Ryan Seacrest will once again ring in the New Year in New York’s Time Square for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” and he supports CNN’s decision to cut back on the drinking at the Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper-host . Rival Broadcast.
in recent EW interviewSeacrest addressed Cohen’s on-air diss of Seacrest’s shot during last year’s broadcast, saying he thought the dig was influenced by alcohol.
When asked about CNN’s decision to cut down on the drinking of its anchors for its New Year’s Eve show, Seacrest didn’t shy away from offering his opinion.
“I don’t advocate drinking when one is on the air. I don’t know how it started as a tradition, but it’s probably a good idea.” [to scale back], CNN. some very respectable people or at least one, right?” Seacrest said. “I think there’s a serious journalist and then I have a friend who’s a lot of fun, but it’s probably a good idea — though The audience probably wishes they drank more.”
While hosting CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live” last year from Times Square with Anderson Cooper, who was laughing belligerently almost the entire time, Bravo host Andy Cohen called “Dick Clark’s Rocking New Year’s Eve” Shading said, “If you look behind me, you’ll see Ryan Seacrest’s group of losers performing. I’m sorry but if you’re watching ABC, you’re watching nothing.”
Seacrest said, “I think they had something to say about my show at one point, which I’m sure was alcohol because, I don’t think what they would say about our cast if they weren’t drinking.” were staying.” , “But, you know, I think our show is a big, elaborate show and we’re not going to drink until 1:05 in the morning.”
Seacrest joked: “Though, I might send them some Casa Dragones tequila to woo them while they’re on the air.”
The host also revealed that many of the cast have shown a bit of a typical attitude on the show, yet they have been able to perform without any problems.
Seacrest said, “I think Post Malone was definitely enjoying himself before he passed out.” “But it’s amazing, artists can still hit their points, they can do their songs while they’re drinking. Luke Bryan, who I worked with on ‘American Idol,’ he can have a few drinks and still Can nail it.
However, Seacrest said that he has not been able to participate in the same way.
“For me, it’s a little more intense,” he said. “I prefer not to do it on a live broadcast so I get the countdown right, I don’t want to screw it up.”
Seacrest’s Celebration begins Sunday, January 31 at 8/7c on ABC.
