Andy Cohen

2022 - 12 - 31

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Kathy Griffin reignites Andy Cohen feud in time for the new year (New York Post)

Kathy Griffin reposted a clip Saturday of Bravo honcho Andy Cohen pretending not to know her in 2017 after replacing her as New Year's Eve co-host on CNN.

Cohen claims he doesn’t know why it’s news to him, flashing a goofy grin to the camera. “Have you talked to Kathy at all in the meantime? But the two are reportedly starting dry January one night early — they will not Anyway, I can’t wait to watch [Miley and Dolly tonight.](https://nypost.com/2022/11/21/dolly-parton-to-co-host-miley-cyrus-new-years-eve-special/)“ Decided whether or not I worked at Bravo.

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Kathy Griffin Shades Andy Cohen Ahead of His 'New Year's Eve ... (Entertainment Tonight)

Just hours before the world turns the page on 2022, the 62-year-old comedian conjured up a 2017 clip in which the Bravo TV executive tells a TMZ photographer he ...

As a result of the controversial photo, Griffin [had falling outs](https://www.etonline.com/kathy-griffin-reflects-on-anderson-cooper-friendship-i-loved-him-99608) with both Cohen and Cooper. CNN [stood by Cohen](https://www.etonline.com/andy-cohen-will-host-cnns-new-years-eve-special-again-addresses-his-on-air-rant-177196) and said he'd return as host again. She added, "This guy was my boss for years. The 5-year-old video filmed at Los Angeles International Airport came not long after Cohen was tapped to replace Griffin as In her caption, Griffin claimed that "every year someone sends me this clip around New Year's Eve." [Kathy Griffin 'Hate Watched' Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on NYE](https://www.etonline.com/kathy-griffin-says-she-hate-watched-anderson-cooper-and-andy-cohens-new-years-eve-special-178062) [Kathy Griffin Reveals She's Cancer-Free After Lung Cancer Battle](https://www.etonline.com/kathy-griffin-reveals-shes-cancer-free-after-lung-cancer-battle-175859) [Andy Cohen Says Kathy Griffin Has Made 'Untrue and Sad' Claims About Him During Feud](https://www.etonline.com/andy-cohen-says-kathy-griffin-has-made-untrue-and-sad-claims-about-him-during-feud-129330) "Who?" Ouch!" [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/arts/television/kathy-griffin.html) profile back in January that she " [hate-watched](https://www.etonline.com/kathy-griffin-says-she-hate-watched-anderson-cooper-and-andy-cohens-new-years-eve-special-178062)" Cohen and Cooper's New Year's Eve antics, in which Cohen was [visibly drunk](https://www.etonline.com/andy-cohen-will-host-cnns-new-years-eve-special-again-addresses-his-on-air-rant-177196) after he was "a bit overserved," prompting him to lash out at outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. "I don't know her." [Kathy Griffin](https://www.etonline.com/people/kathy-griffin) and [Andy Cohen](https://www.etonline.com/people/andy-cohen). Jack and Kristina Wagner's Son Harrison’s Cause of Death Confirm…

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Andy Cohen and Kathy Griffin's Feud Through the Years (Us Weekly)

Andy Cohen replaced Kathy Griffin as Anderson Cooper's cohost on CNN's 'New Year's Eve Live' in 2017 — what to know about their feud.

Every year someone sends me this clip around New Year’s Eve,” the Emmy winner wrote via Instagram on New Year's Eve. “And now he’s halfway there.” Griffin added that she had “hate-watched” Cohen and Cooper's 2021-22 New Year's Eve special. So hate me,” he continued as Stern asked if he felt "used" by Griffin. she loves to have a comeback, she loves publicity. The Real Housewives producer explained his quote on October 30, 2017. It is 100% false and totally made up.” A Bravo spokesperson also told Us at the time, “This is completely false and we are not going to credit it with any more attention.” You guys know I’m no prude but I’m kind of like a straightedge, I thought he was kidding the first time.” “I don’t know her.” “[Her] friendship [with Cooper] ended almost immediately after he tweeted about her photo.” However, Griffin found herself outcast from much of Hollywood after she posed for a photo with a prop that looked like President Donald Trump‘s bloody, severed head in spring 2017. Cohen and the actress worked together on Bravo for years. “Was my boss for 10 years.

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Andy Cohen Net Worth 2022: 'Real Housewives,' 'New Year's Eve ... (StyleCaster)

Andy Cohen's net worth in 2022 includes how much he makes for the Real Housewives, New Year's Eve on CNN with Anderson Cooper and Bravo's Watch What Happens ...

[Not All Diamonds and Rosé: The Inside Story of The Real Housewives from the People Who Lived It](https://www.amazon.com/Not-All-Diamonds-Ros%C3%A9-Housewives/dp/1250765781/?tag=stylecaster0d-20&asc_source=web&asc_campaign=web&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fstylecaster.com%2Fandy-cohen-net-worth%2F). And it’s all in the casting and it’s all in the women. Cohen is the executive producer and host for all eleven shows in Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise: The Real Housewives of Orange County; The Real Housewives of New York City; The Real Housewives of Atlanta; The Real Housewives of New Jersey; The Real Housewives of D.C.; The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; The Real Housewives of Miami; The Real Housewives of Potomac; The Real Housewives of Dallas; The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City; and The Real Housewives of Dubai. While what Cohen makes from The Real Housewives franchise hasn’t been confirmed, Celebrity Net Worth reports that his annual salary is $10 million, which includes his salary as the executive producer and host of The Real Housewives franchise, his salary as the host of Watch What Happens Live, his salary as the host of other Bravo shows’ reunions, and what he makes from other business opportunities. Along with what he makes from The Real Housewives franchise and Bravo, Andy Cohen’s net worth also includes what he makes from other hosting jobs, such as his SiriusXM radio show Andy Cohen Live; his New Year’s Eve special, CNN’s New Year’s Eve, which he co-hosts with friend Anderson Cooper; and FOX’s Love Connection, which ran from 2017 to 2018. I did not think that I was valuable to Bravo as a host until I was valuable to Bravo as a host, and that took a while. Certainly the way it’s produced, I think it’s emblematic of what the next wave of the Housewives will look like and what it can look like and it feels modern and refresh and interesting and exciting,” he said. [Real Housewives](https://stylecaster.com/real-housewives-quarantine/) franchise started in 2006 with the premiere of [The Real Housewives of Orange County](https://stylecaster.com/watch-real-housewives-online-free/). “He’s an integral part of the Bravo family and brand, and we can’t wait to see where he takes Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen next.” Read on for what we know about Andy Cohen’s net worth and how much he makes from The Real Housewives, Watch What Happens Live and other shows. [Andy Cohen’s net worth](https://stylecaster.com/andy-cohen-net-worth) and how much he makes as the host of The Real Housewives, Watch What Happens Live and other shows. He later became the Executive Vice President of Development and Talent at Bravo, which he continued to work as until 2013 when he stepped down to focus his efforts on Bravo’s [Real Housewives](https://stylecaster.com/real-housewives-salaries/) franchise.

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Where To Watch Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen's New Year's ... (Decider)

What do you think? Be the first to comment. Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper's New Year's Eve Live Hulu Streaming Options: You can't stream tonight's coverage ...

New Year’s Eve Live begins at 8:00 p.m. Available for $69.99/month (which includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu), the service no longer offers a free trial. Jean Smart and Cheri Oteri will also be live with Anderson and Andy to join in on the fun. xid:fr1659975551695bhg), [DIRECTV STREAM,](https://www.atttvnow.com/) [Sling TV](https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2229206/1132377/14334?_ir=U414%7C12c9155c-035a-11eb-9ed5-0e7e9f208ae4%7C1659970377134&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2F&stat=1), or [YouTube TV](https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/). The special will also be available on demand the day after the broadcast airs on CNN. “If the correspondents are not drinking this year, I will be partying even harder on their behalf.”

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Andy Cohen won't drink with Anderson Cooper during CNN's NYE ... (INSIDER)

"We aren't drinking, but we're going to have a BLAST," Cohen told Page Six Thursday about his annual coverage.

"And I was just stupid and drunk and feeling it." "Bunch of smoke coming from Ryan Seacrest's group of losers that are performing behind us," Cohen said about the ABC broadcast, which was filming next to CNN. Cohen and Cooper's antics on "New Year's Eve Live" haven't come without controversy. Cohen and Cooper are known for their boozy broadcasts on the final night of the year. "CNN said the correspondents will not be drinking," he said. And that is what I will continue to do.

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Watch 2023's New Year's Eve Ball Drop Live on Streaming with ... (Daily Beast)

Whether its watching Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper's hilarious banter or spending New Year's Eve with Shaq in the Metaverse (a real thing!)

Or, if you’re wanting to tune in with a mobile device, head on over to [Times Square’s official website](https://www.timessquarenyc.org) to watch the event. Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party will begin streaming at 10:30 p.m. If not, the special will be streaming for free (!) on New Year’s Eve Live will begin streaming at 8 p.m. Ryan Seacrest will head to Puerto Rico for the second year in a row to cover Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, marking his 19th time hosting the ABC event. How to Watch: New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will air on CBS for anyone tuning in via cable. This special seems to cover the most ground—with five hours of content and productions in a handful of locations—if Ryan Seacrest is your thing. The pre-NYE celebration will begin streaming at 8:30 p.m. may not be an actual New Year’s Eve bash—it happens before the clock strikes midnight—but you may be able to fool your kids into thinking it is. The show will be available on demand the day after its premiere, in case you want to celebrate on Jan. The guests are shaping New Year’s Eve Live up to be a truly wild event, from Jean Smart to “Sweet but Psycho” singer Ava Max. Be it in Times Square or Facebook’s online portal the [Metaverse](https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-metaverse-is-inevitable-but-not-how-mark-zuckerberg-and-meta-expect), these A-Listers plan to shower you with confetti, make cheesy jokes about resolutions, and drop hints to keep drinking—and we’ve got all the deets on which ones you should watch.

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How to Stream CNN's 'New Year's Eve Live With Anderson Cooper ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

A year ago, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper did tequila shots as they ushered in 2022 on CNN's “New Year's Eve Live,” but this year the booze party is on ...

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Kathy Griffin Slams Andy Cohen Over Replacing Her on CNN's NYE ... (Out Magazine)

Can you imagine seeing your ex-boss on TMZ like this?” the comedian wrote.

This was a delayed but direct response to Cohen saying on CNN that Seacrest’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve telecast was just “Ryan Seacrest’s group of losers performing behind us.” Every year someone sends me this clip around New Year’s Eve. This guy was my boss for years. Throughout the interview, Cohen keeps saying “who?” when asked about Griffin and pretends not to know the comedian. CNN subsequently hired Cohen to replace her and cohost the telecast alongside Anderson Cooper. For context, that was the year

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Kathy Griffin slams Andy Cohen for the way he treated her after firing ... (Daily Mail)

Kathy Griffin knows exactly what she'll be watching on TV to ring in the new year, and it won't be CNN's New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy ...

'This guy was my boss for years. Can you imagine seeing your ex boss on TMZ like…this? Referring to the Watch What's Happening Live host, she continued, 'This guy was my boss for years.

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CNN's Andy Cohen And Anderson Cooper Don't Drink Alcohol, But ... (Deadline)

CNN New Years Eve hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen won't drink alcohol, but they have a trick ready.

The first shot was “pickle juice,” which caused both to swallow hard. This is a telethon with no disease.” Cooper claimed he never had a pickle. This is a long night. “We can’t drink,” said Cohen, emphasizing that with a slight jump. Cohen in particular became notorious for his alcohol-fueled diatribes, which last year took down New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and TV personality Ryan Seacrest.

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Kathy Griffin swipes at CNN, Andy Cohen ahead of New Year's ... (Fox News)

The comedian was fired from co-hosting CNN's New Year's coverage in 2017 after a controversy involving a gruesome joke about Trump. Brie Stimson.

Ouch!" "Ugh. [Kathy Griffin](https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/kathy-griffin) took a shot at CNN and Andy Cohen ahead of the network’s New Year’s Eve broadcast on Saturday.

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Andy Cohen pokes fun at CNN's booze-free New Year's Eve special ... (USA TODAY)

The time has come to bid adieu to 2022. Here's how celebrities including Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper and Bad Bunny are ringing in 2023.

[Bad Bunny](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/12/11/bad-bunny-estadio-azteca-ticketmaster-fake-ticket-surge-mexico-city/10878465002/) ended the year with his final post of 2022, calling it ["one of the best years of my life." [Ranking the 10 best albums of 2022, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/12/22/best-albums-2022-ranked-taylor-swift-beyonce-harry-styles-bad-bunny/10903349002/) [The 10 best TV shows of 2022, ranked, from 'White Lotus' to 'Andor' and 'The Bear'](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/12/19/best-tv-shows-2022/10865316002/) "I just want to say thank you to you all from the bottom of my heart," Smith said. [20 winter books we can't wait to read by Prince Harry, Pamela Anderson, Colleen Hoover and more](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/12/22/20-winter-books-prince-harry-colleen-hoover-pamela-anderson/10928496002/) "Sending you this before the madness. [partner and musician RAC](https://www.instagram.com/rac/?hl=en), born André Allen Anjos. "Happy New Year, family," he wrote. I wish everyone a happy year ahead filled with peace, joy, success and most of all, LOVE!!" [captioned a series of photos](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2O059Mgq6/?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU%3D). On Thursday, Cohen [confirmed to Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2022/12/29/andy-cohen-wont-be-drinking-during-cnns-new-years-eve-broadcast/) that he and Cooper would not be drinking during this year's broadcast. Baldwin further confirmed the news with a photo of a pregnancy test she shared on her Instagram story.

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Watch Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper Take Non-Alcoholic ... (PEOPLE.com)

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper take 'mystery shots' of pickle juice, buttermilk, apple-cider vinegar and more amid CNN's New Year's Eve alcohol ban.

"Honestly!" "I had a blast, Anderson has a blast. "I need tequila!" "That's why I'm there; that's why they bring me there," Cohen continued. "Socks?! Are we drinking the squeezed juice of a leather shoe?" "It's a four-and-a-half-hour show. Andy idea?" "What could that be?! After toasting to viewers at home and throwing it back, Cohen and Cooper coughed and guessed tomato juice before learning they were drinking pickle juice. the network's decision to [I'm happy to cocktail it up](https://people.com/food/andy-cohen-new-years-eve-cnn-cocktail-it-up-despite-drink-limits/)," he told PEOPLE before the network's decision.

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Fans Missed the Major Drama Behind Anderson Cooper and Andy ... (GoodHousekeeping.com)

Following Andy Cohen's drunken rant after the 2022 CNN New Year's Eve Show, featuring Anderson Cooper, CNN re-evaluated the program for 2023.

During the same interview, Ryan also joked that he would send some Casa Dragones tequila over to the CNN anchors "just to tempt them." At the same time though, he made it clear that he would "not be shamed for having fun on New Year's Eve." [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/cnn-new-years-eve-coverage-sober-anderson-cooper-1235434694/) reported in November that staffers at the news network met with Chris in a company town hall to review the New Year's Eve program. "Anderson and I will be the people partying on CNN [though] we will be partying responsibly." “The only thing that the Democrats and the Republicans can agree on is what a horrible mayor he has been, so sayonara, sucka!” "But we're going to have a BLAST," he also told the outlet.

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Andy Cohen admits he has 'pocket of edibles' after CNN bans him ... (The Sun)

ANDY Cohen has admitted that he has a "pocket of edibles" after CNN banned him and Anderson Cooper from drinking alcohol during the live NYE broadcast.

[Andy](https://www.the-sun.com/who/andy-cohen/), who was admittedly "overserved," fired off a dig at Ryan, saying: "If you look behind me, you'll see Ryan Seacrest's group of losers performing. We will see." Anderson, 55, quickly revealed: "I don't normally drink so it's not a big deal for me" before the Watch What Happens Live! [last year's New Year's programming](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/4396092/andy-cohen-cross-eyed-drunk-new-years-ryan-seacrest/). [writing](https://twitter.com/ErikaMau4/status/1477736276434558983), "Both." [posted](https://twitter.com/Andy/status/1477258761739898880) to social media explaining that he was "over-served." I don't think so. I do! Will I take them? [Mayor Bill de Blasio](https://www.the-sun.com/who/bill-de-blasio/), and [Ryan Seacrest](https://www.the-sun.com/who/ryan-seacrest/), who simultaneously hosted Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. [Real Housewives](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/real-housewives/) producer honestly responded: "That's the question. [Andy](https://www.the-sun.com/who/andy-cohen/), 54, along with his co-host [Anderson Cooper](https://www.the-sun.com/who/anderson-cooper/) admitted: "We can't drink," before adding "but it's fine."

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Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper fans rip 'crybaby' Ryan Seacrest ... (The Sun)

ANDY Cohen and Anderson Cooper fans rip 'crybaby' iHeartRadio host Ryan Seacrest for 'ruining' New Years Eve.Fans are begging for CNN hosts to 'down t.

[#FUABC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FUABC?src=hashtag_click)," [a fan declared](https://twitter.com/bradgradio/status/1609359066601558017). He quickly revealed: "I don't normally drink so it's not a big deal for me" before the Watch What Happens Live! We will see." Now they said Andy isn't allowed to drink (on camera at least)," the fan continued. Mad!" [CNN's New Year's Eve Live broadcast](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/7028457/andy-cohen-admits-pocket-of-edibles-cnn-bans-alcohol/) this year.

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John Stamos, Kevin Hart Address Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper joked about not being drinking on their New Year's Eve show, but John Stamos and Kevin Hart took it to the next level.

I said bullshit. I said horseshit. I can’t believe From the get-go, Hart expressed that he was disappointed the men were sober during their show this year. I can’t believe you. “But you’re funnier when you drink.” Up next was Stamos, who appeared via video in a tux with his wife and their son from their home. “It’s hot stuff,” she replied, adding, “Did you snort it? But the sober evening didn’t go unnoticed by some of the show’s guests like John Stamos, Kevin Hart and Amy Sedaris. Instead of alcohol, they had mystery shots at the top of every hour of things like apple cider vinegar, buttermilk and pickle juice. The Watch What Happens Live host, who had been drinking with Cooper on air throughout their NYE show, saw that band Journey was performing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve without their former frontman Steve Perry. For the first time, Cohen and Cooper’s NYE didn’t include any on-camera drinking by correspondents.

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Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper left in shock over Patti LuPone's ... (The Sun)

ANDY Cohen and Anderson Cooper have been left in shock over Patti LuPone's drunken NSFW blunder during CNN's New Year's Eve live show.Viewers applaude.

[Anderson](https://www.the-sun.com/who/anderson-cooper/), 55, asked Patti: "Do you give a damn about Ticketmaster being sued over the Taylor Swift ticketing disaster?" Anderson quickly revealed: "I don't normally drink so it's not a big deal for me" before the Watch What Happens Live! We will see." The War Paint star emphatically replied: "Oh yeah! Will I take them? I do!

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Here Are The Gross Things Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen ... (HuffPost)

The two were given "mystery beverages" instead of the usual alcoholic drinks during CNN's New Year's Eve coverage.

[Anderson Cooper](https://www.huffpost.com/news/topic/anderson-cooper) and [Andy Cohen](https://www.huffpost.com/entertainment/topic/andy-cohen). [Cohen vowed to make it fun](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/andy-cohen-new-years-eve-alcohol-ban_n_63af39cee4b0d6f0b9f3a50c) despite the booze ban. [CNN](https://www.huffpost.com/news/topic/cnn) made at least one major change to its New Year’s Eve coverage, [banning its hosts](https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/12/30/cnn-new-years-eve-no-alcohol/) from drinking alcohol on-air, a [practice](https://www.etonline.com/andy-cohen-will-host-cnns-new-years-eve-special-again-addresses-his-on-air-rant-177196) that led to some [viral moments](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/don-lemon-new-years-eve-piercing_n_5868b4bfe4b0eb586489d408) as [previous](https://twitter.com/MeAndMyRemote/status/1477142008900718592) celebrations went [a little off the rails](https://twitter.com/TheContemptor/status/1079924692063080448).

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Andy Cohen to Abide by CNN's Alcohol Ban on New Year's Eve (Papermag)

Following a decision by CNN executives, neither Cohen nor co-host Anderson Cooper will be imbibing during this year's broadcast.

However, with the show fast-approaching, the 54-year-old Watch What Happens Live host reversed his position this week, [telling](https://pagesix.com/2022/12/29/andy-cohen-wont-be-drinking-during-cnns-new-years-eve-broadcast/) Page Six definitively that he and Cooper won't be having a drink after all. [told](https://pagesix.com/2022/12/29/andy-cohen-still-plans-to-drink-on-nye-jokes-hell-torch-cnn/) Rolling Stone he would be exempt from a ban as a "host," rather than an anchor. This was assumed to apply to another fan favorite, anchor Don Lemon, who has also been known for his [New Year's Eve antics](https://twitter.com/ReignOfApril/status/1608581047322828800), such as getting a tattoo on-air. It's a big change of tone for Cohen, who had also previously told Rolling Stone, "It’s fun for me because I’m a guest on CNN, so I’m like a visitor. [NeNe Leakes Sues Bravo, Andy Cohen Over Alleged 'RHOA' Racism ›](https://www.papermag.com/nene-leakes-rhoa-racism-lawsuit-2657194524.html) [Andy Cohen's Factory ›](https://www.papermag.com/andy-cohen-andy-warhol-pride-2638972652.html) [Andy Cohen Accuses James Corden of 'Ripping Off' His Show Set ›](https://www.papermag.com/andy-cohen-james-corden-copy-2659040314.html) [reported](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/cnn-new-years-eve-coverage-sober-anderson-cooper-1235434694/) that CNN would be monitoring usage of alcohol during the show, though this would apply specifically to anchors and correspondents.

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Kevin Hart Comments on Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper's Sober ... (TV Insider)

It was a sober affair for Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper this New Year's Eve as they presented CNN's annual celebrations live from Times Square in New York ...

[Amy Sedaris](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/amy-sedaris/) also stopped by to poke fun at the sober hosts. [Chris Licht announced](https://www.tvinsider.com/1070280/cnn-new-years-eve-booze-alcohol-ban-andy-cohen/) the network would be scaling back the on-air drinking, meaning correspondents and anchors were required to stay sober during the New Year’s broadcast. That’s why good TV works.” [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-stamos-kevin-hart-andy-cohen-anderson-cooper-sober-new-years-eve-1235289671/). “Imma take a shot because you guys have been hoodwinked. I can’t believe CNN telling you guys not to go and cut loose in such a good, true fashion. That’s what good TV is. “Imma do what you can’t,” the comedian said. “I’m glad you’re not drinking. [Full House](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/full-house/) alum [John Stamos](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/john-stamos/) called into the show and recalled his time hosting Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with [Heather Locklear](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/heather-locklear/) in 1988. This came after a controversial moment during the 2021 broadcast when Cohen referred to [Ryan Seacrest](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/ryan-seacrest/) and the [New Year’s Rockin’ Eve](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-with-ryan-seacrest/) crew as a “group of losers.” [Andy Cohen](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/andy-cohen/) and [Anderson Cooper](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/anderson-cooper/) this New Year’s Eve as they presented [CNN](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/cnn/)‘s annual celebrations live from Times Square in New York City, and their guests had something to say about it.

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Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper take mystery shots amid CNN's NYE ... (Page Six)

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper took mystery shots during their “New Year's Eve Live” Saturday night despite CNN banning them from drinking alcohol.

“CNN said the correspondents will not be drinking,” he told the outlet at the time. The TV personality even joked that he would “torch the place” and then “head out” back to his home base at Bravo shortly after the ball drops. “Anderson and I will be the people partying on CNN [though] we will be partying responsibly.”

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Andy Cohen Asks Nick Cannon About Having More Kids: 'Clearly, I ... (PEOPLE.com)

During a live broadcast from Times Square on New Year's Eve, the TV hosts discussed a vasectomy and whether Cannon has any resolutions for 2023.

[Onyx Ice Cole Cannon](https://people.com/parents/nick-cannon-welcomes-baby-girl-with-model-lanisha-cole/#:~:text=Nick%20Cannon%20is%20a%20dad,awe%20of%20the%20Devine%20Feminine!%22), a daughter with former Price is Right model [LaNisha Cole](https://www.instagram.com/misslanishacole/), arrived. Nine days later, [Rise Messiah Cannon](https://people.com/parents/nick-cannon-welcomes-baby-10-third-with-brittany-bell/#:~:text=The%20Masked%20Singer%20host%2C%2041,according%20to%20the%20proud%20dad.), his daughter with model Brittany Bell, was born. 14 to model [Alyssa Scott](https://people.com/parents/alyssa-scott-pregnant-following-death-son-zen-nick-cannon/). Sitting in front of a fireplace in a Santa hat and light-up holiday sweater, Cannon jokes, "It's almost the holidays, and thanks to me, the world now has eight billion people." "Just operate out of love," Cannon said. "Clearly, I don't have a plan," Cannon replied.

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Kevin Hart Slams CNN: Sober NYE Broadcast Was 'Absolute Bullsh*t' (IndieWire)

Kevin Hart slammed CNN for barring New Year's Eve co-hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen from drinking during the live broadcast.

But I think they had something to say about my show at one point, which was I’m sure from the alcohol because I don’t think they would say what they said about our performers if they weren’t drinking. “I’m going to do what you can’t: I’m going to do a shot because you guys have been hoodwinked,” Hart said. But, you know, I think our show’s a bigger, broader show and we will not drink until 1:05 in the morning.” “I don’t advocate drinking when one is on the air. From me to you guys.” You are a vessel for us.” New CNN CEO Chris Licht told staffers that on-air drinking lowered the “respectability” of the brand, as reported by You don’t tell you guys not to drink and I’m pissed off about it.” I can’t believe they pulled this shit on you guys. This is me celebrating for you, through you.” “I’m watching you guys and you’re completely sober. “I can’t believe CNN telling you guys not to go and cut loose in such a good true fashion.

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Andy Cohen Jokes About Sober New Year's Eve During CNN ... (Us Weekly)

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper didn't let CNN's sobriety 'stipulations' hinder their New Year's Eve broadcast — get the details.

[jokingly said during a virtual appearance](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kevin-harts-reaction-to-don-cheadles-age-goes-viral%E2%80%A8/) on the Saturday show, before taking a shot himself. [Watch What Happens Live](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/andy-cohen-claims-james-corden-copied-wwhls-set/) host did not reveal if he took the edibles mid-broadcast, he devised a fun game for the twosome. Anderson didn’t, I did [and] I drank for both of us — and I earned it.” My only directive for years on CNN has been to have fun on New Year’s Eve, and that is absolutely what I plan to do.” … I did finally get my tequila, in case you’re wondering, at the end of the night. “So I’m happy to do our thing. “Are you going to be able to make it?” the Anderson Cooper 360 journalist, 55, asked his pal, 54. I don’t think so. I do. “We can’t drink, alright! We can’t drink. [barred its anchors from drinking](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/andy-cohen-reacts-to-report-cnn-wants-to-sober-up-nye-broadcast/) during the [ live New Year’s Eve broadcast](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/ryan-seacrest-pokes-fun-at-andy-cohen-after-cnn-limits-alcohol-on-nye/), [Andy Cohen](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/andy-cohen/) had a back-up plan on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

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Andy Cohen Suggested Nick Cannon Get A Vasectomy After ... (UPROXX)

Cannon was a good sport on CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper when asked about his 'endgame with the kids.'

Some people may say that’s what got us here in the first place, but that’s what I would always do, and always do it with a smile.” Cannon has been a good sport about I embrace it, and I love it, but I don’t have a plan. energy here in paradise and bringing in the new year the right way. “With my condition in lupus and everything, it takes longer to get better than normal, but I’m surrounded by … But Cohen didn’t need liquid courage to ask Nick Cannon the most obvious question(s) after [Cannon welcomed Halo Marie Cannon earlier this month](https://uproxx.com/music/nick-cannon-alyssa-scott-daughter-halo-baby-kid/), his 12th child and second with Alyssa Scott. After shrugging and laughing it off, Cannon responded, “Andy, clearly I don’t have a plan.

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Andy Cohen: Nick Cannon is 'single-handedly repopulating the Earth' (INSIDER)

Cohen then asked Cannon if he would get a vasectomy, to which Cannon responded "This is my body, my choice!"

"That should have been clear from the jump." Following the news of his 12th child, there have been no announcements from Cannon as to whether or not there are more children on the way. "This is my body, my choice!" "Is that what you want me to get?" Instead, Cohen and Cooper took [shots of apple cider vinegar, pickle juice, and buttermilk.](https://youtu.be/nLLCgy6IDPA) That should have been clear from the jump," Cannon told Cohen.

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CNN's Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper host dry New Year's Eve (Los Angeles Times)

CNN earned a lot of boos for the lack of booze during its 2022 New Year's Eve special. But sober co-hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen still made an ...

In fact, the broadcast journalist accidentally missed the countdown to midnight in the Central Time zone because he was too busy dancing and tossing beads to the tune of Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up.” You are a vessel for us.” “We will take the shot and then we will guess what it was. “That’s the point,” Cohen said. “Thank you for that. “I can’t believe CNN telling you guys not to go and cut loose in such a good, true fashion. “Kevin, bless you,” Cohen said. I do!” the “Real Housewives” producer added. That’s the thing” folks tune in for. We will see.” Cooper and Cohen then promptly chased the nonalcoholic drinks with juice boxes allegedly borrowed from Cohen’s 3-year-old son. But sober co-hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen still made an effort to keep things interesting throughout the newly dry countdown to midnight.

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