Grammys 2024: Host Trevor Noah cracks up Taylor Swift with NFL joke, earns praise for non-misogynistic humour

Unlike the recent Golden Globes ceremony, which witnessed some very awkward moments as host Jo Koy’s many ‘jokes’ fell flat and did not evoke much laughter from the room, the Grammys 2024 were cheerful, thanks to South African comedian and writer Trevor Noah, who hosted the event for the fourth consecutive time.

Whenever Noah took the stage at the event held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, attendees were in stitches. Even Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who was not impressed by a ‘joke’ Koy made during the Golden Globes, was seen laughing as Noah made a comment about the media attention on her relationship with American football player Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift accepts the award for Best Pop Vocal Album from show host Trevor Noah during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. (Image: Reuters)

In fact, Noah commenced his ‘Swift jokes’ as soon as the Grammy-winning artist entered the room. ‘Taylor Swift, everybody,’ Noah announced as she entered the hall with her friend, singer-musician Jack Antonoff and others. ‘Are you seeing what’s happening right now? As Taylor Swift moves through the room, the local economy around those tables improves,’ he quipped.

Later in the day, Noah also addressed the ‘Swelce’ (a portmanteau for Swift and Kelce) romance, mentioning that it’s unfair that National Football League (NFL) fans have been complaining about the cameras cutting to Swift during the games. Noah urged all to let her live by pointing out that she’s not controlling the cameras.