2024 Golden Globes: Jo Koy Labeled ‘the Worst Host Ever’ as Social Media Blasts Comedian After Dreadful Monologue
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The 2024 Golden Globes took an unexpected turn as stand-up comedian Jo Koy faced a barrage of criticism, being labeled ‘the worst host ever’ after a monologue that left the audience resorting to pity laughs.
Jo Koy’s Unapologetic Response
Jo Koy, responding to the mounting critique, addressed his last-minute involvement in the hosting gig, saying, ‘Yo, I got the gig 10 days ago, you want a perfect monologue? Yo, shut up.’ Despite his unapologetic stance, the comedian struggled to win over the audience, with much of the laughter appearing more sympathetic than genuine.
Awkward Moments and Pity Laughs
Koy’s attempts to salvage his monologue involved addressing actor Robert DeNiro in the audience, where he humorously apologized for being a fan and quipped about DeNiro’s late-in-life fatherhood. While some in the crowd chuckled, much of the laughter seemed forced, leading to a series of awkward moments.
Jo Koy is the worst host ever pic.twitter.com/jxTvd6eB1X
— Simon (@CoffeeEnjoyer01) January 8, 2024
Social Media’s Swift Critique
As Koy’s monologue unfolded, social media became a platform for swift and harsh critiques. NPR media analyst Eric Deggans acknowledged Koy’s comedic prowess but questioned his familiarity with a showbiz crowd, suggesting the Golden Globes hosting proved to be a tougher gig than expected.
Only difference between 2024 and 2025 is that Jo koy will never host a show again
pic.twitter.com/YUzj9sBW2N— ken (@kungfukennylol) January 8, 2024Advertisement
Never ever ever ever hire Jo Koy to host anything EVER pic.twitter.com/C4JUY7MQdy
— đŤ (@heyjaeee) January 8, 2024
Barbie Movie Joke Backfires
One of Koy’s jokes, aimed at the Barbie movie, fell flat, leaving actress Selena Gomez visibly unimpressed. The comedian attempted to lighten the mood by attributing the jokes to multiple writers, but the damage was done, and the awkward silence echoed on social media.
weâre not talking about the surface level feminism discourse it was about the disgusting joke jo koy made and only a movie like barbie which is catered to and for women would get mocked like this pic.twitter.com/QRmBV9kkXf
— TÂŁRRÂĽ M@RÂĽ (@indiandoIl) January 8, 2024
Awkward Taylor Swift Moment
Another cringe-worthy moment emerged when Koy made a comparison between the Golden Globes and the NFL, humorously pointing out the fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift. Swift’s nonchalant reaction, taking a sip of her drink without a hint of amusement, fueled the growing consensus that Koy’s performance was not hitting the mark.
Taylor Swift reacts to joke from #GoldenGlobes host Jo Koy about the NFL.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 8, 2024
âThe big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? At the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swiftâ
pic.twitter.com/Ua0Nd2xEok
Jo Koy: Personal Jabs and Unsuccessful Punchlines
Attempting to engage with the audience, Koy targeted actors like Barry Keogan and Bradley Cooper. His jokes about Keogan’s anatomy and a jab at Cooper’s prosthetic nose in Maestro failed to resonate, leading to further disappointment among viewers.
The aftermath of Koy’s disastrous monologue was an outpouring of criticism on social media. Viewers labeled him the ‘worst host ever,’ comparing his performance to Ricky Gervais’s infamous monologue in 2020. Some tweets expressed the sentiment that it seemed as if Koy had simply walked in and declared himself the host without anyone bothering to check.
A Humorous Take on Declined Hosting Offers
One social media user injected humor into the situation, suggesting that Jo Koy’s entire monologue could have been reading the names of all those who declined the hosting offer before he was selected, adding a satirical twist to the unfolding drama.
In the aftermath of the 2024 Golden Globes, Jo Koy’s hosting performance will undoubtedly be remembered for all the wrong reasons, as the comedian faces a tide of criticism from both the live audience and the unforgiving realm of social media.
The Golden Globes organizers who invited Jo Koy to host: pic.twitter.com/RHab1o1QIH
— Isaac Feldberg (@isaacfeldberg) January 8, 2024
Now that itâs over I think we can all agree that
— bella (Taylor's version)â¸â¸ (@loverxbella) January 8, 2024
Jo Koy should never host again pic.twitter.com/jWaAXbLjVr
Jo Koy is the worst host of the Golden Globes during my entire lifetime
— OFFICIAL Kristy Yamaguccimane â˘ď¸â§ď¸ (@GeriatricAbuse) January 8, 2024
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