We are absolutely obsessed with Don Lemon. Not only is he a black gay man leading coverage on a major cable news channel, but he also knows how to let himself go and have a few tequila shots on New Years Eve.

Just because he was “working” doesn’t mean he can’t have a little fun!

In fact, he got so “lit” as he says that at one point he goes on to say that 2016 was an awful year, after which producers decided to cut his microphone.

Watch the night unfold:

It seems @donlemon, @BrookeBCNN got the #CNNNYE party (and the drinking) started a little early down in New Orleans https://t.co/vSI1sy9oXk

— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) January 1, 2017

.@donlemon and @BrookeBCNN are still drinking tequila in New Orleans. Less than 2-hours to go! #CNNNYE https://t.co/vDDHMBdfvW

— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) January 1, 2017

You know you’re wasted when you have to get talked out of piercing your nipple on live TV and settle for an ear. #CNNNYE pic.twitter.com/4s3Zy9rciE

— Josh Sánchez (@jnsanchez) January 1, 2017

Don Lemon is so drunk right now he’s spilling his heart on #CNNNYE for his New Year’s Resolution. 😂 pic.twitter.com/52npFU7Pmc

— Josh Sánchez (@jnsanchez) January 1, 2017

Sing it, @donlemon! #CNNNYE pic.twitter.com/1pi40lldiq

— Josh Sánchez (@jnsanchez) January 1, 2017