Comedian and Actor Jo Koy To Host 81st Golden Globe Awards

Today, the Golden Globes announced that stand-up comedian and actor Jo Koy will host the 81^st Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Koy will host the show for the first time and marks his first ever hosting of a major awards show. 

“We are thrilled to have Jo host the 81^st Annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his infectious energy and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood’s award season. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for the stars in the room and a global audience,” said Helen Hoehne, Golden Globes President. “We know Jo is bringing his A-game.”  

“I’ve stepped onto a lot of stages around the world in my career, but this one is going to be extra special. I’m so excited to be hosting the Golden Globes this year,” said Koy. “This is that moment where I get to make my Filipino family proud. Mahal Kita (Google it)!”

“Jo’s genuine brand of comedy is sure to entertain our honorees in the room at the Beverly Hilton and viewers at home. We are excited to work with him to make this year’s show laugh-out-loud from beginning to end,” said executive producing showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner.

Koy’s recent “Funny Is Funny World Tour” broke sales records and he has released five highly-rated stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix, including his most recent Netflix special, Live From The Los Angeles Forum. 

Koy starred in the Universal Pictures film Easter Sunday, based on his own experiences and stand-up comedy. He has also appeared in Disney’s Haunted Mansion and voiced the character Bendo in Netflix’s animated film Monkey King. He’ll next be voicing the character of The Monkey King in the animated feature film, Tiger’s Apprentice premiering on Paramount+ February 2, 2024. Additionally, Koy released his first autobiography, “Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo,” in 2021 with Harper Collins Publishers to rave reviews.

The Golden Globes recently added two new categories to their awards, Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Last year, after taking a year off over multiple controversies and the impact of COVID, the Golden Globes returned with comedian Jerrod Carmichael (Poor Things) as host to its lowest ratings ever. See full list of this year’s nominations for motion picture and television.

Multi-Emmy Award-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will serve as executive-producing showrunners for the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, with Weiss also set to direct. Barry Adelman and Helen Hoehne are also executive producers. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globe Awards, which has been viewed in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.