Emmys host plays it safe with his opening monologue... dancing to theme songs from Friends and more

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While Emmy host Kenan Thompson largely played it safe with a dance-themed opening monologue, he couldn't resist taking a sly jab at Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history shortly thereafter.The 44-year-old comedian danced away in his opening monologue set to iconic TV theme songs, but he tried out a few edgy jokes just minutes later.He welcomed 26-year-old Emmy winner Zendaya to the show, a year after her historic Emmy win, before making the joke about Leo.

Jab: While Emmy host Kenan Thompson largely played it safe with a dance-themed opening monologue, he took a jab at Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history shortly thereafter Zendaya: He welcomed 26-year-old Emmy winner Zendaya to the show, a year after her historic Emmy win, before making the joke about Leo'Zendaya is here from Euphoria, hello Zendaya,' he began.Zendaya just turned 26 last week, happy birthday, happy birthday 26 is a weird age in Hollywood you're young enough to play a high school student but too old to date Leonardo Dicaprio,' Thompson said.The joke got big laughs from the crowd, as Zendaya was seen covering her face after the joke.

The joke was his edgiest of the show thus far, after the longtime Saturday Night Live star avoided any shred of controversy with an opening number that saw him dancing to several hit theme songs.

Too old: 'Zendaya is here from Euphoria, hello zendaya. Zendaya just turned 26 last week, happy birthday, happy birthday 26 is a weird age in Hollywood you're young enough to play a high school student but too old to date Leonardo Dicaprio,' Thompson said Laughs: The joke got big laughs from the crowd, as Zendaya was seen covering her face after the jokeThompson and a troupe of dancers cut a proverbial rug to the iconic theme songs for.