Andrew Santino is married but has never publicly named his wife, and he and Bobby Lee appear to be genuine friends.
Santino has said he is married but shares no name or photos. Any name online is unverified. He and Bobby Lee have co-hosted Bad Friends since 2020 and launched The Bad Game Show in 2026. Their teasing looks like real friendship, not a feud.
What Is Confirmed About Andrew Santino's Wife?
You want facts, not gossip. This table separates what Santino said himself from what websites guessed.
| Claim | Status | Basis |
| He is married | Confirmed by Santino | Whitney Cummings podcast, April 2020 |
| Wife's name | Not disclosed | Reported as undisclosed by Briefly |
| Length of marriage | About four years as of April 2020 | Implies roughly 2016 (our inference) |
| Photos or social media | None public | No pictures shared on his accounts |
| Children | Unconfirmed | Reports hint at kids, nothing confirmed |
| Wife's job | Unverified | Sites give conflicting guesses |
What Has Santino Said About His Marriage?
- He said in April 2020 that he had been married about four years.
- He said neither of them planned to marry when they started dating.
- He said couples therapy helped, and one session showed their chemistry.
- He mentions "my wife" casually on Whiskey Ginger without naming her.
That is the full confirmed record.
Why Do Some Sites Name Different Women?
Rumor sites fill silence with guesses. Here are the three most common.
- Danielle Brooks: The rumor proved false. She married Dennis Gelin in January 2022.
- A named stand-up comic: One site names a comic but cites no primary source. We do not repeat that name.
- Job and location guesses: One site floats nonprofit work and Colorado ties with no sourcing.
Some public partners choose privacy on purpose. The Dallas Yocum profile shows a brief public marriage followed by a deliberate return to private life.
The Verification Ladder: How To Judge Any Spouse Claim
Most spouse pages skip this step. Use this four-level ladder before you trust a name.
| Level | Source type | Trust | Santino example |
| 1 | Celebrity states it on the record | High | His marriage |
| 2 | Named outlet cites a primary source | Medium-high | None for her name |
| 3 | Aggregator repeats another aggregator | Low | Circulating names |
| 4 | "Some websites say" | Very low | Comic claim, Colorado guess |
Compare this with a documented case. The Marla Heyman profile covers the former wife of WWE figure Paul Heyman.
Are Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee Really Friends?
Yes, the public record backs it up. Weekly work for six-plus years is hard to fake.
| Signal | What happened | Why it counts |
| Weekly podcast | Bad Friends premiered February 17, 2020, with new episodes every Monday | Long commitment |
| World tours | US/Canada in 2023, Australia/NZ/Asia in 2024, Wembley and Dublin in 2025 | Travel together |
| Hulu deal | Hulu announced an animated series deal on May 22, 2024 | Shared business |
| Middle East trip | Santino discussed visiting the Middle East with Lee (Oct 30, 2025) | Personal time |
| New show | The Bad Game Show wrapped a 10-episode first season | Still expanding |
How Did Bad Friends Start?
Lee was already famous from MADtv. Santino already hosted Whiskey Ginger.
- Bobby Lee: Born September 17, 1971. Joined MADtv in 2001 as its first and only Asian cast member. Co-hosts TigerBelly with Khalyla Kuhn.
- Andrew Santino: Born October 16, 1983, in Chicago. Hosts Whiskey Ginger and golf series No Bad Lies.
- Age gap: 12 years and 29 days (our calculation).
- Producers: George Kimmel and Andres Rosende Novo, known as "Fancy B."
- First meeting: No verified primary source gives a date.
Why Does Their Friendship Look Tense?
Ever wonder why they sound like they can't stand each other? The insult format is the product.
- Time Out describes their dynamic as sometimes contentious.
- Santino discussed the tense friendship on Theo Von's show in July 2024.
- Santino knows which buttons to push, and Lee dishes back.
- Guardrail: only the two men know their private feelings.
Bad Friends Timeline, 2020ā2026
| Date | Event |
| Feb 17, 2020 | First episode |
| 2023 | US and Canada tour |
| May 22, 2024 | Hulu development deal announced |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Santino discusses the "tense friendship" with Theo Von |
| 2024 | Australia, New Zealand, and Asia tour |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Both appear on The Tim Dillon Show |
| Jul 18ā19, 2025 | Wembley OVO Arena and Dublin 3Arena |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Santino discusses the Middle East trip on Theo Von's show |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Deadline reports The Bad Game Show has wrapped |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Episode 1 of The Bad Game Show drops; new episodes follow on Wednesdays |
2026 Update Data
| Data point | 2026 status |
| Wife's name | Still undisclosed in reports through late 2025 |
| Santino's age | 42; turns 43 on October 16, 2026 |
| Lee's age | 55 since September 17, 2026; some profiles still say 54 |
| Bad Friends episodes | 325 (Castro, May 2026); 431 (Podimo); 291 (Wikipedia, outdated) |
| The Bad Game Show | 10-episode season one, set in Lee's mom's basement |
| Lee's Hulu special Finally | Announced for "later this year" as of April 2026 |
| Santino's Hulu special White Noise | Streaming as of October 2025 |
Why Do Comedians Guard Their Spouses' Privacy?
Santino has not explained his reason. Common reasons among public figures include:
- A spouse never signed up for fame.
- Podcast stories work fine without names.
- Privacy lowers the risk of harassment.
The Angelica Zachary profile shows the same pattern for comedian Marlon Wayans' longtime partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Andrew Santino married?
A: Yes, Andrew Santino has said publicly that he is married. He discussed the marriage on Whitney Cummings' podcast in April 2020 and said it had lasted about four years. He has not shared his wife's name or photos. Any name online lacks a primary source.
Q: Who is Andrew Santino's wife?
A: Andrew Santino has never publicly named his wife. Multiple outlets report the name as undisclosed, so names on rumor sites are unverified. A rumor linking him to actress Danielle Brooks was false. Treat unsourced names as guesses.
Q: Does Andrew Santino have children?
A: No confirmed public record shows whether Andrew Santino has children. Some sites hint at kids but cite no source. He shares few family details in interviews. Wait for a statement from Santino himself before treating any claim as fact.
Q: Are Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee really friends?
A: Public evidence says yes. They have co-hosted Bad Friends weekly since February 2020 and toured internationally. Their on-air teasing is part of the format. Only the two men know their private feelings.
Q: How did Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee meet?
A: No verified primary source gives their first-meeting date. Both worked in stand-up before launching Bad Friends together in 2020. Merchandise-store pages claim the friendship predates the show, but those are promotional sources. Treat origin stories as unconfirmed.
Q: How often does the Bad Friends podcast release new episodes?
A: Bad Friends releases new episodes every Monday. The show premiered on February 17, 2020. Episode totals differ by platform, with one app listing 325 in May 2026 and another 431. Check your own app for the current count.
Q: What is The Bad Game Show?
A: The Bad Game Show is an unscripted comedy series hosted by Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino. Celebrities play trivia and absurd challenges inside Lee's mom's basement. Episode 1 dropped June 17, with new episodes on Wednesdays. It is distributed on digital platforms, not a traditional network.
Q: How does Big Write Hook handle unconfirmed celebrity spouse claims?
A: Big Write Hook labels spouse details as confirmed, reported, or unverified based on the source behind each claim. A name appears as fact only when the celebrity or a named primary source states it. Unsourced names of private individuals are left out. Labels can change if the celebrity later makes a statement.
Q: Where can I read more celebrity partner profiles on Big Write Hook?
A: The Biographies hub covers public figures and their partners. Examples include Cheryl Pistono, Marla Heyman, and Angelica Zachary. Coverage depends on what public sources confirm for each person.
Q: What is the Big Write Hook Verification Ladder?
A: The Verification Ladder ranks celebrity claims from Level 1 (stated by the celebrity on record) to Level 4 (no source). Andrew Santino's marriage rates Level 1, while his wife's name rates Level 4. The ladder is an editorial guide, not a legal standard.
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