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With a bit greater than two weeks remaining earlier than the occasion, comic Jo Koy has been chosen to host 81st annual Golden Globes.
The choice was introduced on the Globes website on Thursday morning.
Koy is a standup comic and actor who prior to now was a panelist on “Chelsea These days” and has additionally had comedy specials that aired on Comedy Central and Netflix.
“We’re thrilled to have Jo host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards and produce his infectious vitality and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood’s award season,” mentioned Helen Hoehne, Golden Globes president. “We will’t wait to see what he has in retailer for the celebs within the room and a worldwide viewers.”
“I’ve stepped onto a number of phases around the globe in my profession, however this one goes to be additional particular. I’m so excited to be internet hosting the Golden Globes this 12 months,” mentioned Koy. “That is that second the place I get to make my Filipino household proud. Mahal Kita (Google it)!”
Koy is thought to usually infuse his experiences as a Filipino-American into his work. His most up-to-date Netflix particular was final 12 months’s “Stay From The Los Angeles Discussion board.” Additionally final 12 months, he starred in Common’s “Easter Sunday,” a film that was primarily based on his personal life and comedy. Koy is presently within the midst of his “Humorous Is Humorous” world tour, and printed a memoir titled “Blended Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo” in 2021.
The late-in-the-game host choice comes after CNN previously reported that numerous different potential hosts, together with Chris Rock and Ali Wong, declined to tackle the gig.
Along with Rock and Wong, Will Arnett, Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman – who co-host the podcast “SmartLess” – turned down a joint supply to emcee the Globes, two sources conscious of the deal informed CNN final week.
The Golden Globes are set to air on Sunday, January 7 on CBS. “Barbie” leads the movie nominations with 9, whereas HBO’s “Succession” additionally scored a complete of 9 nods, main the pack in tv. (“Barbie” and “Succession” are produced by Warner Bros. Photos and HBO Max, respectively, that are owned by CNN’s mum or dad firm Warner Bros. Discovery.)
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CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister contributed to this story.