Andy Cohen Criticizes Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Unleashes Tipsy Rant Live on CNN During Times Square New Year’s Eve Coverage

New Year’s Eve in Times Square got a little wild this year, thanks to Andy Cohen.

The TV personality launched into a spirited, slightly tipsy rant about outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams during CNN’s live coverage, leaving co-host Anderson Cooper visibly trying to escape the chaos on camera.

Ball Drop Banter Turns Into a Rant

As the ball fell and New Yorkers cheered, Cohen, drink in hand, began to comment on Mayor Adams’ tenure.

Before he could finish, Cooper tried to cut him off with a quick “Oh no.

I’m out,” but the camera kept Cohen in frame.

Undeterred, Cohen continued, joking about Adams receiving pardons and leaving the city behind.

“We’ll fiddle with what we have, with what you’ve left us with,” Cohen quipped, prompting Cooper to mutter, “He can’t help himself.”

Praise Between the Jabs

Even in his critique, Cohen managed a small nod to Adams’ accomplishments, pointing out that the mayor “maybe dented the rat population” in the city.

Social media quickly caught wind of the clip, with fans calling the exchange hilarious and praising Cohen for his unfiltered energy.

One fan wrote, “Andy Cohen drunk af on CNN while Anderson Cooper tries to stay out of the frame is gold.”

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Playful Tipsy Antics Earlier in the Night

The antics didn’t start at midnight.

Earlier in the evening, Cohen and Cooper were already joking on air, with playful, seemingly tipsy banter about sharing a bed.

“Something about sleeping in your bed, it just… I don’t know,” Cooper said, to which Cohen replied, “Just the bed frame! I didn’t give you the mattress.”

Their teasing escalated into joking about characters from the show Heated Rivalry, comparing themselves to Shane and Ilya, leaving Cooper incredulous and viewers laughing.

Fans Love the Live Hijinks

A fan recording of the exchange quickly went viral on X, racking up over 700,000 views.

The clip captured Cohen and Cooper letting loose in a way that many viewers found charming and entertaining.

Fans speculated that the duo had been enjoying drinks, with one commenting, “Them bickering about why Anderson won’t sleep in Andy’s bed before devolving into who they would be in Heated Rivalry is the CNN I want on New Years.”

Social Media Reacts to the Chaos

Viewers flooded X with reactions, joking about Cohen’s drinking and celebrating the hosts’ playful energy. “Wait, is that this year?

They let them drink again???? That’s hands down the best news of 2025,” wrote one user.

Another added, “The size of the shots he’s pouring I wouldn’t be surprised!” Fans also weighed in on the Heated Rivalry jokes, debating who matched which character, and overall praised the hosts for bringing a lively, unpredictable energy to the broadcast.

A New Year With No Filter

Cohen’s rants, playful teasing, and unpredictable antics reminded viewers that sometimes the magic of live television comes from unscripted moments.

s 2026 began, CNN viewers were treated to a mix of humor, tipsy banter, and chaotic commentary—proving that Cohen and Cooper still know how to make Times Square feel alive, even from the comfort of the screen.