Anderson Cooper Cracks Up Reading Taylor Swift's "Wood" Lyrics Live on CNN NYE

• Anderson Cooper lost composure and laughed uncontrollably while reading Taylor Swift's song "Wood" lyrics on CNN's New Year’s Eve Live.
• Co-host Andy Cohen instigated the laughter, enjoying Cooper's struggle to maintain a straight face during the innuendo-heavy lyrics.
• The song "Wood" is from Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" and is widely believed to reference Travis Kelce.
• Travis Kelce publicly acknowledged the song, and "Wood" was dubbed the most Googled song of 2025.
• The incident was part of a chaotic broadcast that also included on-air shots, puppets, and a call to Stephen Colbert.

Why It Matters: Anderson Cooper's hilarious struggle with Taylor Swift's "Wood" lyrics went viral on CNN NYE.