Comedian Sarah Silverman has lauded Nikki Glaser's performance as host of the 2026 Golden Globes, calling it brilliant despite some onstage tension. Silverman shared her enthusiasm during an interview at LAX, highlighting Glaser's ability to raise the bar for awards show hosting. The ceremony, Glaser's second as host, featured notable moments including shout-outs to emerging TV stars.
The 2026 Golden Globes aired live on CBS from the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday night, with comedian Nikki Glaser returning as host for her second consecutive year. The event showcased a mix of awards, banter, and promotional segments, but drew particular praise from fellow comedian Sarah Silverman for Glaser's hosting prowess.
Silverman, encountered by TMZ at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, was effusive in her compliments. "She straight-up killed it as host," Silverman said, emphasizing that Glaser had "seriously raised the bar." Despite reports of Leonardo DiCaprio muttering insults during Glaser's roast, Silverman dismissed any debate, insisting the performance was outstanding. When asked if Glaser crossed lines in targeting certain attendees, Silverman offered strong support, and speculated on a potential return next year. She also weighed in on politics in hosting, delivering a pointed remark: "F*** ICE, right?"
Glaser herself shone in several moments during the broadcast. She gave a heartfelt shout-out to stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams from the HBO Max series "Heated Rivalry," noting, "Listen, I don't want to get too serious, but stories like these don't always get told. I hope the success of 'Heated Rivalry' proves that American audiences are ready for more shows about hockey." Storrie and Williams, playing rival hockey players who become lovers in the show, made their first joint U.S. TV appearance, presenting the Best Supporting Female Actor in a TV Series award to Erin Doherty for "Adolescence." Their onstage banter included light-hearted nods to the show's fanbase: "Hi, moms! Hi, daughters!"
Reviews of the ceremony highlighted Glaser's daring jabs, such as her critique of CBS News editing amid controversies, delivered directly on the network. Other highlights included comedic presentations by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, and a fun cameo by Fran Drescher referencing "The Nanny." While some moments, like intrusive betting graphics, drew criticism, Glaser's hosting was a consistent bright spot, earning acclaim from peers like Silverman.
