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Four-time Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel says Jo Koy should be given another chance to host the Golden Globes after his disastrous debut in front of a national television audience in January. thinking.
“That would be a very smart thing to do,” Kimmel told The Hollywood Reporter. “I think he learned all his lessons and he’s a funny guy.
“I think that’s good for everyone.”
Coy made a huge mistake from the start in his hosting debut at the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles on January 7th, and even the audience watching live on CBS at the Beverly Hilton didn't take sides. .
Some of his rants drew boos, including lines about Taylor Swift, the NFL's excessive coverage of girlfriends, and Barbie's “big boobs.”
It didn't help that high-profile celebrities like Chris Rock and Ali Wong complained about having little time to prepare after they reportedly passed on the opportunity.
“Oh, I got the gig 10 days ago,” he said. “You want the perfect monologue? Shut up. Are you kidding? I wrote some of these and they're the ones you're laughing at.”
Kimmel defended Coy in The Hollywood Reporter, noting that Coy's pursuit of some celebrities in the audience didn't work because he wasn't “part of Hollywood in that sense.” did.
Kimmel has already hosted the Academy Awards three times and previously hosted ABC's late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Since 2003, it has been a well-known name and face in the industry.
“It's like a stranger walking up to you and saying, 'Nice shirt, Tom Selleck,'” he told THR. “If it was a friend, I wouldn't be mad at you, but if it was a stranger, I might slap you.”
“I'm not in the business of creating the Golden Globes show, but I think Jo Koy should be given a second chance to host the show next year,” he added.
Despite Coy's gaffe and controversy, the Golden Globes attracted more than 10 million viewers on CBS, making it the best show since 2020.
Kimmel will return as host of the 96th Academy Awards, which will air on March 10 at 7 p.m. on ABC.
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