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Nikki Glaser opened the 2026 Golden Globes with a fast-paced, no-holds-barred 10-minute monologue that roasts Hollywood A-listers—from Leonardo DiCaprio and Wicked to CBS News—while joking about dating history and the Epstein scandal; the host delivered a sharp, well-received performance as she returns for a second year, with a Hulu stand-up special and a recent SNL hosting stint in her repertoire.
Nikki Glaser hosted the 83rd Golden Globes for a second time, delivering a sharp, crowd-pleasing monologue that roasted the Department of Justice and CBS News while riffing on a slate of stars and current events, including jabs at Sean Penn, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio and more.
Nikki Glaser's edgy and raunchy SNL monologue on November 8 sparked a divided reaction among viewers, with some praising her boldness and dark humor, while others criticized her for making light of sensitive topics like sex trafficking and abuse, highlighting a split in audience reception.
Amy Poehler, hosting SNL's 50th anniversary, humorously addressed the rise of AI and its impact on Hollywood, joking about AI's inability to write jokes and her own willingness to do full frontal, while celebrating the show's milestone.
Bad Bunny addressed the backlash over his selection as the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner during his 'SNL' monologue, expressing his excitement and emphasizing the significance for the Latino community, while also making light of the criticism and political comments surrounding the announcement.
Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon acknowledged Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC after his suspension, with both hosts expressing support and humor in their monologues, highlighting the significance of free speech and late night camaraderie.
Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC on his show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' set a YouTube record for the most-watched monologue, with 14 million views in 15 hours, making it his most popular clip ever. The monologue was emotional, addressed recent controversies, and defended free speech, resonating widely with viewers despite some network boycotts.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his show after ABC suspended it, delivering a heartfelt monologue addressing the controversy, free speech issues, and thanking supporters, while the show faced limited broadcast availability due to station pre-emptions.
Dave Chappelle's Saturday Night Live monologues are often spontaneous and unrehearsed, allowing him to surprise even Lorne Michaels, as he relies on his extensive experience and improvisation skills, despite the inherent risks of live TV.
Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional monologue in response to Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, expressing concern for various groups and issues he believes will be negatively impacted by the outcome. Kimmel's remarks followed Elon Musk's criticism of him, calling him a puppet.
Jimmy Kimmel became emotional while delivering his post-election monologue, as he and fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert added humor to the election results and Donald Trump's re-election.
Stephen Colbert addressed his audience with a monologue expressing disappointment over Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election against Kamala Harris. Colbert reassured viewers by emphasizing the importance of community and humor during challenging times, while also criticizing Trump and his allies. The segment included a humorous compilation of international reactions to the election outcome.
Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional monologue on his show following Donald Trump's re-election, expressing concern over the implications for various social issues and international relations. Kimmel criticized the election outcome, suggesting it was a victory for figures like Vladimir Putin and detrimental to democracy and decency. He humorously noted the irony of Trump's previous claims of election rigging and expressed hope that Trump's presidency might eventually lead to positive change, despite his skepticism.
Ramy Youssef, host of Saturday Night Live, used his monologue to joke about politics and religious holidays, calling for a trans woman to be the next president and asking for the people of Palestine and hostages to be freed. He also shared humorous anecdotes about Ramadan and his friends, and expressed his prayers for peace in Palestine and the release of hostages.
Comedian Ramy Youssef hosted Saturday Night Live and used his monologue to pray for the people of Palestine and the release of hostages, sharing a personal story about a friend's family in Gaza. He also joked about being asked for support by the Joe Biden campaign and expressed his belief that the next president should be a trans woman, despite receiving mixed reactions from the audience.