Unraveling Jo Koy: A Closer Look at the Golden Globes Host

Golden Globes host Jo Koy stole the show with his eventful performance, making jokes about everything from Barbie and Oppenheimer to Taylor Swift and Robert De Niro. Here’s everything you need to know about the comedian and presenter.

The host's jokes were poorly received in the room and drew derision on social media. The situation worsened as he persistently attributed the failure of his one-liners to his writers.

So, who exactly is Jo Koy? Here is a concise biography that details his career and the comedy specials that ultimately led to him securing one of the most sought-after roles in showbiz.

Who is Jo Koy? Golden Globes host explained

Born Joseph Glen Herbert to an American father and Filipino mother in 1971, ‘Jo Koy’ is a stage name based on a nickname given to him by his family.

Koy was raised in Washington and then moved to Las Vegas, where he launched his comedy career in local coffeehouses. He eventually landed regular gigs at Catch a Rising Star in the MGM Grand, leading to opportunities in television. Jo Koy has made frequent appearances on clip shows such as World’s Funniest Fails and I Love the 70s, 80s, and 90s. He has also been a guest on talk shows including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Joy Behar Show, and Last Call With Carson Daly.

Stand-up and Netflix specials

Jo Koy delivered a memorable set during Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza!, and was soon starring in his own comedy specials, first for Comedy Central, then for Netflix.

List of Jo Koy comedy specials:

Don’t Make Him Angry (Comedy Central, 2009)

Lights Out (Comedy Central, 2012)

Live From Seattle (Netflix, 2017)

Comin’ in Hot (Netflix, 2019)

In His Elements (Netflix, 2020)

Live from the LA Forum (Netflix, 2022)

In 2018, Koy was awarded Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He has also found success in podcasting, hosting The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show and later The Koy Pond. According to his website, he has made over 140 appearances on Chelsea Handler's show Chelsea Lately and was in a relationship with her from 2021 to 2022.

Jo Koy's most recent foray into movies includes roles in films such as Easter Sunday and Haunted Mansion, as well as providing his voice for animated movies like The Monkey King and Leo. However, he is currently most recognized for his performance at the Golden Globes last night. For a list of the night's winners, please refer to the show's official announcements.

Editor's P/S

As a fan of Jo Koy, I was excited to see him host the Golden Globes. He is a talented comedian with a unique perspective on life. I was looking forward to seeing him bring his humor to the awards show stage. However, I was disappointed by his performance. His jokes fell flat and he seemed to be struggling to connect with the audience. It was also uncomfortable to watch him blame his writers for the failure of his jokes.

Despite his poor performance at the Golden Globes, I still believe that Jo Koy is a talented comedian. I have enjoyed his stand-up specials and I think he has a lot to offer. I hope that he will learn from this experience and come back stronger. I am still a fan of his work and I look forward to seeing what he does next.