WATCH: Andy Cohen, who replaced Kathy Griffin for CNN's NYE coverage, gets whipped on stage by Britney Spears

Reality show star Andy Cohen, who replaced disgraced comic Kathy Griffin for CNN’s New Year’s Eve coverage, was spotted on stage last night at the Britney Spears concert in New York City in a leather harness, collar, leash and getting whipped by the pop star during a rendition of “Freakshow”:

Check it out:

“I don’t know her.” – Britney Spears to Andy Cohen pic.twitter.com/VraFwW9UgB

— Brittney (@brittneylately) July 25, 2018

But what even funnier is that Spears has no idea at all who Andy Cohen is. She say, “I think you all know who this is! Give it up for him!”:

Britney walked @Andy across stage for "Freakshow" and then said "Ow… ears… he's loud!" and it was incredible. pic.twitter.com/Y2SSB5DiYT

— T. Kyle (@tkylemac) July 25, 2018

Full video here via Just Jared’s Facebook page:

Maybe CNN should book Britney Spears for NYE this year if they really want ratings gold?

With @Andy Cohen and @andersoncooper serving as co-hosts for the first time, @CNN had its most-watched New Year's Live special ever.https://t.co/rnHPokMieL pic.twitter.com/fmNoA0FrUH

— TVNewser (@tvnewser) January 3, 2018

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