Taylor Swift Praises Trevor Noah Backstage At 2024 Grammys

After Taylor Swift praised Trevor Noah on his hosting of the 2024 Grammys, Graeme O'Neil takes a look at what Trevor had to say before hosting music's biggest night for the fourth time.

[@peterjamesfoote3964]

Trevor was fantastic! He’s one of the funniest and most entertaining comedians around precisely because his jokes and humor come from an incredibly kind heart with a global perspective.

[@MazBringsby]

Garbage. A steaming hot pile of dookie. Trevor Noah was on 'The Daily Show' for over SEVEN years . One of the unfunniest talk show hosts ever to disgrace US television. The heavy leftist corporate bias didnt help him either. The ratings tell you all you need to know.

[@Ron71997]

Trevor did a great job, I really enjoyed the program. He was funny, spontaneous and most importantly knew how to read the room and made all the people in attendance feel good. Very well done Trevor 👍👍

[@MazBringsby]

Garbage. Unfunny trash.

[@karenburg4878]

I like the fact that he doesnt iinsult someone to make a joke. Instead he compliments them. Well done Trevor 👏

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Trevor needs to host every award shows he's smart funny, and quick on his feet.

[@user-ij9ei6hf7v]

TREVOR OTRA VEZ!!!!!!

[@humanity9158]

Everyone can have their opinion on Trevor BUT one thing that stands out...that Man has a Gift...he's able to connect with people,like people feel free around him,hug him,peck him etc...that shows he is loved...and for people who seem offended by him...they do sound Bitter in their own lives...one gives off what they are at heart.

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

The best jokes are those who are not mean-spirited. Trevor knows this. He is a pro at delivering humor with a kind heart❣️🙌❣️

[@betsyfraser8537]

Trevor's a pro and amazing funny host. National South African treasure

[@bw13579_]

TREVOR NOAH IS A GREAT ENTERTAINER, LOVE HIS HOSTING SKILLS ❤

[@DavidKerley]

Trevor's the best. I could watch him read a phone book. And ... haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off (hoo-hoo-hoo)

[@monicaena7857]

Love Trevor so kind and well educated

[@user-ij9ei6hf7v]

we need that wholesome VIBE!

[@deanbarnette1602]

Loved loved loved Trevor!! ❤️👏🏼❤️👏🏼❤️👏🏼❤️👏🏼❤️

[@scribe712]

Trevor should host the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Grammys, etc. every year. He's the best. Ricky Gervais is good too.

[@mapalochomba2661]

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[@lynseyt85]

Best host ever. Mic drop

[@Rebel-ct2pq]

The difference Graeme is that most of the people complaining are directing their vitriol towards Taylor and not the network.

[@JKReAl]

Gramen won’t catch that, he’s a misogynist who bullies women, so nothing new to see how a bully like him doesn’t see bullying on the globes guy

[@nix2747]

And Taylor's total screen time was less than a minute

[@Gugx]

Trevor is always a great host! As South Africans, we are so proud of him 😊❤

[@keynolivia]

Trevor is the best! Love him. ❤❤❤

[@Loveinthe808]

i haven't watched an award show in a decade but i watched the golden globes and watched it tank. I said, "OH F**K, things haven't changed much but i love Trevor Noah and had to watch. He did not disappoint at all. Perfect hosting. Now I will have to go back to his past hosting of the Grammy's.

[@Lizbethann11]

Umm.. where were all the complaints about shots of Eminem? Or Spike Lee? Or Jack Nicholson at sporting events? Funny, nobody complained.

[@ridinreiners]

Good point

[@JKReAl]

Misogyny that’s all

[@nix2747]

There were never any.

[@nicolenolan9480]

Trevor Noah is probably the best Comedian & host in the whole world. He’s considerate, absolutely hilarious, Kind, and I think he has a joke ready for every situation. He’s highly intelligent and so incredibly talented, it’s no wonder his stand up specials on Netflix have such high ratings

[@BPe-ie9je]

trevor...great

[@Ricky48888]

You know that Taylor is only shown for 25 to 30 seconds per game. NFL fans or MAGA fans complain top much.

[@alohasargent]

Exactly. And when they do cut to her for a few seconds, it is not interrupting the game at all. This clickbait video made no sense -- I'm not sure Graeme has ever watched a Chiefs game.

[@annmc3878]

True. They analyzed it. Seconds during the game. Some before and after the game. Father’s say they like it because now their daughters watch the games with them.

[@Kylelongwest]

I watched trevor noah's old monologue. He was doing great all the time, i feel like he's crack the code, he know how to not offend people. Stand up comedians tend to roast a particular person so everyone could have s good laugh.

[@ellenherman9543]

I think trevor is great!

[@annmc3878]

Jo Koy - I didn’t like the “joke” Barbie was a movie about a plastic doll with big boobies. Just seemed unfunny and juvenile. I think his Taylor Swift joke was okay, but the weird thing was everyone was complaining about TS reaction which actually was a non-reaction. Some people kept saying she should have smiled or laughed. Give me a break. I think Trevor has it right. It is not a celebrity roast. He is the host. Imagine going to a party and the host of the party roasts you and makes unfunny digs at you. If you are going to do that, you have to be very d@mn funny.

[@harleenquinzal2074]

I think roasting can be done example Ricky Gervais but your delivery should be right. If anything roasting is overdone in award shows Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes etc but Trevor's style of lifting people up while being funny is very unique. Watch his previous Grammy awards this is his normal hosting style.

[@ronelbritz3756]

Trevor is amazing!! 🤩 Love him ❤

[@user-ij9ei6hf7v]

ADORBS!

[@THEFAYLAWRENCE]

Loved him!!!!

[@marthaajackson]

It is ridiculous to complain about the cut-aways to Taylor Swift when it was only about 25 seconds of the game cumulatively. And, secondly, no one complained about the NFL cutting away to Eminem during the Detroit Lion’s games. People need to quit their whining.

[@JAlexMendel]

Bravo Trevor!!!! I didn't catch the Grammys live but a big shout out to you these clips of your hosting here!! Always a fan ❤

[@trudyisaacs840]

I love everything Trevor does. He's able to adapt to just about anything. As for Taylor and the NFL, Graeme, Taylor hasn't complained. Despite some NFL fans being angry at her, over something she has zero control over. They should complain to the NFL. Their complaints, however, will fall on deaf ears. Because her presence brought millions in revenue to the NFL. So they're gonna ride that wagon-train till the wheels fall off. And there is nothing Taylor can do about that. As for JK, his entire routine was flat. And to add insult to injury, he began whining about the amount of time he had to prepare, and threw writers under the bus. Not acceptable. Back to Trevor, I love how he's funny, without making anyone the butt of his jokes. THAT is a rarity, and very much appreciated by celebs and fans alike.

[@user-ij9ei6hf7v]

Trevor YOU ARE AMAZING! I can just see how much Taylor loves all her fans and is SO SOOOOO Thankful! What she said is right on point.

[@user-ij9ei6hf7v]

she is really not anti-hero. she is just making sure she unites with an amazing person that feels like HOME. Home: your at peace, positivity, trust, embraced unconditionally, feels good excitement, your best friend EVER etc.

[@lindsayw431]

Great analysis as always!

[@cherylreinell857]

No it’s not unfair. No part of the game is missed. The complainers are ridiculous. I saw all of the game with no problem.

[@mattpiers4589]

Why do you say that celebrities can’t take a joke?

[@rubymccaslin6841]

❤❤❤❤ Really enjoyed him! Classy Act❤

[@jodylittle6213]

Trevor was a very great host.

[@ramonareinhold8424]

Trevor is the best comedian, without being mean or dirty. And he is kind and still humble...love you Trevor, greetings from home 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@jeffese]

You are always on point with your analysis

[@trelew2023]

It has been measured by some US news outlets that TS was shown only for 17 to 34 seconds in almost 4 hours broadcast for the games she attended. They never showed her while the game was happening but after a play happened. So these intolerant ppl that can't take 5 seconds of TS or any other celebrity have to learn from NBA fans who are totally unbothered by celebrities at their games.

[@AshiyaWhitley-ShawVeganAthlete]

Trevor is an all around fantastic performer! He understood the job and executed it skillfully!👏🏽❤️

[@wavah.]

The problem isn’t that they can’t take a joke it’s that the guy that hosted the golden globes wasn’t funny

[@maureenparker6185]

Grammys is a party.... Trevor is such a a good entertainer

[@pamelalowe5460]

Trevor never disappoints… he is fabulous. It no wonder he has hosted the Grammys Consecutively. Fantastic job done Trevor!😊

[@plumstead3078]

Funny really, that the award shows best hosts come from South Africa and the uk

[@deborahhill-brownscales3552]

Trevor Noah, understands what it is to be a Human Being, and he represents all people because he comes from both sides of the track. He understands what it is to be Black/and White. He loves People and we Love him. May he always be blessed and protected. A Great humanitarian. Glad he’s one of my many Nephews.

[@melanieflippo8147]

Trevor did a fantastic job! Great as a host!

[@DrJorge-xv6ev]

So why don't people complain about the TV cutting to Jack Nicholson at basketball games, or Justin Beiber or Will Ferrell at hockey games? Misogyny much?

[@Zebosh1571]

When we talk comedy we are talking Trevor Noah. He has got a fresh type of comedy. Humorous but kind and interesting. Not the type that are noisy, and the owners laugh at their own jokes when the audience should be laughing.

[@ksl-diy7243]

Love Trevor!!!

[@lindyn4]

When a South African hosts and another South African wins a Grammy... Times like these thank you God

[@angieposton8377]

I think Trevor was the best. This guy thinking otherwise is so clueless as to what has been going on with everyone dishes out the hate at Taylor being seeing on TV during football games. It was worn out since September and the hate for her was over the top. It’s sexism when men were mad at her when she has no control over it but they’re not offended by Eminem, Drake, JayZ, Matthew M. at Univ. of Texas games. Women are sick of the sexism being shown to her.

[@daysfool]

Trevor did an amazing job. The issues with Taylor is that the NFL has used HER. She’s not asking them to promote her or any project she is part of. They have chosen to show her and exhaust the viewers but only because it was making them money. She was just there to support her boyfriend. She has a thick skin but the jokes get old after awhile, and Jo Koy’s joke just fell flat. But because Taylor didn’t laugh the blame gets out on her, once again…..

[@conniecenters8482]

But they are not showing her a lot or during gameplay. They show her less than a minute total and it does not interfere with the game.

[@cynthialyman1319]

I don't want to see her at all!

[@sandragriffey4869]

❤❤❤❤❤Trevor Noah WAS FANTASTIC

[@duchessofst.andrew7210]

He's amazzzing talented beyond words. A blessing to us. ❤🎉🏆💃🕺🎶❤️🎵🎊

[@musicfangirl7403]

Trevor is fantastic. But the football fans would not complain about seeing a player’s grandmother or wife. They complain about the *mere seconds per game* that she’s shown because she’s a huge star who might overshadow a player. And she’s someone who people love to hate for no rational reason. Essentially they are complaining to complain and it’s absurd.

[@jlaymance2155]

I know everyone says that celebrities should take a joke but they come to awards shows to be appreciated, not busted on like the paparazzi or their haters do to them all the time. We can see all the negativity about any celebrity any time we want. I came to watch celebrities dress up, win awards, perform & build each other up just the way their work boosts us up. Trevor did a great job showing how the industry should praise those getting the awards & celebrate everyone’s work that gives back to us. Otherwise it’s cringy & uncomfortable to have them come get awards while making fun of them. It’s not a celebrity roast, it’s an awards show.

[@sheilamason1895]

It’s bs… they showed her for 25 sec. They show others more. Loved Trevor

[@wabarobiedmond]

Trevor did a great job👏👏👏 big up Trevor. Time favours the Greats.

[@elizabethgomes6426]

Best host ever ❤

[@agathakluczyk9980]

He did a great job,, hope to see you soon

[@ermaek2145]

I heard from somewhere that they counted the number of SECONDS Taylor Swift was shown on screen during a football game and it was something like 54 seconds. She is hardly the only celebrity being cut to in sports events. If you think 54 seconds is "a lot" and interferes watching the game, I think you take football more seriously than I do.

[@tebohoketsise9222]

I think he makes a great host of any show that he presents. There is so much wit in that brain.

[@marykuettner752]

That isn't what the weirdo's do though. If they complained to the broadcast stations that they had too much Taylor that is legit. They aren't complaining there but on social media. So the algorithm picks it up and gives them more Taylor content.

[@nix2747]

I love Trevor. I love that he doesn't think that insulting people equals humour. They need to give him the Oscars hosting gig next.

[@scotcity]

Trevor is very intelligent

[@goldflo91]

This is REAL humor, Trevor Noah has a true talent and heart👏👏👏👏👏

[@mercedesdaye2931]

❤ Trevor

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Trevor is awesome. 💙🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@be-artkorah7903]

I love TREVOR!!!!!!!

[@artistnettwork2]

Trevor is amazing ❤

[@artistnettwork2]

He’s really good .. he did research his work

[@pdias8469]

Trevor Noah is simply the best.

[@BrainFire]

This Super Bowl broke all viewing records -- the most-watched telecast in history . All due respect to Patrick Mahomes' mom :) but all the "new" fans" (with their credit cards and spending money) were happy to have some extra shots of Swift and her celebrity filled booth. This was a calculated business move. It's about money.

[@stevenstewart782]

I really don't understand your stance here Why did you say he had to tell jokes that were complimentary Those are the types of jokes he should be telling because this show is supposed to be celebrating everyone in that room why would you wanna tell a joke that tears them down Tearing someone down is not funny never has been never will be

[@jasmelybaptiste5586]

Every woman is a queen, stop emphasizing on one person.

[@PaulosZuma-iv9de]

Trevor comes from a country where even politicians laugh at his jokes about them and those jokes are not exactly complimentary but well presented and respectful too 😅😅😅😅

[@katherinedeklerk8333]

It was 25 seconds.

[@zebratroopfan6695]

Trevor was fantastic. The guy at the Golden Globes just wasn’t very good. I didn’t know who he was before and I was shocked. Not that he mentioned anyone in particular but that it was just bad.

[@justinelord95]

Trevor was awesome 😊

[@cherylreinell857]

Comedians don’t know how to tell a joke.

[@sherrionjenkins6171]

I really enjoyed this video and Trevor did a great job

[@danmiranda888]

Trevor id liked by all . And he is easy on the ears

[@IHappyChicken]

Gotta love Trever, this is what the Oscars needed but got Kimmel..

[@Rebelheart06]

TREVOR IS TOP DOG!!!😊

[@alohasargent]

Jo Koy's joke was poorly delivered and was preceded by other bad jokes, that were poorly received by the entire room. Additionally, the joke was preceded by literally *months* of sexist, often MAGA-related posts on social media making the *same* bad joke, so it lacked originality, and must be understood in that context. The whole point is that Taylor is *NOT* actually shown that much during games. In fact, they barely show her at all -- usually a few times totalling about 20 seconds during a 3-hour broadcast. The people complaining about her at the games are either sexist, or subconsciously threatened by powerful women, or mad that she doesn't support Trump, or want to blame her for any Chiefs loss ("she's distracting him!"), or want to blame her for any Chiefs win ("the games are rigged for publicity!") I could say more, but I hope that helps to better understand where people are coming from.

[@Fusemoree]

Oh my gosh! Shaddup!! Seriously. Shut the entire f up. And im a woman saying this so im not sexist, or misogynistic, or any other one of the buzz words that you weirdos like to use to explain away other peoples opinion that you disagree with. This whole obsession with Taylor Swift in the NFL is ridiculous. Just because she’s dating someone in the NFL it doesn’t mean we need to see her every game. The camera isnt panning to Ayesha curry every time steph is playing and hes a better basketball player than Taylors man is a footballer. So please just stfy

[@tammymcleod9860]

Brilliant Trevor!! 👍🏻😹

[@samsonadeyemi_]

He said the Grammys is gonna win an Oscar 😅😅

[@adolfowilliams6548]

Trevor is the greatest one 😂😂😂🎉

[@jaroleva]

Trevor Noah waa excellent!

[@user-mk6db7du9p]

🎉

[@miz6229]

Jo Koy doesn't have the finesse and charm of Travor. Jo didn't commit to the bit and delivered it badly.

[@user-yy3pk3kh3c]

Do you complain about spike or Nicholson or all the male celebs

[@lynneakalynno]

Trevor Noah is such a PRO❤kudos

[@StAlfonzo87]

My boy Trevor has never been able to say "6th" properly.

[@gennafer]

It's not that Jo Koy's joke about Taylor was offensive, it was that it wasn't funny. I'm usually a fan of Jo Koy's but he wasn't funny that night and you could tell all the jokes were just lame things people think of when they think of that star. It would help if you people stopped defending it like she's being uptight. Leo stopped laughing at the jokes about the age of his girlfirends years ago but the jokes remain unfunny and no one calls him a bad sport about it. Saying the most obvious thing about someone or something everyone has said is just low hanging fruit at best and parroting at worst.

[@jaxonmcalley]

Grammy's gonna win an Oscar. Lmao

[@cyruslad5462]

Trevor did great but Ricky should host everything, it should be law.

[@thanduxolophungula1845]

The grammys winning an Oscar 😂😂😂😭😭

[@jilld.268]

It is simply not true that the complaining is equal when they cut to other people. She triggers them.

[@ericgen5022]

Trevor was excellent.