On Sunday night, Jo Koy was the talk of the town (and the internet), but not for the reasons anyone would like to be. When the standup comedian hosted the Golden Globes, he was instantly roasted by viewers watching the awards at home and given the cold shoulder by his A-list audience, including the likes of Taylor Swift, who went viral for being visibly unamused by a joke pointed at her. Four days later, on Friday night, Koy resumed his comedy tour in St. Louis, Missouri, and he was welcomed with a standing ovation before he talked candidly about his hosting experience.
Following Jo Koy helping give out statuettes to the 2024 Golden Globes winners, he returned to an audience of fans at the Stifel Theatre. Per Variety, here’s how he reacted to the big rounds of applause he was greeted with at the Friday edition of his “Jo Koy World Tour”:
