Tabatha Coffey Recalls Finding A “Dildo In The Drawer” Of A Salon On ‘WWHL’: “That Still Gives Me Nightmares”

Tabatha Coffey turned around tons of salons during her time on Tabatha Takes Over — but she certainly came across some businesses that made her doubt her abilities.

The television personality and salon owner joined Real Housewives of Dubai star Lesa Milan on Tuesday night’s (June 11) episode of Watch What Happens Live, where one virtual fan asked Coffey whether she ever encountered a client she didn’t think she could save.

“Oof. Yes, there was,” she admitted. “There was one [salon] that had a dildo in the drawer. Do you remember that episode? That still gives me nightmares.”

Coffey spearheaded Tabatha’s Salon Takeover (later renamed to Tabatha Takes Over) for five seasons between 2008 and 2013. The Bravo show followed her as she helped failing salons get back on their feet in just one week.

The series has had somewhat of a resurgence in popularity since it was released on Peacock in April as part of the Bravo Vault, which also included shows like Shahs of Sunset and Don’t Be Tardy.

“I have to say. It was so cool. When Peacock starting airing Tabatha’s Salon Takeover and Tabatha Takes Over, Chrissy Teigen started posting about it like crazy,” host Andy Cohen told Coffey. “She started texting me. She’s like, ‘You guys have to do more of these. This is amazing. The show still works. It’s so great.'”

The duo then recalled the “crazy shit” they did for the Summer by Bravo commercials, like when Coffey dressed as a pixie and went zip-lining. “It’s like a fever dream,” Cohen joked during the WWHL After Show.

They also reminisced about Coffey’s previous appearances on the hit late-night show.

“I think I cost you a lot of money because I would swear a lot on live TV,” she said, to which Cohen confirmed, “Yes, you did!”

Watch What Happens Live airs Sunday through Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on Bravo. New episodes are available to stream the next day on Peacock.