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Did they fool you?
Celebs brought the laughs on April Fools' Day 2022, though in a slightly more tempered way than in years past. With the world still reeling from theCOVID-19 pandemic, thewar in Ukraineand myriad social justice issues, it’s not exactly a hilarious time … though tasteful bright spots are welcome.
Here, some of the pranks celebrities pulled this April 1 — and shared for fans and followers to see.
New Hosts onWatch What Happens Live
Andy Cohenstarted the morning with perhaps the cutest joke of the day:introducing Bravo’s newest co-hosts, his son Benjamin and best pal Wyatt Cooper.
Selling the Silos
Chip Gaines posted a photo of his and wife Joanna’s beloved Magnolia complex in Waco, Texas, with a “For Sale” sign.
“Great opportunity for the right buyer!!” he wrote. “Call the number to learn more.” (We dare you.)
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A Sequel toCats
Guy Fieri’s Retirement
In a moment that gave fans ofDiners, Drive-Ins and Divespause, Food Network star Guy Fieri announced his retirement from “rolling out” set to funeral-esque background music.
Hot Music from Montero
Lil Nas X posted to Twitter about theMontero Deluxealbum, dropping Friday night and featuring collabs with Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat and more. PEOPLE, however, confirmed it was a joke, much to music lovers' chagrin.
Another Housewives Franchise
TheReal Housewives of Dubaiteaserdropped for real on Friday, but formerReal Housewives of Orange Countystar Meghan King had news of her own: her starring role inThe Real Housewives of St. Louis.Sadly for fans of the franchise, this one isn’t happening … yet (ahem, Andy!).
Tamron Hall’s Gross Giveaway
On the April 1 episode of her talk show, Tamron Hall blessed her audience with a giveaway … of reused chewing gum. For sitting through the prank (which Hall really sold!), she rewarded the crowd with anactualgiveaway of more than $1,000 in tech gear per person.
It wouldn’t besosurprising given Eric Decker’s retirement and the fact that it’s, well, Italy, but fans were quick to catch on when singerJessie James Deckerposted she’s moving her family to Italy this summer, perhaps because of this line: “Eric can have a farm and be plant bae and start the winery he’s always dreamt of.”
Broadway Bound
Steve Kazee even got People in on the joke when he announced his next stage role as the star of a Mr. Mom musical.
Kelly Ripa’s Grooming Gone Wrong
Kelly RipaaskedLive!co-host Ryan Seacrest if she could sculpt his eyebrows with a hot new product on Friday, and when she gave him an iPad to check his reflection, had added a filter to selfie mde that competely removes brows. “Oh my gosh!” Seacrest said after realizing what had happened. “That just shows you how vain I am.”
Also going the bad brow route on April 1, Brooke Shields, who posted her take on the “#thineyebrowchallenge” on TikTok.
source: people.com
