Nikki Glaser to host the Golden Globes

Roast queen pays tribute to predecessors including Ricky Gervais

Nikki Glaser is to host the next Golden Globes awards it was announced today.

The comedian will take the reins of the 82nd ceremony, which will be broadcast in the US on Sunday, January 5, making it the first major award show of the season.

Glaser, who was the standout performer on The Roast Of Tom Brady earlier this year, said: ‘I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globes. 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 showbusiness 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.’

Paying tribute to previous hosts Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and Amy Schumer, she added: '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?’

Jay Penske, chairman and CEO of programme-makers Dick Clark Productions said: 'Nikki Glaser brings a fresh and unmatched candour to her comedy and to the Golden Globes. 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.’

And George Cheeks from the CBS network, added: '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.’

Here's Glaser at some previous roasts:

@betches Get her on every roast ever. #nikkiglaser #comedyroasts #tombradyroast #tombrady ♬ original sound - Betches

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Published: 28 Aug 2024