The Golden Globes have actually discovered their host. The awards reveal, set to run next month on CBS for the very first time (as it simultaneously streams on Paramount+), revealed on Thursday that Jo Koy, the comic best understood for his looks on Chelsea Lately and toplining in 2015’s studio funny Easter Sundaywill host what the Globes are hoping will mark a bounceback occasion in regards to both skill presence and scores– list below years of scandal and a departure from the program’s long time home at NBC.
“We are enjoyed have Jo host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his contagious energy and relatable humor to begin Hollywood’s award season. We can’t wait to see what he has in shop for the stars in the space and a worldwide audience,” Helen Hoehne, Golden Globes President, stated in a declaration. “We understand Jo is bringing his A-game.”Koy included,” I’ve stepped onto a great deal of phases worldwide in my profession, however this one is going to be additional unique. I’m so ecstatic to be hosting the Golden Globes this year. This is that minute where I get to make my Filipino household proud. Mahal Kita( Google it)!”
The Globes, which dissolved its inefficient Hollywood Foreign Press Association subscription body previously this year, has actually gone through numerous modifications, drastically broadening its citizen rolls and including classifications for funnymans and box-office accomplishment, both of which have actually satisfied some examination. Offered the CBS platform and variety of Oscar competitors chosen, consisting of big provings for Barbieand Oppenheimer the event is still anticipated to be a significant kickoff to the assault of 2024 awards reveals, and might offer competitors an early increase in the race with the chance to provide a nationally telecasted speech.
A well-regarded comic, Koy (who appeared in The Haunted Mansion this year) marks a modification of speed for the Globes, who in their pre-COVID days were understood for bringing significant comics like Ricky Gervais and the duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler into the function. Previously this year, Jerrod Carmichael helmed a spiky event in which he challenged the HFPA’s supposedly outrageous conduct head-on. The choice of Koy follows CNN’s claim that the Globes, now owned by Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge Industries, tried to bring a larger name in to fill the function, with the similarity Chris Rock, Ali Wong, and the hosts of theSmartless podcast all supposedly decreasing.
In their news release exposing Koy as the host, the Globes highlighted the relative freshness of their choice, composing, “This marks the comic’s first-ever hosting gig function for a significant awards reveal.” We’ll see what type of energy he gives the Beverly Hilton on January 7.
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