Get the latest gossip

Michael Che defends Jo Koy after Golden Globes, says comics should boycott hosting

Jo Koy’s trailblazing turn at hosting the 2024 Golden Globes may have hit a sour note for audience members and many of his critics, but Michael Che is standing up to support his comedic colle…

The “Saturday Night Live” head writer reacted on social media Monday to the blowback Koy experienced after Sunday’s ceremony. Che, a stand-up comedy veteran and longtime “Weekend Update” co-anchor, suggested comics should take a stand against hosting gigs. Koy’s crack about the NFL’s infatuation with Taylor Swift also caused ire amongst her loyal fanbase after the pop superstar was caught on camera glaring at him expressionless from her table in the audience.

Get the Android app