Nikki Glaser gives candid response to Conan O'Brien's Oscars 2025 hosting

Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser appeared happy about comedian Conan O’Brien’s Oscars 2025 hosting. While entering the Elton John AIDS Foundation party, The Hollywood Reporter asked what she would rate Conan O’Brien’s performance as the host, to which she replied:

“Oh, eight plus. So fun, easy, like he’s back.”

Nikki Glaser's candid response comes almost two months after she hosted the 82nd Golden Globes Award on January 6, 2025. She made history as the award ceremony’s first solo female host.

The New York Times praised Conan O'Brien's hosting style for being lighthearted and avoiding politics. He playfully teased long-winded winners, continued a joke from Adam Sandler’s Golden Globe speech, and delivered sharp one-liners.

O’Brien joked about AI and child labor, followed by an unexpected punchline that added to the humor. The newspaper compared his offbeat monologue to David Letterman’s, calling it one of the most unconventional in years.

Conan O'Brien made a lighthearted remark about Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan, joking about the musician’s absence from the event. He also referenced Amazon's recent acquisition of the James Bond franchise.

Meanwhile, Nikki Glaser shared a fun detail about her outfit with Entertainment Tonight, mentioning that it had to be adjusted just hours before. She explained that after being fitted a month ago, she had been snacking on Skinny Pop nonstop, especially while traveling for her comedy tour.

To ensure a perfect fit, last-minute alterations were made to the bodice and train, allowing her to feel comfortable in the dress.

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Nikki Glaser and Conan O’Brien discussed their craft on the Team Coco podcast

Speaking to Nikki Glaser on the Team Coco podcast in July 2024, Conan O’Brien said she had more than a moment and she deserved it. He called her a spectacular joke writer and amazing performer, appreciating her work ethic. Reflecting on her work in The Roast of Tom Brady, she said:

“I knew it was going to be this moment that a lot of people would watch or talk about or I didn’t realize it would be as big as it was but all these roasts that I have done, I have always kind of done the same process where I like hire a team of writers and I treat like, Oh, I am, if I am hosting the Oscars or something, I wouldn’t do it alone, like your standup act.”

Nikki Glaser explained that while many stand-up comedians take pride in writing their material, she approached her roast performance differently. Knowing that collaboration has led to her best work in the past, she put together a team to help generate jokes.

She needed to enter the right mindset since roasting wasn’t her natural style. However, working with others helped her do that.

In the podcast, she also talked about being inspired by Conan O’Brien’s appearance on Hot Ones. When she asked how he prepared, he mentioned having a doctor on standby but otherwise deciding to fully commit to the experience.

Nikki Glaser noted that Conan O’Brien, who is usually in control, appeared to be on the verge of losing it due to the extreme heat of the wings. However, he still held it together, making it one of the most impressive things she had ever seen.