“They brought us back for another year.” Andy Cohen rang at the beginning of CNNNew Year’s Eve coverage from Times SquareHowever, “there are some stipulations this year and some finer points.”
Cohen and Cooper were famous for drinking liberally during a previous stint in charge of the traditional Times Square countdown. Cohen, in particular, is notorious for his alcohol addiction, which last year brought down New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and TV personality Ryan Seacrest.
Drinking bans were featured at the top.
“We can’t drink,” Cohen said, jumping a little to emphasize it. rice field. his partner quipped. Do not know. It’s been a long night. This is a sick telethon. ”
Still, the duo has vowed to keep fighting and has found a workaround.
It was a “mystery shot” that the duo promised. The audience covers their eyes to see what they are drinking and toasts together. The first shot was “pickle juice” and I swallowed both hard.
Cohen speculated that the juice was tomato juice, but he confessed that he didn’t like it.
Both hosts tracked down mystery shots in the juice box. “I prefer tequila,” Cohen said.
Four more mystery shots are pending for the night.