Less alcohol for more credibility.
US news giant CNN asked its star anchors to cut down on their on-air alcohol consumption on New Year's Eve. and the "respectability" they could enjoy with viewers," reports
Variety
magazine
, citing remarks made during a meeting attended by the television station's new president, Chris Licht.
In recent years, American viewers have become accustomed to seeing presenter Anderson Cooper and his colleagues having a drink in Times Square, New York, as the party was in full swing behind them.
Scenes that made the buzz, showing a hilarious Anderson Cooper or his co-presenter Andy Cohen chaining shots of tequila with varying degrees of success.
Their colleague Don Lemon even had his ear pierced live.
Last year, he also said "You can kiss my behind, I don't care" in a tirade where he explained that he had the right to express his opinions.
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