Internet calls out Ken Jeong and Joel McHale for 'hypocrisy' as they poke fun at Jo Koy's Golden Globes gig

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ken Jeong and Joel McHale recently faced significant criticism for making jokes about comedian Jo Koy's Golden Globes hosting during the 75th International Emmy Awards.

This year's Emmys became a memorable event with certain moments capturing the attention of social media users.

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Ken Jeong and Joel McHale call out Jo Koy at Emmys

According to Deadline, Jeong and McHale, who reunited at the Emmy Awards to present the Outstanding Reality Competition award, took a jab at Koy's poorly received monologue at the recent Golden Globes.

Jeong kicked off the banter, stating, "Reality TV competitions are better than they’ve ever been. In fact, reality is the most noble of callings, even more than medicine and I should know." McHale quickly interjected, “You were thrown out of medicine,” He continued humorously, "OK, he killed a guy."

As reported by Deadline, Jeong responded, "You can’t say that! The instruments that almost killed that dude were the ones the nurses left in. The ones that saved his life, I left in. Besides, I only had the gig for 10 days at that point so give me a break.”

Deadline notes that this playful exchange was aimed at Koy, who struggled during his Golden Globes opening monologue. Koy attributed the performance issues to his writers and defended his jokes, saying, “I wrote some of these, and they’re the ones you’re laughing at.” He also pointed out, "I got the gig 10 days ago."

Koy is facing criticism not only from social media users but also from celebrities for his performance at the Golden Globes. His ex-girlfriend Chelsea Handler, who was hosting the Critics Choice Awards, recently called him out for his hosting duties.

Internet users call out Ken Jeong and Joel McHale

A user wrote, "So they couldn’t come up with their own material lmao. But he was criticized for doing exactly what their doing yet everyone’s laughing crazy the hypocrisy"

Another user wrote, "I’m sure Jo Koy is very thankful for the attention. Keeps him relevant. I didn’t even know who he was before all this award show business"

A user commented, "Slow post day, eh? These two were TERRIBLE. Jo Koy was awesome for only having gotten that gig -- 10 days before the live broadcast. #JoWasAwesome!! PS: I died laughing when said white folk literally stole 100% of EVERYTHING - in his Killers of the Flower Moons joke. Dude."

Another user commented, "Jo Koy is way funnier than either of those waffles."