Top 10 Funniest Opening Monologue of an Award Show

Top 10 Funniest Opening Monologue of an Award Show

I often say that the highlight of an award show is the opening monologue of hosts. Most of the time, I’m right. It is always a treat to hear a string a half-meant jokes about the craziest things that has happened since the last award show.

Here are some of my favorite moments and hosts. I watch these opening more than twice and it still manage to make me smile.

10. Whoopi Goldberg


Awards Night: Academy Award

Before becoming one of the The View’s talkers and a great actress, Whoopi was a stand up comedian. Unlike, most of them, she doesn’t really “insult” people. Her humour is actually a bit more “intellectual” than most. It drives you to think and pause for split sec before getting the joke. This opening is a proof of it.



9. Connan O Brien


Awards Night: Emmy’s

Connan’s brand of comedy is not for everyone. It’s very niche. I am lucky to be one of those who can appreciate it. His is rougher and often slightly crosses the line of decency.




8. Justin Timberlake


Awards Night: 2008 ESPYs

I have always known that Justin is a funny guy. I think I would have liked him more if he became a comedian. I’m not exactly a boyband fan. However, that doesn’t get in the way of my opinion about him as a comedian. In the 08 ESPY, he held his own.



7. Ricky Gervais


Awards Night: Golden Globes

That controversial night. I think he had the balls to say what others wouldn’t dream of saying except in their bedrooms.



6. Ellen De Generes


Awards Night: Academy Award

Ellen’s humour is as cute as a button. It’s clean and certainly for General Patronage.



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