Is Nikki Glaser about to get canceled?
The comedian has an extended historical past of pushing the envelope along with her edgy standup performances. However she worries she would possibly lastly take issues too far when she hosts the Golden Globes in January.
The Hollywood Reporter revealed this week that Nikki would be the emcee for Hollywood’s most irreverent award present.
The Globes gained’t happen till subsequent 12 months. However the host is already providing followers a glimpse of what’s in retailer.
Nikki Glaser Declares Golden Globes Gig
“I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globes,” Glaser wrote in a press release to the outlet.
“It’s one among my favourite nights of tv and now I get a entrance row seat (really, I believe I’ve to host from the stage).
“The Golden Globes is not only a huge night for TV and film but also for comedy. It’s one of the few times that show business not only allows but encourages itself to be lovingly mocked (at least I hope so),” she continued.
“(God I hope so.) It’s an thrilling, but difficult gig as a result of it’s stay, unpredictable and in entrance of Hollywood’s largest stars (who additionally may be getting wasted whereas seated subsequent to their latest exes).
Latest Globes hosts have generated extra controversy than laughs.
And whereas Nikki is clearly hoping to reverse that pattern, she additionally has no intention of enjoying it protected.
Nikki Glaser Says She May Get ‘Canceled’ For Globes Jokes
“Some of my favorite jokes of all time have come from past Golden Globes opening monologues when Tina [Fey], Amy [Poehler] or Ricky [Gervais] have said exactly what we all didn’t know we desperately needed to hear,” she mentioned in her assertion.
“I simply hope to proceed in that time-honored custom (which may additionally get me canceled).
“This is truly a dream job. Plus, I no longer have to feel guilty for every TV show and movie I’ve binged over the past year. It was all worth it. (Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Season Four will be nominated, right?)”
Sadly, the Beneath Deck franchise will most likely go un-nominated but once more.
However there’s nonetheless loads to be enthusiastic about, as one of many comedy world’s sharpest and most unpredictable skills prepares to roast Hollywood’s finest and brightest.
As her work on the latest Tom Brady roast reminded us, Nikki just isn’t a fan of holding again.
So whereas we hope she gained’t get canceled, we additionally hope she gained’t go too simple on her superstar viewers.
