Ricky Gervais, despite not hosting this year’s Golden Globes, shared some jokes he would have used, targeting Diddy, Justin Timberlake, and even the Vatican. He posted on X, “Sat in the bath wondering about what I would say if I were hosting The Golden Globes on Sunday. It’s been a pretty good year for material.” His proposed jokes included a jab at celebrities visiting the Vatican, a quip about Justin Timberlake’s DUI, and a humorous take on Kevin Hart’s experience at a Diddy party.
This year’s host, Nikki Glaser, has stated she won’t be aiming for the same level of offensiveness. Glaser commented, “I’ve made a point not to [offend anyone], and that’s not to disappoint anyone who’s hoping I’m going to pull a Ricky Gervais. I’m not Ricky Gervais. This isn’t my last Golden Globes, this is my first one. He really went hard on his last one. He was ready to burn some bridges [because] it didn’t matter anymore.”
Leading the Golden Globe nominations is Emilia Pérez, with ten nominations across various categories, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director. The Brutalist follows closely with seven nominations, and Conclave with six. On the television side, *The Bear* received five nominations, with *Shōgun* and *Only Murders in the Building* each receiving four. The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will air on January 5th.
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