Jonathan Bennett shares a fun fact about New Year’s confetti

Jonathan Bennett is expected to return to host this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, which can be livestreamed online.

The event promises an exciting program of musical performances including Carrie UnderwoodThe Jonas BrothersDC, Rita Oraand more. Additionally, Mickey Guyton will perform a special rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine” just before the legendary Midnight Ball.

Jonathan Bennett will be going live on his official Snapchat account to show fans the behind-the-scenes footage not seen on the live broadcast.

In an interview with People magazinethe actor revealed his favorite part of celebrating New Year’s Eve in New York City – a surprising nod to the iconic confetti.

“Every New Year’s Eve, when that confetti showers everyone celebrating, those are actually what people want,” Bennett revealed. “You stand there and are showered with so many people’s wishes for the New Year. There’s just something really special about it, and that’s what I love about New Year’s Eve in Times Square.”

The Hallmark actor then told the outlet that “a new year is a symbol of a new beginning” and the confetti “is a symbol, a literal physical symbol, of everyone’s wishes for the new year.”

“I think we always have wishes for hope, we wish for better days, a better life, there are so many wishes that people have for the new year,” he said. “There’s just something really special about just pouring it on you.”

Bennett also explained that the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, the organizations behind the iconic ball drop, play a key role in ensuring that every wish finds its place on a piece of confetti. These wishes will be collected either on the Wishing Wall in Times Square or through submissions on the official event website.

“They care so much about using real wishes and making sure that every wish that goes in the box gets there,” the actor added.

Reflecting on a memorable moment with Jeffrey A. Straus, president of Countdown Entertainment, Bennett recounted an instance “when one of the wishes was almost blown away.” He recalled saying, “I thought, ‘Oh, we almost lost that,’ and Jeff immediately replied, ‘Get it back in the box.’ Bennett continued: “I looked at him and he said, ‘That’s someone’s wish.'”

The actor added how important it is for people: “So when you write down your wish, it arrives till the drop. I think that’s what makes Times Square and New Year’s Eve so special.”

A star-studded lineup of artists will take the stage in New York City’s Times Square tonight as thousands of revelers gather to ring in 2025 and witness the legendary ball drop.

The evening will feature a diverse mix of talent including New York dance group AGNEW, country superstar Carrie Underwood, reggaeton artist De La Ghetto, Colombian singer Greeicy, global sensations Jonas Brothers, rapper Kapo, singer-songwriter Mark Ambor and Country artist Megan Moroney, pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor and brass ensemble Triad Brass.

Additionally, Mickey Guyton will make a special appearance shortly before midnight. Fans can also look forward to members of ’90s R&B legends TLC performing some of their biggest hits during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, including tracks from their breakthrough 1994 album CrazySexyCool.

With such an impressive line-up, the evening promises to be an unforgettable celebration.

Some of country music’s biggest names will welcome in the New Year with performances on CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. The show airs from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST/PST and continues from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. EST/PST. It is also available to stream on Paramount+.

The star-studded lineup includes powerhouse artists like Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Post Malone and Shaboozey.

With such an impressive mix of country legends and rising stars, Nashville’s Big Bash promises an unforgettable night of music and celebration to ring in the New Year.