The hosts were prohibited from drinking during last year’s broadcast, and it became a much discussed topic on social media and during the broadcast itself.

This market will resolve to Yes if CNN or the hosts explicitly acknowledge they have been given permission to consume alcohol during the broadcast either on air or off.

Cohen has publicly asked that they be allowed:

https://www.eonline.com/news/1389390/andy-cohen-asks-cnn-to-allow-alcohol-for-new-years-eve-broadcast