Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die. Courtesy of HBO.
Nikki Glaser is out to continue her killer run she's been on in 2024! The stand-up comedian, fresh off her knockout & raving performance at The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix & her now Emmy-Award nominated comedy special on HBO, Someday You'll Die, has been tapped to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes on CBS January 5th, 2025.
This news follows last year's announcement of previous Golden Globes host Jo Koy's late December gig acceptance, who in contrast to Glaser has from now until January to prepare for the challenging hosting gig. With her now hosting, it only creates more anticipation to hear who will host the next Academy Awards after both Jimmy Kimmel & John Mulaney turned down the gig.
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Nikki Glaser on her excitement to host this year's Golden Globes.
“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),” said Glaser. “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 joins the continually growing list of fellow stand-ups & acclaimed comedians who have hosted the awards ceremony in years past including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler & Ricky Gervais, who she said in a statement hopes to continue the time honored tradition of memorable opening monologues.
She says, “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 Dick Clark Productions and Penske Media adds, “Nikki Glaser brings a fresh and unmatched candor 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.”
“The Golden Globes has a rich history as a night for entertaining, provocative humor,” says 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.”
“Nikki Glaser is a comedic powerhouse whose daring and unfiltered humor is the perfect match for the Golden Globes,” said 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.”
When are the 82nd Annual Golden Globes?
The 2025 Golden Globes ceremony airs on Sunday, January 5, 2025 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS and will be streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).
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