Jo Koy made headlines over a week ago as a result of his gig as host of the 2024 Golden Globes. After opening the show with a monologue that was widely viewed as being lackluster, Koy was quickly roasted by commentators across social media. The comedian continues to take some flak from some over the jokes he told amid the telecast. Despite that, there are some who’ve come to his defense in the aftermath. The latest to do so is fellow comedian and awards show host Seth Meyers. The veteran comic specifically weighed in on why he thinks “the deck was stacked against” Koy when he took on the job.
Seth Meyers is more than familiar with the ins and outs of hosting a high-profile awards show. He’s hosted multiple Golden Globes ceremonies over the years and also took on those same duties at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2014. The Late Night host was present for the 75th edition of that latter production just last night, where he was asked about Jo Koy and the backlash he’s faced. Meyers opined that his comedic peer had a tough task to perform and that it was particularly challenging because of a key element Koy lacks:
