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Nikki Glaser Returns to Host Golden Globes, Says Monologue Demands a Delicate Touch

She describes calibrating jokes to entertain viewers without ruining anyone's night.

Overview

  • Glaser confirmed she will host the Golden Globes for a second year after becoming the first woman to host the show solo last year.
  • She called crafting the monologue one of the most difficult jobs she has ever done.
  • This year she has not contacted celebrities to pre-clear jokes, noting she did reach out to some last year and may take a different approach.
  • She has been testing material in Los Angeles clubs and says jokes about Julia Roberts rarely land, prompting extra fine-tuning.
  • The Golden Globes broadcast is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11 on CBS and Paramount+.