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Golden Globes 2023: Jerrod Carmichael roasts show on return to screens following racism boycott

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Golden Globes 2023 host Jerrod Carmichael roasted the show as the glittering awards returned to screens on Tuesday -  following a one year break from screens amid controversy over ethical lapses and a lack of diversity.Carmichael, 35, didn't shy away from the controversy in his opening monologue as he took aim  at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's previous membership - and revealed he only took the job for a $500,000 pay check.The HFPA scandal erupted in 2021 when it emerged there were no black members among the 87-person association - with the 2021 awards show held virtually.

Carmichael opened his monologue with 'I am your host Jerrod Carmichael and I'll tell you why I'm here I'm here... because I'm black.

No holds barred: Golden Globes 2023 host Jerrod Carmichael roasted the show as the glittering awards returned to screens on Tuesday - following a one year break from screens amid controversy over ethical lapses and a lack of diversity'I'll tell you what's been going on this show, the awards, did not air last year because the Hollywood foreign press association, which I won't say they were a racist organization.'But they didn't have a single black member until George Floyd died so do with what information what you will I'll tell you how I got here why am I here on the stage with you guys tonight well, I was at home. 'And I got a phone call from my man Stephen Hill.

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