The Golden Globes averaged million viewers on Sunday night, according to Nielsen, an increase over the ceremony ratings but still. A shaky one-year test run on a new network (CBS), the lingering radiation of a scandal that almost killed the whole enterprise. The Hollywood Reporter reviews the 81st Golden Globe Awards show, hosted by Jo Koy. After another wild Golden Globes ceremony, we're looking back on the best and worst moments — see photo list. Host Jo Koy's ruinously rotten monologue dug a speedy hole from which the Golden Globes couldn't escape. Unless you have months to plan and think and test material. [REVIEW]. It's a hard gig to turn down, but it was ultimately a damaging career move by Jo Koy. Host Jo Koy took the job less than two weeks ago, after bigger names like eventual winner Ali Wong had publicly passed on the gig. [HOST] › › tv-reviews › golden-globesreview After years of controversy and a ceremony low on star power, this year's Golden Globe Awards was something of a return to form. Golden Globes ratings rebound to million viewers, up from telecast NEW YORK (AP) — Reviews have been poor for Sunday's 81st Golden. And if not. .