Steve Martin defends Golden Globes host Jo Koy’s “difficult” performance

UPDATE: The Grammys have announced new artists set to hit the stage at the Crypto.com Arena. During the NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, it was confirmed Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott would join the list of performers that include Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo.

Chelsea Handler, hosting the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, had praise for women in film, took broadsides at studio executives, and made some digs at her ex-boyfriend, comedian Jo Koy, who was widely criticized for his hosting the Golden Globes a week earlier. 

Golden Globes host Jo Koy has insisted he wasn’t making fun of Taylor Swift during his poorly received opening monologue.In the speech, Koy made light of Swift’s highly publicised displays of support for her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight-end Travis Kelce, noting that the pop singer is often pictured at his games.“The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? On the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift… there’s just more to go to here.”The joke seemingly didn’t go down well with Swift, as she awkwardly pursed her lips and took a sip of her drink. Her icy reaction later went viral on social media, with Koy coming under heavy criticism.“I didn’t understand the Taylor tiff,” the comedian told the Los Angeles Times on Thursday (January 11). “Mind you, that [joke] was just getting rewritten 50 million times, never ran it through, all the way up until we had to walk out.

You don’t tug on Superman’s cape. And you don’t mess around with Jim OR Taylor Swift.

Count Jo Koy as one person who thinks his Golden Globes hosting wasn’t a complete disaster.

Steve Martin understands the pressure of hosting an award show and is giving Jo Koy some grace after his stint at the Golden Globes.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Steve Martin recently took to Threads to defend stand-up comedian Jo Koy, who earned largely negative reviews for his gig hosting the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. Variety’s television critic Alison Herman, for instance, wrote that Koy was “woefully unqualified” to be the host, while outlets such as Vanity Fair delivered even more scathing pans by calling the show a “near-total disaster.” “I tip my hat to anyone who steps out on stage to host a live awards show,” wrote Martin, who is a hosting legend thanks to three stints emceeing the Academy Awards.

Taylor Swift and said teaching the singer her Martini glass routine for ‘Bejeweled’ was the “best experience”.The burlesque performer teamed up with Swift on the video for the 2022 single which saw the pair dancing sensually in giant martini glasses.Speaking about the shoot Von Teese heaped praise on Swift in a new interview on the Allison Interviews podcast.She said: “The best experience was Taylor. She’s really, like, a kind girl.

criticism he received for his poorly received turn as the host of the 2024 Golden Globe Awards earlier this week.A day removed from the awards ceremony, Jo Koy appeared on Good Morning America (GMA) to speak of the gig, which he said he only secured less than two weeks ago. When asked how he felt about the criticism he’s now faced, Koy replied: “I’d be lying if [I said] it doesn’t hurt.

Jo Koy‘s hosting gig at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards didn’t go as he had hoped.

Jo Koy has been heavily criticized following his turn as host at last night’s Golden Globes. Following Sunday night’s ceremony, The View discussed the show during the “Hot Topics” segment with Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines defending the comedian’s talents.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jo Koy appeared on “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and reacted to the overwhelmingly negative reviews he received as the host of the 2024 Golden Globes. The comedian admitted that backlash to his hosting duties hurts a bit. Variety’s television critic Alison Herman panned Koy as “woefully unqualified” to be an awards show host.

Golden Globe for the most awkward award-show host goes to …A “hurt” Jo Koy appeared to be licking his wounds while appearing on “GMA3” Monday after he hosted the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. “I had fun. You know, it was a moment that I’ll always remember.

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Taylor Swift was NOT laughing when she was the butt of a joke during the Golden Globes!

got a death stare from the pop star that set the internet aflame, after he made a joke about the NFL’s embrace of Swift, following her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce. Reflecting on the now viral moment after the show, Koy told ET, “Maybe she was thirsty? Maybe she just needed to drink the champagne.”During the 2024 Golden Globes on Sunday night, Koy made a joke about the NFL’s outsized interest in Swift when she attends Kelce’s games. He said, “The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL is that at the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift.”The broadcast cut to Swift sitting at a table and shooting the comedian a glare while sipping a drink.

Taylor Swift has gone viral following her reaction to one of Jo Koy’s jokes at the Golden Globes.The moment took place at last night’s (January 7) awards ceremony in Los Angeles, when the comedian and Golden Globes host took a shot at the pop star for one of his jokes on the night.During the event, Koy appeared to leave Swift less than impressed when he made a joke about her attendance at several NFL games to cheer on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight-end Travis Kelce.“The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL,” he began. “On the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift… there’s just more to go to here.”Following the punchline, the camera switched to a close-up of the singer, who was seen with an icy expression, pursing her lips before taking a sip of her drink.#TaylorSwift doesn’t seem impressed with JoKoy’s joke about her at the #GoldenGlobes2024 “The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? At the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift.” [Via: variety/X] ♬ original sound – MuchMusic The awkward moment after the joke landed also spurred some response online, with fans taking to social media to comment on the footage.“Too late to add Jo Koy to the In Memoriam montage? I think Taylor just ended him,” one wrote, sharing a clip of Swift on X/Twitter, while another added: “I would be TERRIFIED if taylor swift glared at me this way.”Piers Morgan also weighed in his thoughts on the moment, writing: “If Taylor Swift death stares could actually kill, Jo Koy would now be deceased.” Check out more responses below.Too late to add Jo Koy to the In Memoriam montage? I think Taylor just ended him.

Golden Globes viewers were not pleased with host Jo Koy after he made a joke about Taylor Swift that seemed to upset her. Fans saw Taylor on the red carpet and were excited, but during the show's opening, they had to defend her.

2024 Golden Globe Awards host, Jo Koy. Swift, 34, went without her NFL player beau, Travis Kelce, to attend the 81st Golden Globe Awards solo.During the ceremony, the Golden Globes host, comedian Jo Koy, called out the NFL’s outsized interest in Swift when he quipped onstage, “The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL is that at the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift.”The broadcast cut to Swift sitting at a table and shooting the comedian a glare. Fans online were quick to notice.

Jo Koy made a joke referencing Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes, and the singer’s reaction has had many people on social media reacting.