Jodi Diodati Administrative Officer | DeKalb County Republican Party
Jodi Diodati Administrative Officer | DeKalb County Republican Party
CNN hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen engaged in a lively celebration during the network's New Year's Eve show in Times Square, New York City. The duo took shots of tequila live on air, marking the start of 2025 with enthusiasm.
During the broadcast, Andy Cohen expressed excitement about their eighth year hosting together, stating, "We have a night of music, comedy, alcohol, and we have so many great guests! I am very excited for this!" Anderson Cooper responded with humor to their long-standing partnership: "And they said we wouldn’t last!"
Cohen brought tequila and shot glasses to the event, announcing that they would take shots at the top of every hour and encouraged viewers to join them. Both hosts took a large shot of tequila as part of the festivities. Anderson Cooper appeared to struggle with his drink.
The tradition of on-air drinking by CNN hosts has been contentious. Last year, CNN banned its hosts from consuming alcohol on air after former anchor Don Lemon was frequently seen intoxicated during broadcasts.
In 2021, an incident involving Andy Cohen gained attention when he criticized then-New York Mayor Bill de Blasio while intoxicated during the New Year's Eve show.
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