Emmy Awards host Anthony Anderson has spoken out about Joy Koy's widely criticized performance at the Golden Globes.
In an interview with FOX News Digital, the 53-year-old comedian shared his thoughts on the criticism Coy received after hosting the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7. Following the backlash Coy received, Kevin Hart and Michael Che have warned their colleagues against the comedian hosting future awards shows.
“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion,” Anderson said in an exclusive press preview of the 75th Emmy Awards. “There will be criticism.”
Emmy Awards host Anthony Anderson (left) has spoken out against criticism of Jo Koy's hosting style at the Golden Globes. (Getty)
He continued, “Even if you do great things or bad things. You can't satisfy everyone.”
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“But it's a job that has to be done, and it's the job best suited to get it done,” Anderson added. “The Academy, the Emmys, the Oscars, the Golden Globes choose the person they think is the best person to do the job. And that's what we do.”
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In an interview with Sky News published on Friday, Hart, 44, declared he would never host the Academy Awards.
“Whatever little hope you had, I want to dash it right now,” the “Lift” star told the outlet.
“A show like that is not a good show for comics,” he added. “There's no chance for an Oscar or a Globe or anything else. It's not a good environment for comedy anymore.”
Hart has previously hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and BET Awards.
Kevin Hart has declared that he will never host the Academy Awards. (Mike Coppola)
In 2019, the comedian was scheduled to host the Oscars for the first time, but he caused controversy when old homophobic tweets surfaced. At the time, Hart revealed on Instagram that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had demanded that the host be replaced if he did not apologize.
Mr Hart said he had “chosen to forgo an apology” and had “addressed” his past comments several times. Additionally, he said he believes he has grown and changed as a person and that he is “in a completely different place in life.”
Within hours, Hart announced he was stepping down from hosting the show and apologized to the LGBTQ community for his “past insensitive comments.”
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In an interview with Sky News, Mr Hart praised comedians for their success in hosting awards shows, but claimed the job was easier for comedians who already had connections in the industry.
“Shout out to the guys who cracked the code early on and did it right, you know, girls like the Chris Rocks of the world, the Billy Crystals of the world, the Tina Feys, the Amy Poehlers. .Ricky Gervais,'' Hart said.
“A lot of people understand that if you don't have an industry comic, a comic that depicts all kinds of relationships, the room is very cold,” he added. It's not a gig like it used to be. There's too much pressure on comic ideas and what's a joke and what's not. That's why it's so difficult. ”
Michael Che (right), who co-hosted the Oscars with Colin Jost in 2018, recently posted that comedians should boycott hosting the ceremony. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Choi expressed similar sentiments in an Instagram post she shared on January 8, which has since been deleted. In 2018, Che and “Saturday Night Live Weekend Update” co-host Colin Jost hosted the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“Comedians should boycott hosting awards shows,” the “SNL” star wrote, according to the New York Post. “For one thing, it is [sic] It's very difficult to make movie stars laugh. They are too self-conscious to have a good time. ”
He continued, “Secondly, they don't even want to laugh. They're busy thinking about their careers and their speeches and their 'cause'… They want to be made fun of. But that's not really the case. Actually, I just want the trophy. And I want a nice photo.”
“What I'm saying is it's not fun for anyone,” Choi added. “Trust me, I know everyone. We all hate it.”
Anthony Anderson said he was honored to host the Emmy Awards. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
However, Anderson told FOX News Digital that he is excited to host the Emmy Awards. “Being the host of the 75th Emmy Awards is a really big deal for me,” he said.
“This is my only chance to win an Emmy, because I'm 0 out of 13,” he joked, referring to his past nominations. “But no, today is a special day.”
Anderson continued, “As we celebrate history and the 75th Emmy Awards, we honor the shows and creators who not only shaped my career, but shaped and changed the television landscape and the way we view it today. represents its organizer.”
On Thursday, Emmy Executive Producers announced that the ceremony will feature cast reunions and reenactments of classic moments from more than a dozen beloved shows in television history.
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Series such as “All in the Family,” “Grey's Anatomy,” “Game of Thrones” and “Martin” will receive special treatment at a ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. As a result, many productions received set direction. “Cheers” bar. The awards ceremony honors decades of television history, from the 1950s to the present day.
“It's very special,” Anderson told FOX News Digital. “I salute the show for creating an environment where actors like me can appear and do what we want to do.”
He continued, “Growing up and being a fan of these shows, and watching these shows as a kid, and as a young actor, you know that one day I'm going to do something like that on that stage or on that screen. It’s what you think and what you want.”
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“And now I stand on stage, standing alongside all the pioneers that came before me,” Anderson added. “Some people I've been lucky enough to work with, some people I've been lucky enough to be friends with, some people I've been lucky enough to respect. That's what excites me. That’s what we do.”
From left: Executive producers Jeanae Rozan-Cray, Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon share what viewers can expect from Monday's awards show. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
In an interview with FOX News Digital at the press preview, Emmy Executive Producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeanae Rosen-Cray of Jesse Collins Entertainment said viewers will be able to enjoy the award ceremony and TV tributes. We told you what to expect.
“It's going to be a great night,” Collins said. “Anthony is the perfect host to take us on this journey. And that's what's going to happen. We're excited about the reunion, the combination of hosts, the music, and really, all these shows. I'm just trying to capture the emotion that it creates in all of us TV fans, and I think that's the emotional drive of the show.”
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Roseann-Clay teased that the show will be an homage to the classic 1950s comedy series “I Love Lucy,” and that one of the show's most memorable scenes will be recreated.
“'I Love Lucy' is one of the most iconic TV shows of our time. And there are so many scenes, you're just sitting in your room laughing and trying to decide which ones to choose.” she said.
Roseann-Clay continued: “We arrived at the chocolate scene that everyone knows and loves, and we found two really great actresses to play the roles of Lucy and Ethel. And I'm really looking forward to everyone seeing it.” See who wins Monday night. ”
“I think one of the big things we wanted to do is make sure this show is a celebration of the 75th anniversary across the board,” Harmon told FOX News Digital. “We hope that reenactments of reunions like this really bring nostalgia to the stage.”
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She continued, “'Cheers' is a really good example. I think when the set and cast come together, it's going to remind people how excited they were when they had to sit down and watch the show every time.” So we hope to bring that same feeling to our stage that you all felt when you watched it on TV. ”
The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on Monday at 8pm ET/5pm PT on FOX.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
