out in Peacock's mobile app this summer.
  • The move illustrates a broader trend of using AI avatars and personalized AI-guides to curate streaming experiences in media.
An image of Andy Cohen in the Peacock app

When you open your Peacock mobile app this summer, you might see a portal leading to the AI likeness of TV host Andy Cohen on your homepage. In an announcement on Friday, NBCUniversal said Cohen's avatar will serve as a guide through Peacock's "infinitely swipeable" feed of clips from Bravo shows, like Love Island, The Real Housewives series, and Below Deck.

The feed, called "Your Bravoverse," will surface clips from the shows that you choose when you first open up the new experience. NBCUniversal will use AI to scan and pick out scenes from your favorite shows, while an AI-generated Cohen offers input about what's happening on screen.

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