Sunday’s 2024 edition of the Grammys brought comedian and Daily Show alum Trevor Noah back to host, and his Taylor Swift jokes even impressed the music sensation herself.
Noah joked about Swift’s recent appearances during NFL broadcasts to watch Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, which the musician got a big kick out of when the camera cut to her to get her reaction.
The Grammys host’s approach stood as a stark difference to Jo Koy’s cringey Golden Globes monologue last month, which featured a Swift joke that the artist didn’t even vaguely crack a smile at.
Noah, on the other hand, got plenty of love for his opening jokes that managed to poke earnest fun at Swift without making it weird.
#Grammys host Trevor Noah says it's unfair Taylor Swift is criticized when the NFL cuts to her during Chiefs games: "Just let her live!" Swift laughs along. https://t.co/Imoq8xmhBH pic.twitter.com/8Oi5wviPSG
— Variety (@Variety) February 5, 2024
Trevor Noah says we could see history made tonight if Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for the 4th time at the #Grammys pic.twitter.com/JKUqpA66zq
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 5, 2024
Swift’s fans (and music fans in general) really enjoyed Noah’s work, as he’s become a very reliable choice to host the Grammys each year. The reactions suggest he could be a popular pick to return in 2025.
trevor noah is so real for poking fun at taylor boosting economies😭 pic.twitter.com/jdyPV6Tcmi
— Ron (@midnightstrack2) February 5, 2024
Wow look at Trevor Noah talking about Taylor Swift and being funny without being rude…amazing. And look…she loved it!
— Caroline Darney (@cwdarney) February 5, 2024
now THIS is how you make a funny joke while also being respectful, in trevor noah we trust https://t.co/qtbxFSD9MW pic.twitter.com/K02hQjWBOr
— Ron (@midnightstrack2) February 5, 2024
taylor laughs when the jokes ARE funny https://t.co/zyvKGrtN56
— Kaitlyn Red Wing (@KaitlynRedWing) February 5, 2024
Now this is funny 🤣 https://t.co/oM8X4joync
— Jessica Albert (@JessicaAlbertTV) February 5, 2024
This is how you joke about the power of Swift.
Noah is a better comedic host than Koy! https://t.co/MR432ORX8R— Dolly Madison ✌🏻🌻 🟦 (@dollymad1812) February 5, 2024
— Philip Fisher (@Iron_Raichu) February 5, 2024
i think its too obvious https://t.co/wnrhn9Uaus pic.twitter.com/szHkEto6xQ
— dylan (@myalcott) February 5, 2024
No surprise Trevor Noah knows how to make this funny https://t.co/xvBxxQKoy5
— Emma (@emmaadella) February 5, 2024
https://twitter.com/trinawatters/status/1754315585393967577
the first man at an award show to make a joke about taylor swift the proper way https://t.co/4UmnNJDGB6
— ໊ (@buffys) February 5, 2024
see how easy it is to be respectful AND funny at the same time ?? #GRAMMYs https://t.co/McEAQVBXlv
— kayla (@stylenfr) February 5, 2024
