See Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper's Most Memorable Moments asNew Year's Eve LiveHosts

Mar. 15, 2025

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper in 2017.Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

It isn’t New Year’s Eve withoutAnderson CooperandAndy Cohen.The dynamic duo return for their eighth consecutive year as CNN’sNew Year’s Eve Livehosts on Dec. 31, 2024. Cohen and Coopergo way back: Their mutual friends tried setting them up on a date in the early ‘90s, and although the date never happened, they became close friends years later while vacationing in the same group.The Bravo personality and host ofWatch What Happens Livestepped in asKathy Griffin’s replacement to host alongside theAnderson Cooper 360host for the 2017 broadcast, and the pals have watched the ball drop with CNN in New York City’s Times Square ever since.As they prepare to welcome 2025, see Cohen and Cooper’s silliest moments over the years, from quotable one-liners to tipsy confessions.

It isn’t New Year’s Eve withoutAnderson CooperandAndy Cohen.

The dynamic duo return for their eighth consecutive year as CNN’sNew Year’s Eve Livehosts on Dec. 31, 2024. Cohen and Coopergo way back: Their mutual friends tried setting them up on a date in the early ‘90s, and although the date never happened, they became close friends years later while vacationing in the same group.

The Bravo personality and host ofWatch What Happens Livestepped in asKathy Griffin’s replacement to host alongside theAnderson Cooper 360host for the 2017 broadcast, and the pals have watched the ball drop with CNN in New York City’s Times Square ever since.

As they prepare to welcome 2025, see Cohen and Cooper’s silliest moments over the years, from quotable one-liners to tipsy confessions.

01of 07NYE 2017: First TimersAndy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2017.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicIn their first year as co-hosts, the duo were still working on their on-screen chemistry, but Cohen had memorable interviews with stars includingNicole KidmanandKeith Urban.When he asked Kidman about herviral applause momentat theOscarsthat year, the actress answered, “I wish that there was more important things to be concerned about or that people were focused on more important things than that sort of clapping. That’s what I would say.“After the call ended, the talk show host commented, “I think [Nicole] just shaded me a little bit.”He then quipped, “I guess she’s not coming on my show.”

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NYE 2017: First Timers

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2017.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

In their first year as co-hosts, the duo were still working on their on-screen chemistry, but Cohen had memorable interviews with stars includingNicole KidmanandKeith Urban.

When he asked Kidman about herviral applause momentat theOscarsthat year, the actress answered, “I wish that there was more important things to be concerned about or that people were focused on more important things than that sort of clapping. That’s what I would say.”

After the call ended, the talk show host commented, “I think [Nicole] just shaded me a little bit.”

He then quipped, “I guess she’s not coming on my show.”

02of 07NYE 2018: Umbrella-gateAndy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2018.CNN/YouTubeA rainyNew Year’s Eve in 2018caused some conflict between Cohen and the Times Square Alliance. During a commercial break, a woman from the nonprofit asked Cohen to close his umbrella, which prompted the dismayed host to complainwhen they went live.“I said I won’t do it,” he told viewers. “I said, ‘Get the paddy wagon, cause that’s what it’s going to take.’ But now they are threatening to pull CNN’s spot from the credentials from Times Square for next year!”Cohen added that his coat was “ruined,” and he didn’t understand why the Alliance was upset over umbrellas.He urged the audience to post online protesting the decision, and an amused Cooper said, “That’s right. Let’s get America tweeting ‘Let Andy have his umbrella,’ “

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NYE 2018: Umbrella-gate

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2018.CNN/YouTube

CNN/YouTube

A rainyNew Year’s Eve in 2018caused some conflict between Cohen and the Times Square Alliance. During a commercial break, a woman from the nonprofit asked Cohen to close his umbrella, which prompted the dismayed host to complainwhen they went live.

“I said I won’t do it,” he told viewers. “I said, ‘Get the paddy wagon, cause that’s what it’s going to take.’ But now they are threatening to pull CNN’s spot from the credentials from Times Square for next year!”

Cohen added that his coat was “ruined,” and he didn’t understand why the Alliance was upset over umbrellas.

He urged the audience to post online protesting the decision, and an amused Cooper said, “That’s right. Let’s get America tweeting ‘Let Andy have his umbrella,’ “

03of 07NYE 2019: Honoring MomAnderson Cooper and Andy Cohen host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2019.Michael Stewart/WireImageCohen and Cooper paid tribute to the political commentator’s late mother,Gloria Vanderbilt— whodied in June 2019— with a risqué storytime. Cooper recalled prepping Vanderbilt for an interview with Cohen onWatch What Happens Liveto promote her bookThe Rainbow Comes and Goes.“She turns to me out of the blue and goes, ‘He’s not going to ask me who has the biggest c— in Hollywood, is he?’ ” Cooper said on the broadcast.Later in the show, after receiving a text from a friend, the journalist admitted, “Maybe I went too far.”

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NYE 2019: Honoring Mom

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2019.Michael Stewart/WireImage

Michael Stewart/WireImage

Cohen and Cooper paid tribute to the political commentator’s late mother,Gloria Vanderbilt— whodied in June 2019— with a risqué storytime. Cooper recalled prepping Vanderbilt for an interview with Cohen onWatch What Happens Liveto promote her bookThe Rainbow Comes and Goes.

“She turns to me out of the blue and goes, ‘He’s not going to ask me who has the biggest c— in Hollywood, is he?’ ” Cooper said on the broadcast.

Later in the show, after receiving a text from a friend, the journalist admitted, “Maybe I went too far.”

04of 07NYE 2020: Have You Gotten High There?Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2020.CNNInterviewingSnoop Doggfrom an empty Times Square onNew Year’s Eve 2020, Cohen had Cooper in stitches as he asked the rapperabout all the places he’s gotten high.“Have you gotten high at an NFL football game?” Cohen questioned.“Yes, yes, yes! And I almost got thrown out,” Snoop responded as Cooper doubled over in laughter.At the end of the segment, Cohen asked if Cooper had ever done acid. When he answered “no,” Cohen declared, “Well, it’s time. We’re doing it tonight.”

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NYE 2020: Have You Gotten High There?

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2020.CNN

InterviewingSnoop Doggfrom an empty Times Square onNew Year’s Eve 2020, Cohen had Cooper in stitches as he asked the rapperabout all the places he’s gotten high.

“Have you gotten high at an NFL football game?” Cohen questioned.

“Yes, yes, yes! And I almost got thrown out,” Snoop responded as Cooper doubled over in laughter.

At the end of the segment, Cohen asked if Cooper had ever done acid. When he answered “no,” Cohen declared, “Well, it’s time. We’re doing it tonight.”

05of 07NYE 2021: “Sayonara, Sucka!”Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2021.andy cohen/instagramSeveral drinks into the night, Cohen unleashed his uninhibited opinions on everything fromRyan Seacrest’s ABC broadcast to, most memorably, then-N.Y.C. MayorBill de Blasio.“Watching Mayor de Blasio do his victory lap dance after four years of the crappiest term as the mayor of New York [City],” Cohen began.Though Cooper urged against launching into rant, Cohen continued, “The only thing Democrats and Republicans can agree on is what a horrible mayor he has been. So, sayonara, sucka!”

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NYE 2021: “Sayonara, Sucka!”

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ in 2021.andy cohen/instagram

Several drinks into the night, Cohen unleashed his uninhibited opinions on everything fromRyan Seacrest’s ABC broadcast to, most memorably, then-N.Y.C. MayorBill de Blasio.

“Watching Mayor de Blasio do his victory lap dance after four years of the crappiest term as the mayor of New York [City],” Cohen began.

Though Cooper urged against launching into rant, Cohen continued, “The only thing Democrats and Republicans can agree on is what a horrible mayor he has been. So, sayonara, sucka!”

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NYE 2022: “Hoodwinked”

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen take a selfie on Dec. 31, 2022.Roy Rochlin/Getty

Roy Rochlin/Getty

07of 07NYE 2023: “Does Daddy Get His Juice?“Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host their CNN show during New Year’s Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2023 in New York City.Taylor Hill/WireImageCNN rescinded Cooper and Cohen’s alcohol ban for New Year’s Eve 2023, which the pair toasted at the top of the broadcast in a return to tradition.“I’m hearing from a lot of people, and I guess I’m just wondering… does Daddy get his juice?” Cohen asked.“Can Daddy get his juice responsibly?” the CNN journalist asked, to which Cohen affirmed, “Of course.” TheWatch What Happens Livehost then pulled out a handle of tequila from his bag and encouraged viewers to join them for a toast every hour until the ball drop.

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NYE 2023: “Does Daddy Get His Juice?”

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host their CNN show during New Year’s Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2023 in New York City.Taylor Hill/WireImage

Taylor Hill/WireImage

CNN rescinded Cooper and Cohen’s alcohol ban for New Year’s Eve 2023, which the pair toasted at the top of the broadcast in a return to tradition.

“I’m hearing from a lot of people, and I guess I’m just wondering… does Daddy get his juice?” Cohen asked.

“Can Daddy get his juice responsibly?” the CNN journalist asked, to which Cohen affirmed, “Of course.” TheWatch What Happens Livehost then pulled out a handle of tequila from his bag and encouraged viewers to join them for a toast every hour until the ball drop.

source: people.com