Steve Martin Defends Jo Koy Amid Golden Globes Web hosting Gig Criticism

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Steve Martin presented some variety words for Jo Koy following the divided reaction to comedian’s jokes for the duration of the 2024 Golden Globes. 

“I tip my hat to any person who ways out on phase to host a dwell awards show,” the 78-yr-previous wrote on Threads Jan. 9. “It is really a really tricky task and not for the squeamish. I know due to the fact I’m even now throwing up from the last time I did it in 2010.”

Steve, who very last took the stage together with Alec Baldwin at the 82nd Academy Awards 14 several years in the past, experienced a softer approach than others about his views on the stand-up comedian’s program. 

“So, Congratulations to Jo Koy,” he ongoing, “who took on the hardest gig in demonstrate enterprise, hit, skipped, was light-weight on his toes, and now has 20 minutes of new content for his stand up!”

And the Only Murders in the Developing star, who was nominated for best tv male actor in a musical/comedy series but skipped out on the ceremony, was not the only person to defend Jo.