Jo Koy Says Dissing His Golden Globes Writers on Stage ‘Was a Rookie Move,’ Confronts ‘Barbie’ Joke Sexism Backlash: ‘We Can’t Joke With Each Other Anymore’
variety.comZack Sharf Digital News Director Jo Koy is once again weighing in on his divisive stint hosting the 2024 Golden Globes, which received mostly negative reviews from critics and viewers.
After previously telling “GMA 3” that he “fell a little short” as host and had an “off night,” the stand-up comedian now joined the Los Angeles Times to weigh in on the biggest controversies generated by his hosting job.
Per The Times: Koy was hired 10 days before the awards ceremony, his writing staff wasn’t picked until “eight days before the show,” they all met in person “two days before” and “the monologue was done the day before.” “We were still writing up until they said we’re live,” Koy said. “Absolute cold reads, never got a chance to work out anything.
And this is not an excuse, I’m just trying to paint the picture because I don’t think people understand, in any situation, how is that geared towards winning?
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