Jo Koy finds support from fellow comedian Steve Martin after facing criticism for his hosting role at the 2024 Golden Globes.
Steve Martin, a hosting legend himself, took to Threads to commend Jo Koy, acknowledging the challenges of hosting live awards shows and expressing respect for anyone who takes on that role.
Martin, who hosted the Academy Awards three times, shared that hosting is a tough job and not for the faint-hearted.
Despite reviews labeling Jo Koy as "woefully unqualified" and the show as a "near-total disaster," Martin praised Koy for tackling one of the toughest gigs in show business.
He humorously mentioned still throwing up from his last hosting experience in 2010, concluding with congratulations to Jo Koy and highlighting the experience as material for his stand-up.
During the Golden Globe Awards, one of Jo Koy's jokes seemed to displease Taylor Swift, who was seated in the audience.
Koy made a reference to Swift attending numerous NFL games in support of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, stating, "The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? At the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift."
The joke received little laughter and applause, with Swift shown taking a sip of her drink without a noticeable reaction.
Despite the mixed response, Koy swiftly shifted focus, and the incident sparked a conversation about the challenges of hosting live events and the varied audience reactions.
