Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large After a rough several years of reform and overhaul inside the Golden Globes, the kudocast is riding a wave of momentum into the 2025 show.
That includes a recent ratings boost, averaging 10 million viewers in 2024 — up almost 50% from the year before, making it the ceremony’s most-watched year since 2020.
Those ratings were particularly impressive despite the rough reviews that comedian Jo Koy received for his monologue at last January’s event.
But to be fair, Koy was brought in at the last minute to host — and it ultimately wasn’t the right fit. This year, the Globes are hoping for better returns with Nikki Glaser, who was recruited in August to emcee the show.
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