Overview
- The Times Square telecast aired from 8 p.m. ET to 12:30 a.m. on CNN and streamed on CNN.com/AllAccess and the CNN mobile and TV apps.
- It was the pair’s ninth consecutive year cohosting, with their signature hourly tequila shots back on display throughout the night.
- Cohen delivered a pointed late-night rant about outgoing mayor Eric Adams as Cooper tried to steer the show away from politics.
- The lineup featured Robyn live in Times Square, remote performances by Shakira, Brandy and Monica, and Bryan Adams, plus appearances by Stephen Colbert and comedians B.J. Novak, Leanne Morgan and Sarah Sherman.
- Post-show, Cohen shared an Instagram photo hugging Cooper captioned “Happy New Year ❤️,” prompting a wave of fan reactions.