Nikki Glaser Rates Conan O’Brien’s Oscars 2026 Hosting Job

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Nikki Glaser is giving Conan O’Brien two thumbs up on his 2026 Oscars hosting job.

The 41-year-old, who hosted the Golden Globes in January 2026, complimented the comedian for doing a great job hosting Hollywood’s biggest awards show. She thought he did an excellent job as the master of ceremonies during the event.

Let me tell you, as someone who keeps a close eye on these things, I was at the Vanity Fair Oscars party and I spoke with Nikki about the host’s performance. She told me, and she was genuinely excited, that he absolutely nailed it – again! Apparently, she got a sneak peek at his monologue about a week before and was so impressed she immediately told him it was perfect, a total ‘A+’ performance, and that he shouldn’t change a single thing. She really meant it, and honestly, I think everyone agreed!

Even so, the former contestant from Fboy Island observed that the exLate Night* host did update his jokes to make sure his opening monologue stayed current.

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The comedian also drew a comparison between hosting the Golden Globes and the Oscars, explaining that the Globes have a more relaxed, comedy-club vibe, while the Oscars present a uniquely challenging atmosphere for humor.

Performing comedy at the Academy Awards is challenging, she said, because the audience is distant and the atmosphere is very formal. People haven’t had much to eat or drink, so they’re hungry, tired, and sober, making it difficult to get a good reaction.

Nikki, who will host the Golden Globes again in 2027, thought Conan did a fantastic job, saying, “He absolutely nailed it.”

The audience appeared to agree, even those playfully targeted by Conan. For example, Timothée Chalamet, nominated for Best Actor, couldn’t resist laughing when the show’s opening joked about his comments on ballet and opera.

“Security is very tight tonight,” Conan explained. “I’ve heard there are worries about potential attacks coming from people involved with both the opera and the ballet.”

As a huge fan who was glued to the Oscars, I felt like even watching at home, we didn’t get everything that happened! While Conan did a great job keeping things flowing on stage, there were definitely some big moments inside the Dolby Theatre that the broadcast didn’t show. So, if you want to know what you missed, I’ve got all the details right here…

–Reporting by Alex Cramer

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2026-03-16 19:48