'Superb host': Internet praises Simu Liu as host of People's Choice Awards after he pokes fun at Jo Koy's Golden Globes performance

Simu Liu steals the show as host of People's Choice Awards, kicking off night with humor and poking fun at Jo Koy's Golden Globes monologue
PUBLISHED FEB 19, 2024
In the opening minutes of the show, Liu poked gentle fun at Koy's poorly reviewed hosting stint at Golden Globes (Getty Images)
In the opening minutes of the show, Liu poked gentle fun at Koy's poorly reviewed hosting stint at Golden Globes (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Comedian and actor Simu Liu delighted audiences as host of the 2024 People's Choice Awards on Sunday evening, February 18. In the opening minutes of the show, Liu poked gentle fun at Jo Koy's poorly reviewed hosting stint at last month's Golden Globes.

The 'Shang-Chi' and 'Barbie' star aimed to bring wit and laugh-out-loud moments without resorting to mean jokes. And based on the consistent laughter that greeted his monologue, Liu succeeded in blending humor and heart as he guided viewers through the fan-voted awards extravaganza, as per HuffPost.

With praise pouring in across the internet, Liu once again showcased the versatility and appeal that has made him a rapidly rising force in Hollywood.



 

Simu Liu playfully poked fun at Jo Koy's performance at Golden Globes

In his opening monologue, Liu playfully poked fun at Koy's widely panned hosting performance at last month's Golden Globe Awards. "I'm Simu Liu and I'll be your host this evening," Liu said to loud applause from the audience. "An Asian hosting a major awards show, what could possibly go wrong?"

The quip was a reference to Koy, who made offensive remarks about women and struggled through unfunny jokes during his hosting gig at the Globes in January. Koy had blamed his writers for the weak material, saying "Some I wrote, some other people wrote. I wrote some of these and those are the ones you're laughing at."

Comedian Jo Koy speaks about his upcoming movie
Simu Liu playfully poked fun at Jo Koy's widely panned hosting performance at Golden Globe Awards. (Getty Images)

By contrast, Liu earned consistent laughs from the People's Choice Awards crowd. The 34-year-old star had promised the show would have a 'celebratory' spirit but said he wouldn't shy away from cracking wise.

"It's meant to feel positive," Liu told Variety last week. "That isn't to say that we'll never make a joke that doesn't make fun of someone. But we're not really out there to take anyone down or to make the most offensive joke that we possibly can. It's really about making people laugh."

Throughout the evening, Liu charmed the star-studded crowd with his easy confidence, witty jokes, and infectious enthusiasm. He moved smoothly between categories, interacted effortlessly with presenters and winners, and kept the show clipping along at a brisk, entertaining pace.

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Simu Liu charmed the star-studded crowd with his easy confidence, witty jokes, and infectious enthusiasm. (Getty Images)

Internet erupts with praise for Simu Liu's hosting prowess 

The internet erupted with praise for Liu's hosting prowess following the People's Choice Awards. Comments flooded social media platforms, with one YouTube user declaring, "He’s amazing!" Another echoed the sentiment, applauding Liu with, "Well done Simu!"

A third user chimed in, affirming, "Very good!" while someone else hailed him as a "Superb host!" A fifth user expressed, "Congratulations Simu! Great job Hollywood supporting AAPI."

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