Andy Cohen, 50, surprised Bravo fans when he announcedthat he was going to become a father via surrogate duringthe Dec. 20 episode ofWatch What Happens Live.Earlier we reported on all the details about Andys upcoming baby shower from the swanky venue to the VIP guest list, which will include Real Housewives of Beverly Hills starLisa Vanderpump, 58.But does the Britishrestaurateur plan on attending her boss celebration which is set for Jan. 26?HollywoodLife spoke with a source close to the reality star who EXCLUSIVELY said,“Lisa has been extended an invitation to Andys baby shower this Saturday afternoon.Even though Kyle and the OGs helped spearhead it, a party planner was the one who handled the inviting.Its a luncheon in Beverly Hills at The Palm Restaurant and every single wife was extended an invitation, but the other ladies dont know if shes attending or not.”Even though theres been much speculation about the state of Lisas friendships with her fellow cast mates, the real reason shes not going to the party is because the entrepreneur has business obligations that need tending to.
“The RHOBH cast are not worried if shes there or not as so many other ladies will be there, nobodys focusing on conflict,” the insider continued.Season 9 of the hit Bravo series is set to premiere on Feb. 12 as Lisa will star alongsideKyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Dorit Kemsley, Erika Girardi, Teddi Mellencamp, Camille Grammer, and newcomerDenise Richards.“They knew Lisa would be invited but they dont care whether she attends or not.Every single wife and friend from all cities have been invited, so of course this includes Lisa.Lisa loves Andy immensely and they have a great relationship.The day will be all about Andy and hes so excited to have all the wives together in the same room.The party planner has done everything from head to toe, but Andy has been involved and he thought it would be fun to have a big Housewives party.Its going to be amazing!”
Andy has been taping all of his WWHLepisodes in Los Angeles in the month of January, seemingly awaiting the birth.And it appears several of the Housewives are on their way to L.A. now for the Bravo exec.A handful of the women have already posted on their social media hinting they are either traveling, or revealing their location in sunny California includingBethenny Frankel, Teresa Giudice, Ramona Singer,Danielle Staub, Dolores Catania, to name a few.And while a majority of the ladies have landed in So-Cal, Lisa confirmed on Instagram that she was “In Veeggaasss baby!”We managed to reach Lisa working on site at the home of her future Vanderpump Cocktail Loungewhich is set to debut early 2019 on the Vegas Strip at Caesars Palace, and though she is traveling she commented, “I already gave Andy his baby shower gift along with my best wishes for his impending fatherhood!”