Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper rang in 2025 with the most chaotic energy.
The Watch What Happens Live host and Anderson Cooper 360 host welcomed the new year with their usual shenanigans on CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper. But this year, Andy decided to throw in a surprise roast session.
While Diplo’s helicopter was making him fashionably late for his NYE DJ set, Anderson found himself longing for a lifestyle that warrants such luxurious excuses.
“I want one day to have a lifestyle where somebody says, ‘Oh yeah, he’s late,’” Anderson said on the Dec. 31 CNN special, per a video posted to TikTok. “’His helicopter’s running late.’”
And Andy took this opportunity to absolutely roast his best friend, whose mom was Gloria Vanderbilt of the influential Vanderbilt family.
“Yes, the Vanderbilt boy suffers just like you,” Andy, 54, joked to the audience, “but he doesn’t know about making love to a woman.”
As for how Anderson’s sex life entered the conversation, it all started with Andy asking a simple question about Somebody Somewhere actress Bridget Everett: “Do you want to make love to her?”
“I don’t even know what you’re talking about,” responded Anderson—who came out publicly as gay in 2012—to which Andy said, “You don’t know what it means to make love to a woman? Yeah, you don’t. That has been established on CNN right now.”
And whether it was the tequila talking or the pure joy he got from teasing his bestie, Andy made sure to get this breaking news across.
“He don’t know about that,” the Bravolebrity continued. “If any of y’all had any question about that, he don’t know about that.”
But these two weren’t the only ones that brought the chaos to the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Even Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes got in on the fun with a segment called “Recitations by Ralph”—and it was very demure.
“See my shirt,” Ralph said, pulling his collar to expose a bit of skin. “Only a little chichi out. Not my chocho.”
And while the Golden Globe nominee continued to make viral TikToker Jools Lebron proud with his impression, Anderson could not contain his laughter.
“Be mindful of why they hired you,” Ralph added. “Here’s a reality check diva. What’s the name you want me to make it out to?”
After all, these meme-worthy moments are what make Andy and Anderson’s New Year’s Eve coverage so iconic. And Andy has confirmed that they love every second of it.
“I get to hang out with one of my best friends and have fun,” he recently told E! News. “I love getting Anderson to have fun, and also feed him shots.”
And it turns out, he was correct in predicting, “Its turning up this year, absolutely.”
To see how other celebs have been ringing in the new year, keep reading...
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker
The couple appeared to get the party going at Disneyland before sharing a sweet kiss as the clock struck midnight.
Scott Disick & Reign Disick
Meanwhile, Kourtney's ex counted down with their 10-year-old son Reign.
Hailey Bieber
The Rhode Beauty CEO closed out the new year in the best way: with In-N-Out and a dirty martini.
Rihanna
The Fenty Beauty founder kept it casual by counting down the seconds 'til 2025 from home.
Ariana Madix
The Vanderpump Rules star and her boyfriend Daniel Wai shared a smooch at midnight.
Lucy Hale
The Pretty Little Liars alum got cheeky on a boat this New Year's Eve.
Alix Earle
Alix got a head start on her resolutions as she worked up a sweat during the last few moments of 2024.
Scheana Shay
The Vanderpump Rules alum stood alongside friends Lance Bass and Cortney Erin during this year's celebrations.
Jordyn Woods and Karl Anthony Towns
The model and NBA player soaked up some vitamins right before 2025 officially arrived.
Cardi B
The "Money" singer appeared to show off her moves at a club on NYE.
Simone Biles
The Olympic gymnast received her flowers one last time in 2024 from her hubby Jonathan Owens. But there's no doubt that there's much more where that came from in the New Year.
Victoria Justice
The Nickelodeon alum had a low-key celebration at home to welcome the new year.
Kyle Cooke
The Summer House star had one last gym sesh before the end of 2024, and even gave fans a sneak peek into his 2025 goals.
Emmy Rossum
It was a family affair for this Shameless alum as she rang in 2025 with her parents.
Lindsay Lohan
The Our Little Secret actress—who lives in Dubai—had quite the view during the turn of the year.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell
The couple welcomed 2025 by dancing the night away in London.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes
The "Cowboys Cry Too" singer was all smiles with boyfriend Chase Stokes in a snap that looked straight off the shores of the Outer Banks.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
The couple had a very zen end to 2024 as they rang in the new year from Tokyo.
Anya Taylor-Joy
The Queen's Gambit actress proved she had a night to remeber with a snap of her friend circle's muddied shoes.
Sofia Vergara
The Modern Family actress posted a cheeky snap before ringing in 2025.
Alexandra Daddario
Looking forward to what's ahead, the Baywatch actress enjoyed a scenic New Year's Eve abroad.
Dua Lipa
Cheers! The "Houdini" singer looked absolutely magical as she clutched a drink ahead of the new year.