Joyful Moment: Trevor Noah Earns Applause for Witty Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Joke at the Grammys

Grammys host Trevor Noah applauded for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce joke during award show

Grammys host Trevor Noah received praise for his well-received joke about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, a refreshing contrast to Jo Koy’s earlier quip at the Golden Globes. Koy’s remark about fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes faced backlash, but Noah seized the opportunity to bring humor without offense during the Grammys.

As Swift entered the room, Noah lightened the atmosphere, joking about the positive impact on the local economy when she moved through. Addressing the criticism of NFL fans complaining about cameras cutting to Swift at games, Noah playfully defended her and pledged to cut to football players whenever her name was mentioned.

Swift seemed to enjoy the joke this time round. Credit: CBS

The camera then humorously shifted to actor and former NFL star Terry Crews, eliciting laughs from the audience. Swift, visible in the footage, seemed to enjoy the lighthearted turn of events.

Fans on social media praised Noah’s approach, emphasizing how he successfully made a joke involving Taylor Swift without crossing any lines. The positive reception was evident in Swift giving Noah a big hug as the ceremony concluded.

Twitter reactions highlighted the contrast with previous attempts at Swift-related jokes, with users commending Noah for generating laughter and love without resorting to misogyny. Overall, the consensus was that Noah’s humor struck the right chord, offering a well-received and enjoyable moment at the Grammys.