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Jo Koy's Rollercoaster Ride as Golden Globes Host: Jokes, Criticism, and Responses

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Discover the highs and lows of Jo Koy's hosting gig at the 2024 Golden Globes, from his jokes to the backlash and his reactions to Taylor Swift's viral moment.

Jo Koy took the stage as the host of the 2024 Golden Globes, ready to entertain the audience with his witty humor. However, his jokes drew mixed reactions, with some landing well and others falling flat, especially those aimed at Taylor Swift and the NFL. Despite the rocky monologue that left some cringing, Jo Koy addressed the criticism by acknowledging that it was a tough crowd and that he had fun hosting the event.

In the aftermath of the awards show, Jo Koy responded to the backlash, admitting that the negative reception did hurt but also emphasizing that he enjoyed the experience. His sincerity in facing the criticism and his willingness to reflect on the performance showed his professionalism and dedication to his craft. Despite the challenges, Jo Koy remained positive and shared that hosting the Golden Globes was a memorable moment in his career.

On a lighter note, one interesting fact from the event was Taylor Swift's reaction to Jo Koy's joke, which went viral, showcasing the power of celebrity moments at award shows. Additionally, Jo Koy's ability to handle the aftermath of his hosting gig with grace and humor demonstrates his resilience in the face of challenges, making him a comedian to watch for future events.

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Who's hosting the 2024 Golden Globes? All about comedian Jo Koy (CBS News)

Jo Koy will host the 2024 Golden Globes when the awards ceremony airs on Sunday, Jan. 7, on CBS and Paramount+.

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Who Is This Year's Golden Globes Host, Jo Koy? (TownandCountrymag.com)

Recent years have seen a number of shakeups in the traditional role of awards show emcee, with some shows choosing to go hostless or split the hosting duty ...

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Jo Koy's Jokes Draw Stony Silence at the Golden Globes 2024 (Vanity Fair)

The comedian and first-time awards show host took aim at 'Oppenheimer,' Barry Keoghan's revealing 'Saltburn' scene, and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' in a ...

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'White people stole everything.' Golden Globes host Jo Koy ... (Oklahoman.com)

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Jo Koy 2024 Golden Globes Monologue: The Best Jokes (Variety)

Comedian Jo Koy opened Sunday's Golden Globe Awards with a monologue that earned a mixed reception in the room.

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Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Mocks the NFL's Taylor Swift Obsession (Billboard)

“As you know, we came on after a football double header,” Koy said early in the program, tipping to the fact that the Globes started airing on CBS right after ...

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Taylor Swift Sips Drink as Jo Koy's Joke About Her Falls Flat at 2024 ... (PEOPLE.com)

Jo Koy made a joke about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's budding romance at the 2024 Golden Globes, leading the singer to take a sip of her drink as she ...

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Taylor Swift's Reaction to Jo Koy's Joke at Golden Globes Goes Viral (Today.com)

2024 Golden Globes host Jo Koy made a joke about Taylor Swift during the awards show and the camera showed her reaction.

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Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Makes Viewers and Stars Cringe While ... (LA Magazine)

Jo Koy makes both stars and viewers cringe during Golden Globes opening monologue, loaded with unfunny 'Barbie' and Taylor Swift jokes.

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The joke's on Jo Koy: Golden Globes host receives a chilly reception (The Guardian)

Even in a star-studded list of award show host stinkers, the Filipino-American comedian was special – in that he went down like a lead balloon.

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The joke's on Jo Koy: Golden Globes host delivers a bad gig for the ... (The Guardian)

Even in a star-studded list of award show host stinkers, the Filipino-American comedian was special – in that he went down like a lead balloon.

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Who is Jo Koy? Golden Globes host joked about Taylor Swift, 'Barbie' (Business Insider)

Golden Globes host Jo Koy's jokes about Taylor Swift and "Barbie" were met with criticism. Here's what you need to know about the comedian.

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Jo Koy Reacts to Taylor Swift Sipping Her Drink After His Joke About ... (PEOPLE.com)

The host called out the singer and the attention she gets when she attends NFL games to support boyfriend Travis Kelce during Sunday's awards show.

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Jo Koy Responds To Taylor Swift's Reaction To His Golden Globes ... (Today.com)

Jo Koy poked fun at Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes. He responded to her reaction, which went viral, saying he thinks Taylor's attendance at Travis's ...

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Jo Koy Addresses Golden Globes Monologue, Taylor Swift Joke ... (Variety)

Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Confronts Bad Reviews, Admits Taylor Swift Joke Was 'Weird' and 'Flat': 'I'd Be Lying' If I Said Backlash 'Doesn't Hurt'.

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Here's How Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Felt About Taylor Swift's Icy ... (Billboard)

Jo Koy talked Taylor Swift's icy reaction to the 2024 Golden Globes host's monologue joke about how often she's shown during Travis Kelce's games.

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Golden Globes host Jo Koy responds to backlash: 'I feel bad' (The Guardian)

The standup comedian and actor has spoken out about his unpopular performance, calling it 'an off night'

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Jo Koy Responds to Golden Globes Criticism: 'It's a Tough Room' (The New York Times)

In an interview on the ABC program “GMA3” the morning after the awards show, Koy said he would “be lying” if he said the criticism “doesn't hurt.”

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Golden Globes host Jo Koy responds to backlash for his jokes on ... (NBC News)

You know, I'd be lying if [I said] it doesn't hurt,” Jo Koy said in response to the icy reception to his performance hosting the 2024 Golden Globes.

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Jo Koy Swears He 'Had Fun' Hosting the Golden Globes (Vulture)

Even though he bombed his Golden Globes monologue, Jo Koy swears he 'had fun' hosting. 'It was a moment that I'll always remember,' he said.

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Jo Koy Couldn't Stay the Course (Vulture)

As host of the 2024 Golden Globes, Jo Koy needed to earn the confidence of the celebs in the room — or demonstrate that he didn't care about their approval.

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