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The awards for film and television return to
screens next month after network NBC had cancelled its January
2022 airing of the ceremony, and major Hollywood studios and
actors boycotted the event, following a backlash over ethical
lapses among the organisers, the Hollywood Foreign Press
Association (HFPA).
In September, the Comcast-owned network said it would resume its
live broadcast of the Globes, citing organisers' steps to
address ethics and a lack of diversity among voters.
Carmichael, who in September won an Emmy Award for his show
"Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel", follows in the footsteps of Tina
Fey and Amy Poehler, Ricky Gervais, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon
as host.
"His comedic talents have entertained and thrilled audiences
while providing thought-provoking moments that are so important
in the times we live,” HFPA president Helen Hoehne said in a
statement.
“Jerrod is the special kind of talent this show calls for to
kick off the awards season.”
The Jan. 10 ceremony will be the 80th edition of the Globes. NBC
has said it has committed to airing the show for one year as
part of an agreement with the HFPA.
Following an investigation by the Los Angeles Times published in
2021, the HFPA was criticised for the lack of racial diversity
among its members and critics also raised questions over whether
close relationships with movie studios may have swayed choices
for nominees and winners.
The HFPA responded with a broad range of measures, including new
ethics guidelines. It admitted 103 new voters from 62 countries
outside of the United States, bringing the total voters to 200.
According to NBC, the total Golden Globe Awards voting body is
now 52% female and 51.5% racially and ethnically diverse, with
members who are 19.5% Latino, 12% Asian, 10% Black and 10%
Middle Eastern.
Nominations for the 2023 awards will be announced on Monday.
(Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
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