Nikki Glaser kicked off the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on January 11 in Los Angeles with a bang. The night was filled with her signature humor, and she delivered jokes with impeccable timing and sharp punchlines. However, one of her jokes on CBS reportedly didn’t sit well with Gayle King, who was said to be furious after the line was delivered. Reports suggest the broadcast journalist was “blindsided” by the joke and visibly stiffened during the moment.
Gayle King ‘visibly stiffened’ during Nikki Glaser’s CBS joke at Golden Globes, per source
The 83rd Annual Golden Globes was held on January 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by Nikki Glaser, the evening featured star-studded appearances, emotional speeches, live performances, and sharp humor that kept audiences entertained.
Glaser joked about several celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Hart, Michael B. Jordan, and Sean Penn. However, her punchline involving CBS News reportedly struck a nerve with journalist Gayle King.
According to Rob Shuter of #ShuterScoop, King did not appreciate the joke made at CBS News’ expense. A source claimed, “Gayle visibly stiffened. She did not find it funny. At all.” The insider added that King views herself as a serious journalist who takes her work and reputation very seriously.
During the ceremony, Glaser quipped, “The award for most editing goes to CBS News… America’s newest place to see-BS-news.” While the audience applauded, insiders say the reaction backstage was far less positive.
An industry source revealed, “No one at CBS News signed off on it. Gayle was blindsided.” Another insider added that King has “spent decades defending her credibility,” making the joke particularly uncomfortable for her.
One source concluded that while the audience laughed, “this wasn’t comedy” for Gayle King.
Originally reported by Chhavi Puri on Reality Tea.