Jo Koy.Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty
The 2024Golden Globe Awardshave found a host.
On Thursday, the Golden Globesannouncedthat comedianJo Koywill host the awards show’s 81st ceremony, set to air on CBS Jan. 7.
Koy, 52, said in a statement, “I’ve stepped onto a lot of stages around the world in my career, but this one is going to be extra special. I’m so excited to be hosting the Golden Globes this year. This is that moment where I get to make my Filipino family proud. Mahal Kita (Google it)!"
“We are thrilled to have Jo host the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his infectious energy and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood’s award season. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for the stars in the room and a global audience,” said Golden Globes President Helen Hoehne. “We know Jo is bringing his A-game.”
Koy is the first host to take on the Globes role after Dick Clark Productions and holding companyEldridgepurchased the rights and assetsto the long-running awards show in June.
The 2022 Golden Globesdid not feature a host; its former broadcast partner NBC declined to air that year’s ceremony in response to the scandal. Other recent hosts includeTina Fey and Amy Poehler, whocohosted the Globes for the fourth timein 2021, andRicky Gervais, who also made his fourth hosting appearance at 2020’s ceremony.
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This year’s ceremony will featuretwo new categories: cinematic and box office achievement in motion pictures and best stand-up comedian on television.
Barbiereceived nine total nominations for the ceremony and leads among films in total nominations;Oppenheimerfollowed with eight, whileKillers of the FlowerMoonandPoor Thingsboth received seven nominations. On the television side,Succession’s final season received nine total nominations.
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards will air live on CBS Sunday, Jan. 7, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET, directly after anNFL on CBSSunday doubleheader. The show will also stream on Paramount+ and be available on the CBS app.
source: people.com
