2008 ESPYs - Justin Timberlake Opening Monologue

Justin Timberlake - host of the 2008 EPSY Awards - brings his opening and, surprisingly funny, monologue.

[@OptimusPrime571]

One of the most interesting thing about this was reading the bottom line and seeing What was happening back then.

[@Redheadeddude41]

I feel like everyone is afraid to admit they think Justin Timberlake should be the host on every award show. He pretty much killed it at the espys. I wish he would host more.

[@sonyathescenegirl7018]

Me too

[@sonyathescenegirl7018]

Redheadeddude41 either that or Adam Levine

[@DOWNBAD_Tay]

But that’s not fun . Switch it up

[@00Aroha]

He ain’t even funny. He looks uncomfortable

[@anthonysmith394]

100 %

[@austenrobinson2747]

Dude is a legend. Actor,singer,songwriter. Love JT

[@infinitedreams3158]

I love jt. He always knows how to entertain the crowd.

[@khimsdm]

Eli's wife's reaction to JT's "naked" comment.

[@Zagarspupil]

+23whiz Eli Manning was very publicly adamant that he was going to be a virgin until after marriage. Since winning the Super Bowl, he and his fiancé married some time before the 2008 ESPYS.

[@Checkplusplus]

+Kolbe Disselkamp when did Eli ever say he was gonna be a virgin until marriage?

[@idolrocks9017]

When?

[@Cmcoluch]

Strahan behind him was dying

[@MrJosephdrummond]

50 shades of red. i almost felt bad for her but that was funny af

[@SpencerKelly93]

Strahan's reaction to the Eli jokes were classic.

[@matthewburge3716]

Justin Timberlake can pretty much do anything He needs to host again! Best host in my opinion!

[@everybodyhatinbro]

Jamie foxx

[@girlmeetsreality4644]

Matt Burge Agreed

[@jaydengadsden8844]

I prefer if athletes host the awards show about athletes

[@marcoscifuentes876]

Jamie Fox in my opinion the best host.

[@colinsavage8866]

to bad your opinion is shite

[@katelynmeredith3234]

I would love to see him host the Oscars one year

[@swiperboysb6897]

best host ever.... homie got triple threat talent: comedian, singer, and actor.

[@Abby-ym7sm]

Dont forget dancing

[@LeanneGC101]

swiperboy sb Dancer, plays instruments, can beatbox, plays basketball pretty well. He's got everything

[@jody024]

Jamie Foxx though my dude~

[@Jason5818UI]

@@jody024 lol exactly who did a great job when he hosted

[@jody024]

@@Jason5818UI Foxx was on another level haha. No disrespect to JT though, dude is funny too.

[@IkeSan]

The only ESPYs I watched just to see the great and amazing JT

[@IkaikaKahoano]

Man, God Bless J.T. That kid is dynamite. Pure entertainment.

[@PunjabiPiccolo]

Way better than I thought it'd be! JT needs to host more events 💯

[@ethanz3837]

Actor, singer, host, he is as versatile as it gets.

[@mailliw75]

10 years later Danica is dating Rodgers.....

[@JasonOrtiz426]

This is still the best Espys ive seen

[@wade5941]

JT definitely the best host.

[@theajroseshow]

As a diehard Boston sports fan, watching this brought back the memories of that year. From the Patriots' colossal choke, to the Celtics beating the Lakers for banner 17. Talk about the best of both worlds. And on another note, JT is an excellent host. He should do this again.

[@FeartheCyr611]

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[@emantabrizi8218]

I've watched all of the ESPYs and NFL Honors monologues... and without a doubt, Justin was the best.

[@faiththomas1749]

@@the44118 UNCLE STEVE

[@abraarjibril4578]

come on man, lets all just give Justin his props for killing it. I'm not gonna lie, I was sceptical at first, but the boy is solid, his a proffesional. na' mean?

[@mathewparrett]

wut?

[@bealgates8594]

Bruh he was an actor first lol

[@jackie54ful]

justin t sure knows how to warm up a crowd i love him!!!

[@TheDragonbeam]

JT was probably the last ESPYS host that was funny

[@SkyHigh5280]

Jon Hamm was pretty good

[@jashimmolowi3350]

SkyHigh5280 also drake was good eh?

[@kerrytuan615]

I really like how excellent music can have an impact on me, this song certainly made it! *watch?v=ywhvj7UaDHo* Adore her voice! Go to the youtube URL

[@JoeL-mu2ig]

It's because he has TALENT

[@TheDragonbeam]

***** I thought he was kind of corny, especially the monologue.

[@christ3155]

Tracy was so bad I had to come here and remember great moments from the espy

[@joewellindowd5664]

Chris Torres haha same. I’m binging

[@YOUNGHUSTERSENT]

Chris Torres same JT killed it

[@KryptoniteMad16]

4:57 Michael was dying lmao

[@professorcookie]

A born performer. Between this and SNL, pure gold.

[@joesanders9781]

One of the best monologues 😂

[@texmexman1]

pure entertainer they need to have him as the 2012 host

[@veralindsay]

2922 and this was still the best ESPY's.

[@reference1991]

KG earned that championship he was carrin the Tims here in MN so i was glad when he had a better chance JT is Hilarious

[@perryjeff77]

The most entertaining ESPYS of all time!

[@JayhawkJazzy]

JT was one of the best hosts of any awards show I have ever seen...this was one of the best! :)

[@ryan979_]

i remember watching this as a kid. still really funny all these years later

[@mak727]

best espy monologue ever

[@rmcmccormack1368]

Agreed

[@mariaclarke8001]

I love this TV show and music 🎶 🎵 😍 ❤️ I love you Justin Timberlake in my heart forever ♥️ 🎵 🎶 ❤️ 💖 💓 ♥️ 🎵

[@korryjones7371]

Best espys host ever. Bring him back!

[@Baker19911]

not even close to drake

[@korryjones7371]

@@Baker19911 Your outta your mind

[@binwang7486]

I love JT

[@SuperJajaco]

please make him Oscar host

[@Praestantia]

Aaron Rodgers was Brett Favre's backup for the some few years and when Brett "retired", Aaron thought he was going to be a new starter. But Brett Favre wanted to play again and so Aaron stayed as the backup. Justin Timberlake felt Aaron Rodgers needed a hug XD

[@kieran48]

I never get sick of watching this. Ever.

[@Checkplusplus]

somehow this never get old!

[@TonyDiNozzofan06]

justin was the best. i loved when he sang i love sports. that song was so funny

[@jjjk24]

He was a great host ..soo awesome and funny in this

[@JC-ev2ns]

I remember watching this and just thinking, legend. He destroyed this performance. This was the only good Espys I've seen and it is mostly because of the man the myth the legend JT and the perfect Tiger Woods impression and acceptance speech by Will Ferrell

[@Bagthat21]

Top 3 ESPY monologue of all time

[@yfactor555]

this never get boring

[@remiall9166]

This is brilliant

[@emilypughh]

i think justin is one of the best hosts ever . he should do it again.

[@geargrinder69]

One hell of a host

[@phodacbiet101]

this guy is good at anything he does lol

[@dylandailor287]

Jon Hamm was studying for 2013 at 3:35

[@jeffvuvuzela915]

By far the best

[@behnoosh282]

The way I love this man

[@exdown]

best opening monologue ever & hugh jackman at oscar 2008 was very good too

[@yaasmin24]

this event was fucking hilarious, one of the most amazing host on TV

[@talgwatr]

THE absolute ONLY "awards " show I will watch.......and JT killed it....I know..i know...I I just seen this some yrs later......hey...i'm slow..k........but, JT killed it.......Peyton M. KILLED it........that's what brought to this 1.........

[@GodIsLove7377]

Wow impressive JT!

[@TonyVisciardi]

Best host. Should host again.

[@kellij313kc]

BEST host ever!!!!

[@jbugz091807]

JT is a talented guy..no doubt about it...he is the man.....

[@rob19ny]

John Hamm's opening was good, but still cant top JT's opening.

[@TheFlyPino]

Best espy host ever!

[@abbydelone]

ha ha go jayhawks!!! i'm from kansas! so i love watching jt talk about it!

[@DOWNBAD_Tay]

This a throw back

[@Bagthat21]

This is the best espys I’ve ever watcher s/o JT

[@LittleFairySparkles]

I don't know anything about sports. I don't know anything what Justin is saying. But I love it. Because Justin.

[@bpjp01]

he should host it every year

[@geargrinder69]

Justin Timberlake and David Beckham in the same room!?!?!?!??! My two idols 😍😍😍

[@sitharaibrahim7557]

Well all of the sports players was there Brett farve eli manning aaron Rodgers Paul Pierce Kevin garnett ray Allen Steve Nash stephen curry carmelo anthony Mario Chalmers danica patrick and Adrian Peterson

[@prettynina1000]

JT should Host The Oscars.

[@Proj3ctX1]

4:56 Michael's reaction was priceless.

[@TheOfficeVidz]

Hands down best host of the espys

[@annettebailey331]

justin timberlake was the best host EVER!!

[@jaylasmalls3541]

Love him

[@theguy_222]

Ah, good ol “before The Social Network” Justin.

[@bgcs6275]

I would be embarrassed to admit how many times I come back to this video just to rewatch the Eli Manning part. It’s so brilliant in every way.✌️🫶

[@AT0M1CB0MB94]

He was the best host by far

[@Dalton1294]

In 2013, Michigan knocked Kansas out in the Sweet 16, Memphis fans should be happy

[@miamifan999]

He really needs to come back and do another one

[@plazmer8822]

Beckham's wife wasnt down with those jokes.. you can also tell Beckham was scared lol

[@LIVIA1797]

+Plazmer I don't think VB ever laughs or smiles though (not in public) lol

[@slim2032]

cus she can't probably only 1/10th of her face is real lol

[@coachhbosoccer]

Back then Becks was really camera shy, it took him a while. Up to him he would sit all the way in the back

[@dianaristoski3170]

Is there anything JT can't do?

[@jeffercritsic8094]

I guess, no.he is a special human

[@bballer191]

+Diana Ristoski Birth a child.

[@emmatter]

...be in Nsync again

[@CREANANDCRIMS0N]

Since this espys there hasnt been another one that was as good.

[@Phillycursed]

didnt think justin could pull off the hosting bit and i wasnt a big fan of the espys but he pulled it off 10/10

[@bpm1313]

Favre's reaction during the Aaron Rodgers bit is priceless

[@Jillian15]

Better than I expected

[@TheCoffeeNut711]

"you know who's not here tonight, tiki barber, man that guy misses out on everything" haha

[@pearltickler415]

I come back here every year or so for that Eli Manning joke

[@dhtdrop11]

Bring back jt to host next year

[@Summer_788]

I call it soccer cuz in America we already have a sport called football...I'm just messin with you. So cute! Hahaha kills me everytime!!!

[@BigM161]

Strahan's reaction to Justin's comment on Eli's marriage is priceless!!!!

[@FootballGuy1738]

That ESPYs was awesome!

[@SantaCruzBeastMode]

holy shit YES!!! The dude clearly displays his love for sports on Tosh.0, and is the punchline king at the moment.

[@IsraelMunozawesome]

Best SPY's ever

[@meldeebueno]

Must be one of the best Mario Chalmers moments, beating DRose and having JT talk about it at ESPYS.

[@bpm1313]

I don't know how I noticed this but starting at 3:44, on the ESPN ticker when they show the NL Batting leaders, the No. 2 through 5 guys are now on the same team.

[@lalahaley08]

this is great!!!!!!!!!!! i love JT

[@titoortiz]

LMFAO @ The Aaron Rogers "It's cool" I remember that.

[@Checkplusplus]

i agree. it was really good

[@A-Oreal]

JT...you got the "entertainment skills" my man. What a performance...spotless!

[@Checkplusplus]

Best espy show

[@zeyadrohim4734]

He was so funny

[@rmontavious32]

lmfaooo I forgot eli was the original Tim virgin tebow 😂😂😂