Jo Koy has addressed the criticism surrounding his hosting performance at this year's Golden Globes. The last-minute selection faced negative reactions online and within the venue, with one director labeling it "a disaster" and Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson describing the opening monologue as a "horrid, sophomoric mishmash of lazy jokes."
Speaking on ABC's GMA3: What You Need to Know, Koy acknowledged the challenges of hosting and expressed that he had fun despite the tough room. He admitted to feeling hurt by the backlash but emphasized his love for the experience. Koy described hosting as a different style and mentioned the tight schedule of 10 days to write the monologue.
During the awards, Koy's jokes covered topics like Barry Keoghan's on-screen nudity, Ozempic, Oppenheimer's length, Barbie, and Taylor Swift's connection to the NFL. The joke about Taylor Swift received a less-than-enthusiastic response from the star, and Koy acknowledged it as a moment he regretted, explaining that it was meant as a jab toward the NFL but didn't come out that way.
Despite characterizing it as "an off night" and admitting he fell short, Koy expressed pride in his effort and a desire to share more of himself. The 2024 Golden Globes, featuring notable wins for "Oppenheimer" and "Succession," saw increased viewership on CBS, with 9.4 million viewers, up 50% from the move from NBC, aided by a lead-in from Sunday Night Football, according to the Hollywood Reporter.