Golden Globes host Jo Koy responds to backlash: 'I feel bad'
Comedian Jo Koy has addressed the negative reaction to his performance as host for this year's Golden Globes, calling it 'an off night'.
Jo Koy addresses the backlash
Comedian Jo Koy has responded to the backlash over his performance as host for this year's Golden Globes. The last-minute pick for the role received a negative reaction online and reportedly in the room, with critiques from an unnamed prominent director and Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson. Koy appeared on ABC's GMA3: What You Need to Know and addressed the response, acknowledging that hosting is a tough gig.
Koy stated, 'You know, it was a moment that I'll always remember. It's a tough room. It was a hard job, I'm not going to lie... I feel bad, but I got to still say I loved what I did.' He also mentioned that hosting is a different style compared to stand-up comedy and that he had limited time to prepare for the monologue, which contributed to the mixed reception of his performance.
Controversial jokes and regrets
During his hosting gig, Koy made jokes about various topics, including Saltbun star Barry Keoghan's on-screen nudity, Ozempic, the length of Oppenheimer, and Barbie. He also made a joke about Taylor Swift and the NFL, which received an unimpressed reaction from Swift herself.
When asked about moments during the show he regretted, Koy mentioned the Taylor Swift joke, stating that it came across as flat. He clarified that the joke was intended as a jab toward the NFL, but it didn't come out as intended. Despite these regrets, Koy described the night as 'an off night' and expressed pride in trying to give more of himself during the show.
Golden Globes 2024 highlights and viewership
This year's Golden Globes ceremony was dominated by wins for Oppenheimer and Succession. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the move from NBC to CBS boosted viewership by 50%, with 9.4 million viewers tuning in. The lead-in from Sunday Night Football also contributed to the increased viewership.
Overall, the response to Jo Koy's hosting performance may have been mixed, but it was still an eventful night for the Golden Globes with noteworthy wins and increased viewership.
