Who is Jo Koy? Today’s Craig Melvin blasted by comedian over ‘gruesome’ behavior as host calls him ‘judgy’
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: During a recent ‘Today’ episode, beloved host Craig Melvin was brutally slammed by guest Jo Koy after the NBC host acted “gruesomely” on live TV.
For Wednesday’s episode, comedian Jo Koy stopped by the ‘Today’ show as a guest and talked about his fans and shows.
Known for comedic genius, he didn’t stop himself from slamming Melvin as the host called out the comedian for being “judgy.”
Meanwhile, it is the first time Melvin has appeared on ‘Today’ this week after being absent for two days. Although he or his co-hosts didn’t reveal his whereabouts, his wife, Lindsay Czarniak took to Instagram to share pictures from their lovely family vacation.
Who is Jo Koy?
Born as Joseph Glenn Herbert on June 2, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington, Jo Koy is a standout figure in the comedy world and has made a name for himself through his unique comedic style and relatable storytelling.
He was a usual panelist on E! late-night show ‘Chelsea Lately’ and had been on several ‘Comedy Central’ and ‘Netflix’ specials.
Koy’s journey to success was marked by his Filipino-American heritage which often serve as a rich source of material for his stand-up routines.
His breakthrough came in the mid-2000s when he appeared on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ and since then, his career has flourished with multiple successful stand-up specials such as ‘Comin in Hot’, ‘Lights Out’, and ‘Don’t Make Him Angry’.
He effortlessly brings to life anecdotes from his own life, particularly those connected to his multicultural background, family dynamics, and everyday observations.
His humor resonates deeply with audiences, fostering a sense of connection that transcends cultural boundaries.
Besides his stand-up career, Koy has delved into various other creative ventures. His podcast, ‘The Koy Pond’ also gives him a platform for candid conversations with guests.
Koy is reportedly a father to a son, Joseph Herbert Jr., born on April 21, 2023, from his previous relationship with Angie King.
Why did Jo Koy’s blast Craig Melvin?
‘Today’ Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Sheinelle Jones, and Dylan Dreyer welcomed famous comedian, Jo Koy on the morning show.
In the middle of the segment, Koy had something he wanted to get off his chest as he said, “I wanna see you guys stop eating popsicles the way you did.”
He continued reflecting on ‘Today’ hosts eating habits, “I want you to know I was up here cringing watching you guys bite popsicles”.
Evidently, the hosts had been chomping on their popsicles rather than slowly savoring them by allowing them to melt in their mouths. As all the hosts lashed out at him, Koy said, “You’re not supposed to bite the popsicle”.
When Jones asked how you are supposed to eat popsicles, Melvin chimed in and explained, “You make it soft and then bite it.” However, Koy took no time to slam Melvin as he exclaimed, “I watched him, he was the worst one!”
Melvin clapped back at Koy, adding, “You make it soft and then bite when it's a little soft, I didn't bite into a hard one!” However, Koy reiterated his playful allegation at Melvin as he said, “I saw you bite it, and it was pretty gruesome.”
Melvin concluded the segment by adding that Koy was “judgy” about the whole thing. Meanwhile, Roker seemed uncomfortable and was taken aback by the conversation.