It is not even Labor Day, and we haven’t started to talk about the movies and TV shows that will be dominating awards season. But that hasn’t stopped CBS from announcing today that Nikki Glaser will be hosting the Golden Globes.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globes. It’s one of my favorite nights of television and now I get a front-row seat (actually, I think I have to host from the stage),” said Glaser. “The Golden Globes is not only a huge night for TV and film, but also for comedy. It’s one of the few times that show business not only allows, but encourages itself to be lovingly mocked (at least I hope so). (God, I hope so). It’s an exciting, yet challenging gig because it’s live, unpredictable and in front of Hollywood’s biggest stars (who also might be getting wasted while seated next to their recent exes).”
Glaser continued, “Some of my favorite jokes of all time have come from past Golden Globes opening monologues when Tina, Amy or Ricky have said exactly what we all didn’t know we desperately needed to hear. I just hope to continue in that time-honored tradition (that might also get me canceled). This is truly a dream job. Plus, I no longer have to feel guilty for every TV show and movie I’ve binged over the past year. It was all worth it. (“Below Deck: Sailing Yacht” season four will be nominated, right?).”
Hopefully, she will be better than Jo Koy was last year. But he is not a high bar to jump over—not even close. Plus, her comedy style is a lot riskier than his and Jerrod Carmichael’s, who have hosted the last two years.
If you actually care about this award show, then you would like to know that it is airing on January 5th.
NBC parted ways with the Golden Globes because they reportedly had a history of lack of diversity.
It looked like no one wanted to air the award shows that parted ways with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and taken over by Dick Clark Productions.
I guess that sounded good to CBS because they decided to air it this year. Even though it was not a ratings success, the network is happy enough with it to give it five more years.
“We’re so proud to continue to call CBS our home for the Golden Globes,” said Jay Penske, chairman and CEO of Penske Media and Dick Clark Productions. “CBS stepped up for the Globes during a very challenging time, and inherently understood its value, while having the foresight, imagination and conviction to bring this iconic show to its many platforms. We’ve long admired CBS’ commitment to some of the greatest cultural live events and partnering for the long term further cements this show’s legacy and incredible place in history.”
The Globes must be cheap because why else would they keep them going in a television world with way too many awards shows?
Ever since the scandals, no one cares about the Golden Globes. However, CBS decided to acquire the rights and air them on January 7th.
And it looked like they were going to go hostless because no one had been named. But then today, they announced who the MC would be, and that person is Jo Koy.
“We are thrilled to have Jo host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his infectious energy and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood’s award season. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for the stars in the room and a global audience,” said Helen Hoehne, Golden Globes president. “We know Jo is bringing his A-game.”
Koy is funny. But he is no host. And with all the comedians CBS has, you think one of them would’ve said yes.
Personally, I think they should’ve gone with Matt Rife. And just let him make fun of the celebrities during the awards show. The comedian already roasted S.W.A.T.’s Shemar Moore.
What do you think of Koy hosting? Tell me in the comments.
The Golden Globes was cancelled a few years ago because of their lack of diversity. But, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association made some changes and sold their awards to Dick Clark Productions.
It aired on NBC last year, and the ratings were disastrous. As was the show. Therefore, NBC dropped them, and it looked like no one was going to broadcast the Golden Globes.
Well, today, CBS announced they won the rights to the awards show on January 7th. But did they really win? I don’t think so.
There are too many award shows, and this one has way too much baggage.
