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Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes Opener Targets CBS News and Epstein Files

Her second straight hosting turn used roast comedy to press on recent CBS editorial turmoil.

Overview

  • Glaser returned to host the 83rd Golden Globes on Jan. 11 at the Beverly Hilton, opening with a brisk roast that set the night’s tone.
  • She mocked CBS News—despite the show airing on CBS—calling it “America’s newest place to see BS News” and handing it a mock “most editing” award, a nod to recent 60 Minutes controversy under Bari Weiss.
  • Referencing the heavily redacted Jeffrey Epstein materials, she joked that the Justice Department deserved “best editing” and quipped about A‑listers being on a redacted list.
  • Her monologue ranged from a Warner Bros. “auction” gag to celebrity jabs, including Leonardo DiCaprio’s age‑gap dating, George Clooney’s Nespresso ads, The Rock and Kevin Hart, The White Lotus, and the length of Wicked.
  • Coverage highlighted strong laughs in the room and widespread online praise, and there was no immediate on‑air response from CBS to the jibes.