Andy Cohen is reportedly facing scrutiny at CNN following an impromptu outburst targeting Eric Adams during the network’s New Year’s Eve broadcast. The incident, which occurred while Cohen co-hosted the event with Anderson Cooper, has reportedly left CNN insiders dismayed, according to sources who spoke with journalist Rob Shuter.
During the live broadcast, Cohen, appearing to be under the influence, launched into a tirade about the outgoing New York City mayor, which sources claimed was inappropriate for a network like CNN. “This is CNN, not Bravo,” one insider remarked. “What works on reality TV doesn’t translate to a reputable news network.”
The moment unfolded past midnight as Cohen, drink in hand, began his critique, saying, “Watching the final moments of Mayor Adams’s chaotic…” He continued with references to a “pardon” and criticized the mayor’s nightlife activities.
According to a source, Cohen’s unrestrained diatribe against Adams was a turning point that left the network’s staff feeling embarrassed. The unexpected outburst has reportedly put Cohen’s future with CNN in question.
‘Watching the final moments of Mayor Adams’s chaotic…’ Cohen began before mentioning a ‘pardon’ and criticizing the mayor’s ‘clubbing.’
A source revealed that Cohen’s unfettered anti-Adams screed ‘changed everything’ and left staffers ‘mortified.’
‘The secondhand embarrassment was real,’ they said.
Cooper was also reportedly backing away from his longtime pal and co-host after the embarrassing episode.
‘Anderson is a journalist. He doesn’t want to babysit someone slurring through political rants,’ a source said.
Andy Cohen is reportedly on the chopping block at CNN’s New Year’s Eve show after his wild tirade slamming outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Adams suggested Cohen get treatment from Alcoholics Anonymous after the Bravo star drunkenly blasted him during his double act with Anderson Cooper Wednesday night
Another insider claimed that Cohen ‘adds no value to a brand that wants to be respected.’
Cohen replaced former cohost Kathy Griffin, who was removed from the role in 2017 following controversy of a photoshoot depicting President Trump’s disembodied head.
The pressure on Cohen comes as CNN could face major changes if its owners at Warner Bros. Discovery get taken over by Netflix or Paramount.
‘When a company is considering restructuring, you don’t keep liabilities. You clean house,’ a source told Shuter.
The Daily Mail has reached out to CNN for comment.
When the New York Post then asked about the unhinged rant on Thursday, Adams chuckled.
‘I have two letters for him: AA,’ said Adams, referencing Alcoholics Anonymous.
Cohen, who replaced Kathy Griffin on the show nearly a decade ago for her own political controversy, is said to be in trouble at CNN
The former New York City mayor hit back at Cohen the next day
He later shared the same rebuttal on social media, calling Cohen’s diatribe ‘another sloppy drunken rant.’
‘If anyone actually cares about him, they’ll tell him to get help,’ the now-former mayor wrote on X.
‘New Yorkers aren’t laughing with him,’ he continued. ‘They are concerned about him. Public intoxication is a disease. He should seek help.’
Adams then went on to argue that Cohen was only safe in Times Square due to the heightened police presence.
‘Seek help,’ Adams concluded. ‘AAA: Andy’s Alcohol Anonymous.’
Cohen rant was constantly interrupted by Cooper, who tried to stop him.
‘I just want to say…’ Cohen continued.
‘Don’t,’ Cooper said while attempting to walk out of frame.
In a post on X Thursday, Adams wrote that Cohen needs to start attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
But the camera panned out to keep the co-host in frame. ‘He got his pardons,’ Cohen continued with a slight slur, before Cooper said ‘I’m out’ once again.
‘I’m just saying, great, you got your pardons. Go off into the sunset,’ Cohen said. ‘We’ll fiddle with what we have, with what you’ve left us with.’
‘He can’t help himself,’ Cooper then said.
That seemed to encourage Cohen, who then went after the outgoing mayor for getting his federal corruption case dismissed in April.
‘Great, you got your pardons, now go off into the sunset,’ Cohen said, slurring his words. ‘Go dance away, we’ll see you at the parties… all the clubs,’ Cohen advised Adams, who was known for his clubbing.
‘I just want to say goodbye Mayor Adams, you did it, didn’t you?,’ he continued.
But Cohen did give the now-former mayor credit for reducing the rat population in New York City.
‘I will say this – he maybe dented the rat population,’ Cohen acknowledged. ‘But isn’t that a metaphor of sorts – I mean, let’s call it as it is.’
‘Well, guess what it’s 2026 and there are less rats,’ the Bravo host then concluded his unhinged remarks.
Adams was standing nearby as Cohen spoke, marking the end of his mayoral term pushing the button to begin the ball drop countdown in Times Square.
