Amy Sedaris dropped a cheeky transgender joke during CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast, leaving hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper momentarily speechless. The comedian's unfiltered quip came amid a viewer Q&A, prompting a quick pivot when it fell flat. Social media lit up with mixed reactions to the moment.
Oh honey, if New Year's Eve broadcasts are supposed to ring in fresh starts, Amy Sedaris made sure CNN's got off to a bumpy one! On December 31, 2025—airing into 2026—the hilarious Amy Sedaris joined Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper for their annual NYE special. During a lively viewer Q&A segment, Cooper tossed out the question: where's the best place to meet a man in 2026?
Sedaris didn't miss a beat, firing back with, 'It might be in the women's bathroom,' before trailing off as the tongue-in-cheek trans joke landed like a lead balloon. Cue the awkward silence—Cooper and Cohen went radio silent, eyes wide, forcing Sedaris to improv on the spot. She smoothly shifted gears, suggesting Bergdorf Goodman as a hotspot, then cheekily lobbed it back to the hosts with a fire station idea. That one finally cracked a laugh, with Cohen playing along like the pro he is. 😅
But wait, there's more messiness! Later in the chat, while dishing on the best excuse to bail on a commitment, Sedaris accidentally let slip an F-bomb. 'Oh, sorry!' she quipped, owning the slip-up faster than you can say 'censor bleep.' Despite the stumbles, her unfiltered vibe kept the energy buzzing, though it clearly had the hosts on edge.
The internet? Divided as ever. Some fans crowned her quick wit iconic, while others called it a straight-up cancellable offense. 👀 Interestingly, Sedaris has long been an ally—back in a 2017 interview, she gushed that gay viewers have 'some of the best senses of humor' and their acceptance 'means everything' to her. Reps for Sedaris haven't spilled any tea yet on the backlash.
So, is this just classic Sedaris chaos, or the start of a 2026 controversy? Spill your thoughts below!
