When New Year's Eve Drama Gets Personal: Eric Adams vs. Andy Cohen

As we toasted the arrival of a new year, the spotlight on CNN’s New Year’s Eve special shifted from celebratory countdowns to a surprise roast of outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams, courtesy of Bravo star Andy Cohen. Just after midnight, as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in, Cohen took a playful jab at Adams’ tumultuous four-year term, saying, “Great, you got your pardons. Go off into the sunset.” As if that wasn’t enough, Cohen pointed out that Adams had spent his tenure partying, suggesting the city was left with cleanup duties.

Adams didn’t take the comments lying down and responded with his own social media post, calling Cohen’s words a “sloppy drunken rant.” In a serious tone, Adams urged Cohen to seek help for what he described as public intoxication, likening it to a disease. While this New Year’s Eve moment certainly brought the drama, it also sparked reflections on the line between humor and disrespect in public discourse, especially among prominent figures. Only in the world of celebrity and politics would you find such fireworks hidden beneath confetti and champagne!