Jerrod Carmichael on Emmy Nominations, Living in LA & How Coming Out Changed His Stand-Up

Jerrod talks to guest host Desus Nice about living in LA, being nominated for two Emmys, getting his start in stand-up, whether or not he ever bombs, how his comedy has changed since coming out, starring in and directing his new movie On the Count of Three, casting his niece, and what he hopes people take away from the film.
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[@isaberabera_]

Desus is better when he's not required to read off a script or teleprompter. He seems more comfortable doing this interview but for a first time on late night, this show was not bad at all for him

[@johnscott_95]

Love Jerrod and Desus and happy to see both of these guys winning. On The Count of Three is one of the best films this year.

[@mirhurta77]

What I respect about Jerrod is, he's real. Not afraid to speak about issues that are difficult to speak on, while also having a sense of humor, humor is how we survive.

[@mikemann1960]

They are human being, and deserve to be happy too.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Will definitely watch this movie. Am a fan of Jerrod. Discovered him when he had The Carmichael show. Really enjoyed it. I’m happy he is continuing to flourish. Congratulations on the Emmy nods and the movie. Look forward to your continuing success!

[@opaladwyl]

Love Jerrod and his humility! He’s a true empath who can express the feelings that so many of us feel! He’s on my watch list!!

[@boringpage9779]

Jerrod is so 💕💕💕💕💕 with his awkward self. His bluntness is just so attractive.

[@justkhail]

Hollywood Desus! Let’s go!

[@deevah2450]

Im going to forever be pissed off at that Carmichael show got cancelled. It was pure comedy gold. Im glad Jerrod is still doing well.

[@Genious.]

Yeah, I truly loved that show - and I can never get enough of David Allen Grier either.

[@traviswilliams1343]

Well, it wasn't cancelled he actually walked away from it.

[@thecloneguyz]

@@traviswilliams1343 because it wasn't doing well and they wanted to renegotiate his contracts

[@slummykids9378]

I been rocking with Jerrod since the beginning. Despite the fact it takes him 43 cut off sentences to finish one sentence 🤣😂🤣

[@Genious.]

I was so confused when he hosted SNL and came out and referred to himself as some guy that nobody knew of - in my mind, he was a hugely talented stand up that I assumed anyone that liked comedy knew of.

[@Shellz386]

"That's not what you do in Rome" Triple entendre, don't even ask me how lol

[@kennethjohnson7233]

Quoting Hov on a jerrod carmichael video is so appropriate

[@jenniferr5562]

So proud of my hometown friend! It takes true love and perseverance to make it and Jerrod has done that. Proud to claim him!

[@danielrasmussen2167]

Gross

[@jenniferr5562]

@@danielrasmussen2167 bigotry isnt a good look and especially when you could keep quiet.

[@danielrasmussen2167]

@@jenniferr5562 you're clueless. Bigotry is far from my m.o. Are you a formative influence on Jerrod Carmichaeal? "Claiming" him is the problem.

[@jenniferr5562]

@@danielrasmussen2167 I am letting people know that even though he has struggles with people in his hometown that he has openly talked about that he also has support there. It is pretty simple and kind hearted.

[@thebundakingggg9527]

My man is so talented, he’s underrated and he’s really just a W

[@mohammedhosain6605]

Jerrod's last interview with Seth Meyers was sooooooo good!

[@ypdd91]

Desus is a good interviewer

[@MrfuckinBeilke]

It's almost like he had an interview show for 5 years

[@ingrid8994]

He’s been doing this for a long time.

[@ypdd91]

@@MrfuckinBeilke without Mero his Individual skill shined more. Still miss the kid Mero tho

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Its cool that while Jimmy is on his summer break all these guest hosts who I don't know of are on the show. Hey, I'm out of the pop culture loop, OK?! I'm looking forward to our boy Simu Liu coming up soon!

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Refreshing to have an interviewer who listens more than he speaks

[@JordanNMusic]

Found out about Jerrod in 2014 cause of the movie Neighbors, been a fan ever since 🙌🏽

[@RyanD808]

I never seen Jerrod so pumped up

[@LisaLGruman]

Second time I’ve ever seen Jerrod who is so endearing.

[@dorkny11]

Jerrod's jacket is giving me Eddie Murphy vibes lol

[@missyg8664]

I’m a huge fan of Jerrod and loved the movie! Keep them coming! And big congrats on the Emmy!

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jerrod Carmichael on Emmy nominations living awesomeness job

[@asteverino8569]

I must say, I noticed the baseball jacket with no shirt right away. LA is shifty, yes. Jarrod, you're fun and talented, man!

[@ndo533]

Lmao hes really been experimenting with his style ever since he came out.

[@MaidenHelll]

Our relentless ‘pursuit of happiness’ is what essentially blesses the human race as a whole , yet curses the human being as an individual

[@TimGildersleeve]

Love these two

[@marshdell]

He had a great sitcom on NBC. The world wasn't ready

[@COJones43]

Was an awesome show. It was hilarious. But of course it was cancelled while they left the usual crap on.

[@Genious.]

It wasn't contrived, compromised and predictable. Or in other words, not what network TV is looking for.

[@thegumbonetwork1421]

Love seeing Desus on network TV. A person like him needs to be in the common rotation.

[@hlb2995]

More of this!! 👏👏

[@pureounce.9184]

For those who are wondering. The jacket is Celine. It's $3250 and it's available on their website.

[@kaybrown2201]

Wish I had that money right now to help with my surgery.

[@pureounce.9184]

@Crack Shot 😅

[@SonnyMeadows]

& prob cost $25-$50 to make 🤣

[@beanbrewer]

Nothing but illustrious guests!!

[@randybarrientes8692]

Jimmy Kimmel they should make a movie called what's your phone number

[@thato3094]

Can't get enough of Jerrod.

[@thebundakingggg9527]

My man is so talented, respect to my man

[@JessG71814]

so proud and happy for him

[@mchawk315]

While it's a bummer that the Bodega Boys are no more. It's good to see Desus out there doing his thing, he seems very in his element I could see him hosting his own show by himself.

[@Biotoze]

Been excited for the movie since I first heard of it.

[@TheMNHShow]

This was such a weird interview… but in a good way

[@kwilliams3770]

Congrats to Desus minor setback for a major comeback I hope him and Mero find their stride they are both talented and there is space for them

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love jerrod

[@DruDawsyn]

he looks like Young Dolph lol

[@Lakerfanforlife]

Rip young dolph 🥺

[@gloriousexceptionalism2346]

full interview😭🤩

[@gloriousexceptionalism2346]

amazingly dark and beautiful - that's jc

[@sheltonalexander6785]

Two very funny people who treated this giant platform like it's not a comedy show.

[@nikkiep23]

I saw the movie and it was from an interesting perspective but it was really good. I support everything Jerrod does.

[@pigsonwings]

jerrod is the coolest

[@PookieSanchezify]

This is the spiciest "Kimmel" I've ever seen. I love it.

[@Lakerfanforlife]

If he had glasses on I almost would’ve mistaken him for young dolph

[@mikasa_sucasa]

DESUSSS!!!!

[@ChefZaddy]

I love Jerrod! His next special talking ish fully embracing his sexuality about to be Nuts, no homo.

[@AyoGemini]

Needs to play Young Dolph Biopic

[@flutefunk]

I really like Jerrod!!!!

[@dannyburleigh1]

I hit Fremont JACK!!

[@cadeevans4623]

The man is talented and underrated

[@mikewhite4560]

J is NOT UNDERRATED...Host of SNL....

[@dannyburleigh1]

What a incredible GENERIC show tonight!!))))

[@TheLovely990]

He should have been nominated for the Carmichael Show, it was great sitcom.

[@alisonbeautyxo]

incredible outfit

[@xxMelaniexx]

Getting Hulu just to watch this

[@Free420Love]

It’s been available to rent for months, fyi. In case you just want to do that. I rented it through the Apple TV app about 6 weeks ago; it’s definitely worth the watch, a great first acting/director stint for Jerrod, and Chris Abbott is fantastic as always (go watch him in James White on Peacock, if you’re unfamiliar).

[@ONealJoshua]

Give Desus and Mero they own late night show

[@Ladybug211211]

Bob Odenkirk!

[@marsharivera5451]

That mic tho

[@CLYMA1.5CHAINZ]

Yea, who really cares for Emmies? Or Oscars?

[@vegitausa]

Damn he kind of favors Young Dolph

[@Lakerfanforlife]

He does honestly

[@kawaiiafangirl]

Not to be picky, but why is this video maxed out at 720p only? Lol.

[@donjuan2621]

I’m really beginning to see the difference between humorist and comedians

[@randybarrientes8692]

Jimmy Kimmel i would like to remake gremlins

[@ONealJoshua]

That nigga came out lookn like Young Dolph for a sec

[@davidaguero451]

Him and Tyler the creator would be friends they seem alike

[@boringpage9779]

Tyler does consider Jerrod one of his “big homies” lol

[@irakest]

They besties

[@mjacobs8139]

Is he sending shots at desus low-key in the beginning?

[@boringpage9779]

Which part specifically?

[@andrewflores1084]

No raindow? :(

[@chillbest14]

My guy

[@maryw3643]

This man feels my pain.

[@thebundakingggg9527]

W fit

[@nonealike]

Desus jacket is a bit much. Mainly that collar lol. All good tho

[@KCNwokoye]

Jerrod you're a talented man but all this "I don't want to be nominated or don't care about nominations" seems inauthentic considering that you have to submit your projects to be nominated and if you do not give your content to be considered then they would not consider your entries. I hope that you can just be humble and grateful without being dismissive of the Academy that is supporting and promoting your work. All the best and keep on shining 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@kayearcher8407]

....Why do I feel like Jerrod was high af and blazed with Desus beforehand...

[@puspavelai8353]

Wear a mask - pandemic excuse! :)

[@Daniel_B79]

Put on a shirt dude!

[@everythingiseverything9920]

We get like 4 minutes of interesting stars and 14 minutes of these 2.

[@everythingiseverything9920]

@@Lovelylese I didn't mean that, that just your assumption. Maybe you couldn't think of any non-white fun celeb on this show, but that's on you.

[@Free420Love]

They did the full interview segment with these two because most people want to hear what they have to say & understand the talent they’re witnessing. Just say you don’t get it.

[@everythingiseverything9920]

@@Free420Love The talent must've failed to come through because Desus was corny as hell (look at that intro) and Jerrod... can't even remember cuz it was boring zzz

[@edgarbier7461]

Industry plant 🌱

[@relldafox]

Jerrod is totally sold out

[@boringpage9779]

Y’all say this about every damn celebrity -_- give it a rest already.

[@relldafox]

@@boringpage9779 how

[@Daniel_B79]

What an ungrateful dude! Appreciate what you have guy!

[@kickthespike]

not anything I want to see!

[@dangerzone9747]

Who tf is Desus Nice

[@maxwellbrisk5622]

He's lame...S/o to Dave

[@boxscorewatcher413]

Bruh these Africans are weird

[@My2cents.]

One doesn’t experience self transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates🔴🟥