Nikki Glaser used her 2026 Golden Globes monologue to roast her own network, CBS News, calling it ‘America’s newest place to see BS news’ amid ongoing editorial controversies at the network.
Nikki Glaser didn’t hold back during her 2026 Golden Globes hosting duties, delivering a blistering monologue that targeted her own network, CBS News, with a biting critique that echoed through the Beverly Hilton ballroom.
The comedian, hosting the ceremony for the second consecutive year, took direct aim at CBS News during her opening remarks, declaring: “CBS News, America’s newest place to see BS news. We needed another.” The joke landed with significant laughter and applause from the celebrity audience, highlighting the tension surrounding recent editorial decisions at the network.
Why Glaser’s CBS News Joke Matters
Glaser’s monologue came at a particularly sensitive moment for CBS News. Just days before the awards ceremony, Tony Dokoupil began anchoring CBS Evening News, becoming the sixth person to hold that position in the past decade. The network has been navigating significant changes following Skydance’s $8 billion acquisition of Paramount, CBS’s parent company.
The comedian’s timing was impeccable, referencing recent controversies including CBS News’s abrupt decision to pull a planned 60 Minutes segment focusing on Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration to an El Salvador prison. The segment’s cancellation sparked internal debate and external criticism about editorial independence at the network.
In October, Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, was appointed editor in chief of CBS News despite lacking experience running a news organization of CBS’s magnitude. This appointment has been viewed by many as part of broader editorial shifts at the network.
The Art of Network Self-Satire
Glaser’s decision to roast her own network represents a calculated risk that paid off handsomely. The joke demonstrated her comfort with edgy material and her understanding that the Golden Globes audience—filled with Hollywood’s elite—appreciates bold commentary on media and politics.
The comedian didn’t stop at CBS News. She extended her critique to the Justice Department, joking about redacted documents: “There are so many A-listers, and by A-list I do mean a list that has been heavily redacted. And the Golden Globe for Best Editing goes to the Justice Department.”
Glaser’s Golden Globes Legacy
This marks Glaser’s second consecutive year hosting the prestigious awards ceremony. Following her 2025 debut, she described the experience as “without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career.” Her return was announced with the promise of even bigger targets and sharper jokes.
In addition to her CBS News commentary, Glaser delivered memorable jabs at celebrity attendees. She teased Leonardo DiCaprio about his dating history, noting that the 51-year-old actor has “won three Golden Globes, an Oscar and the most impressive thing is you were able to accomplish all of that before your girlfriend turned 30.” DiCaprio currently dates 27-year-old Italian model Vittoria Ceretti.
The comedian also mocked DiCaprio’s nomination for “One Battle After Another,” joking that he was nominated for “one man bun after another” instead.
The Impact of Award Show Commentary
Glaser’s monologue exemplifies how award show hosts can use their platform to comment on current events and industry issues. By addressing CBS News’s recent controversies directly, she elevated the ceremony beyond mere celebrity celebration to include meaningful media critique.
The moment also highlighted the evolving relationship between entertainers and their corporate overlords. Glaser’s willingness to bite the hand that feeds her—literally broadcasting her criticism on CBS itself—demonstrates the growing comfort comedians have with challenging powerful institutions, even those signing their paychecks.
As CBS continues navigating its post-Paramount acquisition landscape, with new leadership and editorial directions, Glaser’s Golden Globes monologue will likely be remembered as a pivotal moment when comedy met corporate reality in real-time.
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