Nikki Glaser has pledged to not inform predictable jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio on the Golden Globe Awards.
Nikki Glaser will host the Golden Globes once more
The 41-year-old comedian is returning to host the ceremony for the second yr in a row and whereas the 51-year-old actor – who’s among the many Greatest Efficiency by a Main Actor in a Musical or Comedy nominees for his film One Battle After One other – might be a goal for her gags, she will not be following the development to poke enjoyable at his desire for courting a lot youthful ladies.
She instructed Individuals journal: “There’s heaps to joke about this yr — and the star energy within the room goes to be larger than ever. I imply, it is larger than final yr.
“I type of must hold wrapping my head across the type of individuals which might be going to be current on this room.
“I imply, Leo’s vape pen goes to be there. So excited to see that.
“There’s going to be some large, large hitters within the room, and there is podcasts this yr, which can also be going to be a hilarious factor to joke about.
“I do not assume I will go along with the Leo jokes we have heard 25 instances. I believe we have all heard that — that is been achieved sufficient.
“My objective is at all times to attempt to not do what’s anticipated or attempt to problem myself to not say the factor that persons are going to anticipate and take a look at one thing else.”
Nikki admitted discovering one thing to joke about away from the Titanic star’s love life might be a “problem”.
She added: “That is going to be the problem this yr, is simply discovering anything about him that’s proper for mockery, however not mockery.
“Additionally, he is a legend and was unimaginable in One Battle [After Another].”
Nikki believes individuals can “inform” if she is being insincere in her compliments throughout her internet hosting.
She stated: “In order that’s additionally the opposite factor — so long as I actually like these individuals and respect what they do, I can get away with saying one thing damaging.
“[They can tell if I’m] mendacity and being like, ‘I am such a fan!’ After which I say one thing a little bit bit vital.
“However once I’m actually a fan, which I’m of so many of those individuals, that is once I can go a bit more durable, as a result of it actually does come from a spot of affection and understanding that I am nothing in comparison with you.”
The Golden Globe Awards happen on 11 January, 2026.
