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During Jelly Roll’s return as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he peppered his opening monologue with jabs at Donald Trump—mocking his flag-waving, referencing a DC IndyCar race, and joking about the president’s weight—complete with a montage of past Trump remarks; this marks his second guest-host stint while Kimmel is on hiatus.
Conan O’Brien opened the 98th Oscars with a witty, politics-light monologue that touched on backlash from opera and ballet communities, teased contemporary cultural debates, and celebrated global cinema as he returned to host after last year’s successful edition.
Harry Styles unexpectedly interrupts Ryan Gosling's SNL opening monologue, popping up from the front row with cast members dressed as aliens and later joining the bit as they perform, including a rendition of Styles's Sign of the Times before Gosling segues into I'm Just Ken from Barbie; Styles is set to host and perform as musical guest next week.
Harry Styles unexpectedly crashed Ryan Gosling’s SNL opening monologue, taking notes and overshadowing the host while promoting Project Hail Mary; the moment included split-screen antics, cast banter, and even aliens on stage, underscoring Styles’ surprise guest status.
Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the 2026 Golden Globes, delivering sharp quips about Julia Roberts and other A-listers, ribbing CBS and current events, testing material at LA clubs, and closing with a playful musical moment.
Jimmy Kimmel's opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards addressed various industry topics, including the Hollywood strikes, Oscar-nominated films, and notable figures like Robert Downey Jr. and Greta Gerwig. Kimmel also showed support for below-the-line workers and acknowledged the challenges faced by the entertainment industry.
David Tennant recruited Michael Sheen and other celebrity friends for his opening monologue at the BAFTAs, re-enacting scenes from their pandemic show "Staged" and joking about the evening's proceedings. This marked Tennant's first time hosting the BAFTAs, and he mentioned taking notes from the recent Golden Globes ceremony. The BAFTA Awards took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London, with "Oppenheimer" and "Poor Things" leading the nominations.
Emmy Awards host Anthony Anderson delivered a lively opening monologue at the 75th Emmys, featuring musical performances and surprise appearances by Travis Barker. He sang theme songs from classic TV shows and joked about his personal life, while also introducing his mother as the one to keep acceptance speeches in check.