Andy Cohen Criticizes CNN's 'Senseless' New Year's Eve Alcohol Prohibition: 'Is it Beneficial?'

Andy Cohen criticizes CNN's alcohol ban during their New Year's Eve telecast.

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The ban was implemented after Cohen, while presumably intoxicated, made an inappropriate remark about Ryan Seacrest.

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Cohen and co-host Anderson Cooper were barred from drinking during the event.

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In a conversation with Howard Stern, Cohen said people hope he and Cooper will be allowed to drink this year.

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Despite the restriction, Cohen and Cooper attempted to maintain the show's fun atmosphere, even doing mystery shots of non-alcoholic substances.

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Cohen feels the drinking added to the event's charm, leading to memorable moments such as making Anderson giggle or surprise guest reactions.

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Last year's guest, Kevin Hart, criticized the alcohol ban live on the New Year's Eve show.

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Cohen initially claimed the ban wouldn't affect him and Cooper, as they were hosts, not correspondents.

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Ryan Seacrest supports CNN's decision, not advocating for drinking while on air.

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Whether CNN will relax the alcohol restriction for this year's New Year's Eve telecast remains uncertain.

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