'I’m so excited': Comedian Jo Koy named Golden Globes host this year, says it 'is going to be extra special'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Golden Globes have announced their host for this year on Thursday, December 21. Comedian Jo Koy has been named as the person to take the prestigious role in the awards show's 81st ceremony which is set to air on CBS on January 7, Vanity Fair reports. 

In a statement, the 52-year-old said, "I’ve stepped onto a lot of stages around the world in my career, but this one is going to be extra special. I’m so excited to be hosting the Golden Globes this year. This is that moment where I get to make my Filipino family proud. Mahal Kita (Google it)!"

Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne says 'Jo Koy is bringing his A-game'

“We are thrilled to have Jo host the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his infectious energy and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood’s award season. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for the stars in the room and a global audience,” said Golden Globes President Helen Hoehne, adding “We know Jo is bringing his A-game.”

Koy is the first host to take on the Globes role after Dick Clark Productions and holding company Eldridge purchased the rights and assets to the long-running awards show in June.

Who hosted last year's ceremony?

The Golden Globes were previously run by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association which was founded in 1943 and faced a number of high-profile controversies related to its handling of the show in recent years. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael hosted last year's ceremony and brought the HFPA's diversity scandal to attention during his monologue.

The 2022 Golden Globes did not feature a host and its former broadcast partner NBC declined to air that year's ceremony in response to the scandal. Other recent hosts include Tina Fey and Amy Poehler,l who cohosted the Globes for the fourth time in 2021, and Ricky Gervais who also made his fourth hosting appearance at 2020's ceremony.

This year's ceremony will feature two new categories

This year's ceremony will feature two new categories, cinematic and box office achievement in motion pictures and best stand-up comedian on television.

'Barbie' received nine nominations for the ceremony and leads among films in total nominations; 'Oppenheimer' followed with eight, while 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Poor Things' both received seven nominations. On the television side, 'Succession's final season received nine nominations.

The 2024 Golden Globe Awards will air live on CBS Sunday, January 7, from 8 to 11 pm, directly after an NFL on CBS Sunday doubleheader. The show will also stream on Paramount+ and be available on the CBS app.