Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Stirs Social Media with Harry and Meghan Jokes

The hosting debut of Jo Koy at the 2024 Golden Globes proved to be memorable, as his biting humor aimed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set off a storm on social media. Although the royal couple were not in attendance at the ceremony, they became the butt of Koy's jokes, which quickly became a hot topic online.

Bold Remarks Ignite Social Media

Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy, though relatively new to some, grabbed the spotlight when he confidently veered his comedic jabs towards famous personalities. His 'savage' jibes touched on a range of subjects, from poking fun at major films to quipping about celebrities. Yet, it was his audacious comments about Harry and Meghan that caught fire on social media.

Koy, 52, entertained the audience throughout the night, commenting on everything from the TV series Succession to the royals. One of his notable remarks about the British royal family conflated the drama in the TV show Succession with that of the actual monarchy, leading to a quip about Prince Harry seeking financial help from Imelda Staunton, who plays the Queen in The Crown.

'That one wasn’t mine!', Koy quickly noted, distancing himself from the joke about asking the Queen for money. His humor didn't stop there, as he also took a dig at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's lucrative deals, including their Netflix documentary, suggesting they got paid millions for doing very little.

Audience Reaction Mixed

Opinions were divided over Koy's jokes about the royal couple. Some social media users felt Harry and Meghan were 'humiliated' by the remarks, while others observed that his jests were met with laughter in the auditorium. There were also those who pointed out a lack of response, indicating that not all jokes landed as intended.

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