Comedian Nikki Glaser returned as host of the 2016 Golden Globes, solidifying her bold and sharp style with a monologue that combined irreverent humor with social and media criticism. Her performance, celebrated by the audience in the hall and the viewers, confirmed why she was rehired after her successful debut the previous year. Glaser did not shy away from thorny issues. He began with a joke about Netflix's multi-billion dollar bid to buy Warner Bros., joking about a mock auction starting at "$5." He then turned his attention to the Epstein files, with a sarcastic remark: "The Golden Globe for best editing goes to... the Department of Justice!" Without pausing, he criticized CBS News, mockingly awarding it "the award for worst editing," referring to the controversial cancellation of a "60 Minutes" segment on deportations. Star targets: DiCaprio, Clooney, and The Rock. Other celebrities in the spotlight. The monologue included quick, sharp observations about other figures in attendance. Glaser's success at the Golden Globes—where he had already made history with jokes about the gay fanbase of "Wicked" and the "phenomena" of Stanley Tucci—complements a moment a high point in his career. He recently hosted “Saturday Night Live,” co-wrote and starred in a romantic comedy produced by Judd Apatow, and has a comedy special scheduled for Hulu in 2026.