Nikki Glaser ‘set to return’ to host 2026 Golden Globes with ‘significant’ pay bump
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Nikki Glaser is set to return as Golden Globes host in 2026 and 2027 with a “significant” pay bump, according to reports.
The 40-year-old stand up comedian hosted the awards show this year for the first time and her performance was widely well received.
According to Deadline, Glaser was paid “a bit more than $400,000” to host this year’s event, and according to a source that fee is set to rise “significantly” next year.
The publication reports that Glaser signed a three-year deal last year.
Earlier this week, Glaser appeared on SiriusXM’s Howard Stern Show and revealed she hadn’t been paid as much for the hosting gig as a previous male host.
“I got paid pretty — I’m good with that,” she said without divulging an exact figure. “There was a past host who said how much he got paid in his monologue and I got less than that, but that’s OK. I’ll get more next year.”
Although Glaser didn’t specify which past host she made less than, it seems she was likely referring to 2023 host Jerrod Carmichael, who, during his opening monologue, revealed he was paid $500,000 for the gig.
Expressing her gratitude for the opportunity, Glaser added: “This first year, when you’re just trying to prove yourself, I honestly would’ve done it for free. It’s an insane platform to be on. It’s not about the money for me.”
The Someday You’ll Die stand-up was overwhelmingly lauded by viewers, who praised her for “annihilating” with her routine.
Even fellow comedian and late-night host Jon Stewart joined in on the virtual applause, tweeting: “Nikki Glaser is very very good at this.”
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The awards show’s producers also seemed impressed with her performance, telling Variety at the time that they are definitely interested in inviting her back to host next year’s ceremony.
“We absolutely had a great experience with her,” executive producer Glenn Weiss said, “and think that she would be great at this in the long term.”
While Glaser was one of the major hits of the evening, there was one joke that didn’t land with the audience or viewers.
After making several safe jokes in her opening set about the nominees, Glaser found space for a quip about the scandal involving rapper and music mogul Diddy, which she addressed to Dune star Zendaya.
“Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune,” she said, adding: “Oh my God, I woke up for all of your scenes. You were so good… and Challengers, girl? Oh my God! That movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card. I mean, seriously.”She continued: “I’m sorry – I’m upset too. The afterparty is not going to be as good this year, but we have to move on. I know a Stanley Tucci freak-off doesn’t have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil.”
The crowd of A-listers in the room groaned at the mention of Diddy, and the joke was branded “gross” and “crazy” by some on social media.
