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Simu Liu, host of the 2024 People's Choice Awards, playfully teased fellow host Jo Koy and made lighthearted jokes about popular entertainment, including Taylor Swift and the movie Barbie, in his opening monologue. The Shang-Chi actor is also a major fan of Swift and attended the awards with his Barbie costar America Ferrera.
Howard Stern criticized Trevor Noah for being "too positive" while hosting the Grammy Awards, contrasting it with Jo Koy's disastrous Golden Globes hosting. Stern mocked Noah's lack of edginess and suggested he played it safe to avoid offending anyone, while also referencing Koy's controversial monologue. Noah's upbeat approach received mixed reactions, with some criticizing his lack of biting humor, while others praised his positive hosting style.
Howard Stern defends Trevor Noah's positive Grammys 2024 monologue, contrasting it with Jo Koy's controversial Golden Globes performance, and emphasizes the difficulty of hosting award shows in Hollywood. Stern sympathizes with Noah's approach to avoid offending anyone and previously defended Koy, highlighting the challenges of making jokes in a setting where humor about Hollywood is not well-received.
At the 2023 Emmys, presenters Ken Jeong and Joel McHale subtly referenced comedian Jo Koy's Golden Globes monologue misfire, with Jeong joking about leaving instruments in a patient and McHale teasing him about being thrown out of medicine. The bit also included a cutaway shot to their fellow Community costar Donald Glover, and the duo presented the award to RuPaul’s Drag Race. This comes after comedian Chelsea Handler, who previously dated Koy, took a swipe at him during the Critics Choice Awards.
Former Community stars Ken Jeong and Joel McHale took a jab at Jo Koy's Golden Globes monologue while presenting at the Emmy Awards, with Jeong joking about his brief medical career and McHale teasing him for being thrown out of medicine. The duo's banter was a reference to Koy's poorly received monologue at the Golden Globes, where he blamed his writers for the jokes that fell flat. This comes after Koy's ex, Chelsea Handler, also made a dig at him during the Critics Choice Awards.
Ken Jeong and Joel McHale playfully mocked Jo Koy's Golden Globes monologue at the 2023 Emmy Awards, with McHale joking about Jeong's medical past and Koy's ex, Chelsea Handler, also taking a sly dig at him during her monologue at the Critics Choice Awards.
Seth Meyers praised Jo Koy's performance as host of the Golden Globes, acknowledging the challenges he faced and commending his career success. Koy faced backlash for controversial jokes, including a comment about Greta Gerwig's "Barbie," but also received support from the director herself. Despite the criticism, Koy has upcoming Netflix specials and a successful tour.
Comedian Chelsea Handler took a swipe at her ex-boyfriend Jo Koy's Golden Globes monologue during her hosting of the Critics Choice Awards, making a joke about tossing Martin Scorsese "around like a little Italian meatball" and attributing it to her writers, in reference to Koy's controversial joke about Barbie. The dig added an extra layer to their past relationship, while other jokes during the event drew backlash for Handler.
Comedian Jo Koy faced backlash for his Golden Globes monologue, blaming the writers and the star-studded audience for the jokes falling flat. Koy expressed frustration at the audience's response, calling them "lot a marshmallows" and suggesting they didn't watch the show anyway. His ex-girlfriend, Chelsea Handler, also referenced the monologue at the Critics Choice Awards.
Despite a rocky start as the host of the Golden Globes, comedian Jo Koy remains a popular talent with upcoming Netflix specials and a dedicated fan base. While his performance received mixed reviews, the event itself saw a 50% increase in viewership. The challenges of hosting awards shows were highlighted, with suggestions for returning to host pairings or forgoing hosts altogether. Ultimately, the Golden Globes, like Jo Koy, are expected to recover and thrive.
Comedian Jo Koy mocked the celebrity audience at the Golden Globe Awards during his recent stand-up set, calling them "soft" and comparing them to "marshmallows." His opening monologue at the awards show received a lukewarm reception, with jokes about Taylor Swift and the film "Barbie" falling flat. Koy defended his jokes, stating that some were written by others and that he had only 10 days to prepare for the gig. Despite the mixed reactions, Greta Gerwig acknowledged that Koy's take on "Barbie" wasn't necessarily incorrect.
Jo Koy clarifies that he did not intend to blame his writers for the poorly received Golden Globes monologue, attributing the performance to time constraints and lack of rehearsal. Despite the mixed reception, Koy expressed interest in hosting again with more preparation time. The ceremony saw Oppenheimer and Succession as big winners, with historic wins for Lily Gladstone, Steven Yeun, and Ali Wong.
Simu Liu, the host of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, has declared that he will not make any jokes at the expense of Taylor Swift, following comedian Jo Koy's controversial attempt to poke fun at Swift's popularity during the Golden Globe Awards. Koy's joke received a negative response, and Liu has made it clear that he will not engage in similar behavior during the upcoming awards show. The People’s Choice Awards will air on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m. Pacific on NBC, E! and Peacock.
Simu Liu, set to host the People’s Choice Awards, assures fans that there will be no jokes at Taylor Swift's expense during his opening monologue, following the backlash over Jo Koy's awkward quip about Swift at the Golden Globes. Koy's jokes, including one about Swift and another about Liu's project, received mixed reactions, with Koy clarifying that there was no ill intent behind them. Liu, a known Swiftie himself, aims to avoid similar controversy during his hosting duties.
Kevin Hart praises comedian Jo Koy's talent and offers advice following Koy's less-than-stellar hosting debut at the Golden Globe Awards, emphasizing the challenges of hosting in a room filled with industry insiders. Koy has addressed the backlash to his jokes, expressing that hosting was a tough gig and admitting uncertainty about returning to the role.