“It was a crash course, I feel bad”: Will Jo Koy Ever Host Again After His Golden Globes Disaster? The Comedian Issues an Upsetting Statement
Comedian Jo Koy recently made his debut as host of the Golden Globe Awards, a major step up from his usual stand-up shows. In the aftermath of the live telecast, Koy has been refreshingly candid about how it went and his mixed feelings about his hosting performance. While he received some criticism for flat jokes, Koy remains upbeat, calling the experience a “crash course” and making it clear he’d be thrilled to get another shot at emceeing Hollywood’s big awards night. Even if the laugh meter wasn’t quite where he hoped, Koy thoroughly enjoyed his time on stage at the storied Globes.
What did Jo Koy Say About Hosting Golden Globes Again?
Jo Koy acknowledged that hosting the Globes was a challenge, telling the press,
“Yes, I’m a stand-up comic but that hosting position it’s a different style. I kind of went in and did the writer’s thing. We had 10 days to write this monologue. It was a crash course. I feel bad, but I got to still say I loved what I did.”
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As per People, the comedian revealed he was hired as host just 10 days before the show.
Koy admitted, “It was a crash course, I feel bad.” However, he clarified he is ready for round two if given more time, stating, “I’d love to [host again] — provided he has more time to prepare, with five months, not nine days.”
Koy rolled with the punches during the live show. After a joke elicited muted reactions, he quipped to the audience, “Yo, I got the gig ten days ago! You want a perfect monologue? Shut up! You’re kidding me, right? I wrote some of these, and they’re the ones you’re laughing at.”
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How did Jo Koy Find the Crowd?
Despite a few jokes that were missed, Koy said the Globes crowd was “great” overall. He told the press, “We’re back. Hollywood was closed. It’s back open again. Let’s just celebrate.”
Koy particularly enjoyed bantering with Meryl Streep, joking that she starred in Black Panther during his monologue. He called chatting with the acting legend his favorite moment, saying it “was everything to me.”
Now that it’s over, Koy is looking forward to some well-deserved rest after an intense few days prepping as a first-time host. While reviews were mixed, Koy expressed gratitude for the opportunity and optimism about improving next time.
