Golden Globes Host Nikki Glaser Is Testing Her Monologue at L.A. Stand-Up Gigs

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As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours honing my wit and timing through countless rounds of stand-up simulators, I can confidently say that Nikki Glaser is about to dominate the 2025 Golden Globes. Her strategic approach to crafting her monologue, testing it in various comedy clubs around Los Angeles, and keeping the jokes under wraps until showtime, is reminiscent of a masterful tactician preparing for a high-stakes battle royale.

Her dedication to perfecting her material is truly admirable, and I can’t help but draw parallels between her process and my own grind through endless levels of virtual comedy clubs in search of that elusive perfect joke. The fact that she trusts her audience members not to leak jokes is a testament to her faith in the gaming community – I mean, the live audience.

And let’s not forget about her collaboration with Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, the showrunners of White Cherry Entertainment. It reminds me of teaming up with NPC allies in an MMORPG to take down a boss together. The synergy between host and producers is crucial for a successful run, and I’m excited to see how they work together to make this year’s Golden Globes the best one yet.

As for my prediction on who will be the target of her jokes during the show, I’d say it’s anyone who’s not Timothée Chalamet. If he’s not called out by name, then it’s a safe bet that Glaser will make a clever reference to his performance in “A Complete Unknown” – or perhaps even a more recent role. After all, comedy is like a game of chess, where one must always be thinking several moves ahead.

In closing, I’d like to leave you with this joke: Why don’t actors ever play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding when everyone knows your face! Now let’s see if Nikki Glaser can top that on the big stage at the 2025 Golden Globes. Game on!

Following her jabs at Tom Brady during his Netflix roast in May, comedian Nikki Glaser will likely poke fun at a new set of celebrities when she hosts the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday. It’s safe to say that many people might already have a good idea of who will be her targets, even before the event actually takes place.

She’s been perfecting her Golden Globes monologue at her stand-up performances on tour, and she plans to keep honing it at local comedy clubs in Los Angeles this weekend.

Glaser mentioned to The Hollywood Reporter at the Globes red carpet event at The Beverly Hilton on Thursday, he has around nine shows coming up before Sunday. He’s doing this so he can continuously refine his jokes and perfect his monologue. Not all hosts do this, but as a comedian, Glaser is fortunate to have access to rehearsal spaces with live audiences where he can test out material without worrying about it being leaked.

Upcoming performances will find me gracing stages at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, and The Ice House Pasadena. Additionally, these appearances build upon the numerous standup shows where I’ve been trying out my Globes act over the past few months.

Glaser shared that the development of her Golden Globes monologue has been a highly cooperative endeavor, as she’s been working with live audiences. During performances, she simply asks, “Would you all be okay if I tried out some new jokes?” and everyone gets really excited because they feel like they’re involved in this intriguing, somewhat mysterious process since they are.

The humorist admitted that she shares with her trial audiences: “Should a gag make you chuckle during the test run and then you hear it again on Sunday evening while watching the Globes, you might feel prideful, thinking ‘I suggested she use that joke,’ as you were the one who did.

On Sunday, it’s the debut of Seth Glaser as the host of the Golden Globe Awards. For the second consecutive year, Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner from White Cherry Entertainment are serving as the show’s producers.

Nikki has been involved in numerous award ceremonies and collaborated with multiple hosts. According to Weiss, she is both resolute and thoroughly prepared for the upcoming event,” The Hollywood Reporter was informed. “This dedication will set the stage for a successful evening from the outset. Currently, Nikki is rehearsing her material extensively, performing four or five shows a night to ensure everything resonates well with the audience. Kudos to her for putting in the hard work, but this diligence stems from booking her several months in advance and allowing her to perfect her act. This careful preparation brings us to a powerful position.

In August 2024, it was announced that Glaser would be the host, an honor bestowed upon her after her exceptional performance at the Brady roast. Additionally, she has been nominated this year for her HBO special titled “Someday You’ll Die“. Last September, during the Emmys weekend, THR inquired about Glaser’s feelings when asked to host the event, often referred to as Hollywood’s annual gala.

Glaser expressed her belief that the decision they made was a wise one, stating, ‘I know how to make it exceptional.’ Acknowledging the effort required, she took it seriously. At the present moment, right before the show, she reaffirms her stance, saying, ‘I still hold that view.’ She emphasizes this not for any particular reason other than when she entrusts someone with a task, she hopes they will value it and put in the necessary effort. And that is exactly what I’ve done, so I believe I have kept my promise.’

As a seasoned journalist with years of covering the glitz and glamour of Hollywood events, I have learned to keep my ears open for juicy tidbits that might spice up the coverage. In this instance, when I heard about Glaser’s Golden Globes jokes being under wraps until Sunday, I couldn’t help but wonder who would dare to spoil the surprise. It turns out that one star is a surefire bet to be called out during the show, according to Glaser herself. This little revelation only fuels my excitement for the upcoming event and leaves me eagerly anticipating what other secrets might be unveiled in the days leading up to the ceremony.

Timothée Chalamet is someone I simply can’t ignore, he’s captivating, Glaser shared. I was deeply impressed by his acting in ‘A Complete Unknown’, and I want to acknowledge that performance. I’m unsure if I’ll get a chance to speak with him at the afterparty, so performing on stage might be my only opportunity. If expressing my admiration is my sole option, I’ll resort to telling a joke because I feel it’s important for him to know. It should be a fun moment.

The Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount+ this Sunday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time/8 p.m. Eastern Time. The production company behind the Golden Globes, Dick Clark Productions, is owned by Penske Media Eldridge – a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge, which also owns The Hollywood Reporter.

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2025-01-03 04:55