Nikki Glaser Takes a Sharp Jab at CBS News While Hosting the 2026 Golden Globes: “America’s Newest Place for BS News”
Nikki Glaser pulled no punches as she returned to host the 83rd Golden Globe Awards for the second consecutive year, delivering one of the night’s most talked-about moments a bold on-air roast of CBS News, the very network broadcasting the ceremony.
The awards aired live on January 11 from the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and from the opening minutes, Glaser made it clear she wasn’t planning to play it safe.
A Monologue That Instantly Set the Tone
Opening the show, the 41-year-old comedian addressed the packed room filled with Hollywood’s biggest stars, quickly shifting into political satire and media criticism.
“I cannot believe the amount of star power we have in this room tonight,” Glaser said. “There are so many A-listers and by A-list, I mean a list that’s been heavily redacted.”
The audience erupted in laughter as she continued:
“The Golden Globe for Best Editing goes to the Justice Department. Congratulations.”
But the biggest reaction came moments later.
“And the award for most editing goes to CBS News,” Glaser added.
“Yes, CBS News America’s newest place to see BS news. We needed another.”
The joke drew loud applause, cementing the moment as one of the sharpest monologue lines of the night.
Why the Joke Hit So Hard
Glaser’s comments landed amid ongoing controversy surrounding CBS News, which has faced internal scrutiny and public criticism in recent weeks.
Just days before the ceremony, Tony Dokoupil officially took over as host of CBS Evening News, becoming the sixth anchor in the past decade. Around the same time, CBS abruptly pulled a planned 60 Minutes segment examining Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration to a high-security prison in El Salvador.
The network has also been undergoing major changes following Skydance’s $8 billion acquisition of Paramount, CBS’s parent company, as well as a legal settlement between CBS News and President Donald Trump.
Editorial Shakeups Raise Eyebrows
Further controversy emerged in October with the appointment of Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, as editor in chief of CBS News despite her lack of experience leading a national broadcast news organization of that scale.
Against that backdrop, Glaser’s jokes felt less like throwaway punchlines and more like pointed commentary.
Leonardo DiCaprio Gets Roasted Too
No Golden Globes monologue would be complete without a celebrity roast, and Leonardo DiCaprio found himself squarely in Glaser’s sights.
She joked that the actor wasn’t nominated for One Battle After Another, but instead for “one man bun after another,” before delivering the biggest laugh:
“You’ve won three Golden Globes, an Oscar and the most impressive thing is you managed to do all that before your girlfriend turned 30.”
(DiCaprio, 51, is currently dating Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, 27.)
A Confident Return to the Golden Globes Stage
Glaser first hosted the Golden Globes in 2025, later calling it “without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career.” Her return this year only reinforced why she’s become one of the awards show’s most effective hosts.
“There’s so much to joke about this year,” Glaser told PEOPLE earlier this month.
“The star power in the room is bigger than ever. I still can’t wrap my head around who’s going to be there.”
Fearless, Unfiltered, and Unforgettable
By openly mocking CBS News on its own broadcast, Nikki Glaser delivered a rare moment of unfiltered honesty and proved once again that she’s willing to say what others won’t.
Her monologue is already being hailed as one of the most daring and memorable moments of the 2026 Golden Globes, reminding viewers that comedy still has the power to challenge, provoke, and entertain all at once.