Not a fan of drama, Andy Cohen is set to co-host CNN’s New Year’s special from Times Square alongside Anderson Cooper.
At the top of each hour during New Year’s Eve, the hosts are taking shots of alcohol to toast the new year. Two years ago, Cohen and Cooper got noticeably tipsy, especially Cohen, who dissed n Ryan Seacrest on the air as he was hosting ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Cohen l n ater apologized on his SiriuxXM radio show.
This year, Cohen is keen on making sure there are no misunderstandings between him and Seacrest.
After taking a shot of alcohol at the top of the 9 p.m. ET hour, Cohen announced, “Just want to point out I made a big effort. We waved at Seacrest. He saw us waving so he cannot go around saying that I dissed him.”
Cooper chimed in: “Don’t start it. Don’t even mention it.”
Replied Cohen: “I’m not starting it. I’m just keeping it real clean. We have waved. Connection has been made.”
Cooper noted there were some kind words thrown Seacrest’s way.
“We complimented his outfit,” he said. “He looked great. He’s in a very nice tux.”
Cooper then added: “This is Andy stirring the pot.”
Cohen replied: “Not really. Just keeping it clean. I’m keeping my side of the street clean this year.”
A few moments later, Cohen did actually lob another diss at a different celebrity. It happened when Cohen and Cooper welcomed actress Bridget Everett (HBO’s Somebody Somewhere), who performed One Direction’s “You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful” a cappella next to the hosts.
Cohen praised Everett’s ability to perform the song live in the middle of Times Square while some “God-awful song” was playing in the background.
