Jerrod Carmichael to Host the 2023 Golden Globe Awards After the Show’s 1-Year Hiatus
08.12.2022 - 23:39
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The Globes are back! Jerrod Carmichael is set to host the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.
“His comedic talents have entertained and thrilled audiences while providing thought-provoking moments that are so important in the times we live. Jerrod is the special kind of talent this show calls for to kick off the awards season,” Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Helen Hoehne said of Carmichael, 35, in a statement on Thursday, December 8.
Globes executive producer Jesse Collins added: “Jerrod is a phenomenal talent with a fresh perspective and excellent comedic style. We’re all thrilled to have him host this year’s show.”
The Carmichael Show star’s hosting gig marks the awards show’s return to television after its January cancellation amid criticism for a lack of racial diversity in the HFPA.
“We continue to believe that the HFPA is committed to meaningful reform,” NBC said in a statement at the time. “However, change of this magnitude takes time and work, and we feel strongly that the HFPA needs time to do it right. As such, NBC will not air the 2022 Golden Globes. Assuming the organization executes on its plan, we are hopeful we will be in a position to air the show in January 2023.”
Winners of the 2022 Golden Globes were announced at a private, non-televised ceremony in January. The HFPA announced its plan to make a change in May.
“Because we understand the urgency and issue of transparency, we will be continuously updating the members and the public as we move forward in making our organization more inclusive and diverse,” the organization’s statement read. “We understand that the hard work starts now and we remain dedicated to becoming a better organization and an example of diversity, transparency and accountability in
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