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Roy Wood Jr. Rejects Andy Cohen’s Tequila Shot On CNN: “The Last Black Man To Drink On This Network Got Fired”

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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. snubs Andy Cohen's tequila shot on live TV, invoking the firing of a previous Black host who imbibed on-air.
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  • Wood declined Cohen's tequila shot during CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast, citing the network's history of firing Black anchors who drank on camera.
  • This incident highlights the racial dynamics and perceived double standards in the media industry, as Wood called out the network's track record with Black talent.
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Roy Wood Jr., Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Don Lemon, CNN
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