NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Comedian and actor Nikki Glaser has been picked to host the next , adding an edgy voice known for mercilessly teasing the rich and powerful.
Glaser will make her Globe debut Jan. 5 live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. In a statement, she cited Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Ricky Gervais as inspirations.
鈥淪ome of my favorite jokes of all time have come from past Golden Globes opening monologues when Tina, Amy or Ricky have said exactly what we all didn鈥檛 know we desperately needed to hear. I just hope to continue in that time-honored tradition (that might also get me canceled)," she said.
Glaser has made a name for herself as a riotously sharp wit, especially at roasts, including recently who she needled for his complex love life and his one-time advocacy of crypto. She for her latest special, 鈥淪omeday You鈥檒l Die鈥� for HBO, which dealt with everything from offering to pay for her friends鈥� abortions to her darkest porn habits.
鈥淣ikki Glaser brings a fresh and unmatched candor to her comedy and to the Golden Globes,鈥� said Jay Penske, chairman and CEO of Dick Clark Productions and Penske Media Corporation. 鈥淗er unapologetic style made her an obvious and compelling choice as host for this year鈥檚 event."
The Globes telecast this winter pulled in an average of , up about 50% from 2023, according to CBS. It drew , Oprah Winfrey, and Leonardo DiCaprio, but host Jo Koy was slammed by critics for a fumbled opening monologue and a rushed pace throughout.
Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press
