Watch out, Golden Globe nominees: Nikki Glaser is hosting next year.
The popular comedian and scathing celebrity roaster will host the 82nd annual Golden Globes in January.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globes,” Glaser wrote in a statement. “It’s one of my favorite nights of television and now I get a front row seat (actually, I think I have to host from the stage). The Golden Globes is not only a huge night for TV and film, but also for comedy. It’s one of the few times that show business not only allows, but encourages itself to be lovingly mocked (at least I hope so). (God I hope so). It’s an exciting, yet challenging gig because it’s live, unpredictable, and in front of Hollywood’s biggest stars (who also might be getting wasted while seated next to their recent exes).”
Glaser continued, “Some 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’t know we desperately needed to hear. I just hope to continue in that time honored tradition (that might also get me canceled). This is truly a dream job. Plus, I no longer have to feel guilty for every TV show and movie I’ve binged over the past year. It was all worth it. (Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Season Four will be nominated, right?).”
“Nikki Glaser brings a fresh and unmatched candor to her comedy and to the Golden Globes,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, of Dick Clark Productions and Penske Media Corporation. “Her unapologetic style made her an obvious and compelling choice as host for this year’s event. We’re hopeful this could be the first of many Golden Globes that Nikki will surprise and delight our CBS audience, as well as our audiences around the globe.”
The 40-year-old Glazer seems like a savvy choice for the awards show. Glazer has proved to be a whip-smart comedian across several stand-up specials (including earning an Emmy nomination for HBO’s Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die this year), and was widely considered the best performer at Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady in May. Glazer’s killer instincts should also help bring a sense of risky unpredictability to the show, which has been accused of playing it safe since Gervais stopped hosting after 2020.
“Nikki Glaser is a comedic powerhouse whose daring and unfiltered humor is the perfect match for the Golden Globes,” sad Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “She is sure to bring a unique energy and spontaneity to the show that will keep the audience entertained all night.”
“The Golden Globes has a rich history as a night for entertaining, provocative humor,” added George Cheeks, Office of the CEO, Paramount Global, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS. “Nikki Glaser is a comedic force whose funny, bold and irreverent comedy will continue that legacy and further establish this special as a can’t miss event on CBS.”
More to come.
