2025 Golden Globes Host Nikki Glaser Says Jo Koy Was a “Little Naïve” During His Gig

Nikki Glaser has some constructive feedback for Jo Koy. 

As the comedian prepares to host the 2025 Golden Globes, set to air live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills Jan. 5, she reflected on what the previous emcee taught her through his controversial monologue at last year’s affair. 

“It taught me the importance of contextualizing yourself to the room as a comedian,” the 40-year-old told Variety in an interview published Jan. 3. “Comedians, we would love to be thought of in the same light as these A-listers, but we just aren’t.”

And while Glaser has had quite the year herself—blowing up following her set at the 2024 roast of Tom Brady—don’t expect her to be hurling playful insults at the likes of Taylor Swift as Koy did in his monologue. (Not only was it digested by the audience as one of Koy’s major faux pas, Glaser is also a huge Swiftie.)

Still, the Someday You’ll Die comedian has nothing but respect for Koy’s attempt, even sharing that he might have fared better in front of the right crowd.