American actor and comedian Chris Rock, along with comedians Ali Wong and the hosts of the SmartLess podcast—Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman—have collectively declined the opportunity to host the 2024 Golden Globes.

The award ceremony, scheduled for January 7 in Hollywood, is yet to announce who will take on the hosting duties.

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Chris Rock, who last hosted a major awards show at the 2022 Oscars, decided not to return for the Golden Globes after an incident where Will Smith slapped him on stage over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.

The reference to the movie “G.I. Jane 2” offended Will Smith, whose wife Jada Pinkett Smith has alopecia, a condition causing hair loss.

Ali Wong was also approached for the hosting role but declined the offer, as did the co-hosts of the SmartLess podcast.

Reports suggest that even the possibility of Amy Poehler and Tina Fey returning, who have co-hosted the Globes four times before, is slim.

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According to sources, the reluctance to host award shows like the Golden Globes stems from the job being perceived as thankless, challenging, and no longer enjoyable due to increasing political complexities.