Gretchen Ho, Jo Koy and Kiko Rustia | Image: @gretchenho @jokoy @kikorustia IG
Gretchen Ho and Kiko Rustia engaged in a heated discussion over Jo Koy’s Golden Globe hosting after the former “Survivor” castaway member answered Ho’s post that called Jo Koy’s hosting stint a “wasted opportunity.”
On X (formerly Twitter), Rustia replied to the former TV Patrol anchor’s tweet and argued that it was not a “wasted opportunity,” as Jo Koy was brave enough to take on the hosting gig that no one had wanted to sign up for.
“Rising to the challenge, win or fail, is never a wasted opportunity. Jo Koy may have blundered, but the fact remains: he took on that role and got up on that stage when others couldn’t and wouldn’t. That said, disabling comments is a wasted opportunity to learn from one’s blunder,” wrote Rustia.
Rising to the challenge, win or fail, is never a wasted opportunity. @Jokoy may have blundered, but the fact remains: he took on that role and got up that stage when others couldnt and wouldnt.
That said, disabling comments is a wasted opportunity to learn from one's blunder. https://t.co/fZ6Ty7BNtu
— kiko rustia (@kikorustia) January 16, 2024
Ho then went on to explain that she never intended for the “wasted opportunity” remark to be taken in a different context, as she just wanted to weigh in on the “uncomfortable” jokes that the comedian made on stage.
“I meant a different thing about the “wasted opportunity” comment, and my mistake was not explaining it well, and it was used as a clickbait headline,” said the former volleyball player.
“It was really about how he threw his writers under the bus. He himself said in an interview that this was a ‘rookie move’ on his part,” added Ho.
The TV5 anchor further elaborated on the jokes that she was referring to and emphasized that it was a personal opinion and that she had received drawbacks from it days after she expressed it online.
“I also found some of the jokes off—like the Barbie one. In an influential stage such as Hollywood where they’re trying to disentangle stereotypes, it was contrary [to] what they were trying to do,” she said.
“Am I not allowed to have my opinion as a viewer? Also, I already got a lot of flak for posting this, sir. What else do you want?” Ho concluded.
I meant a different thing about the “wasted opportunity” comment, and my mistake was not explaining it well, and it was used as a clickbait headline.
It was really about how he threw his writers under the bus. He himself said in an interview, that this was a ‘rookie move’ on his…
— Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) January 16, 2024
Rustia replied back and said he did not mean to offend and noted that a follow-up tweet from the anchor would have cleared up the misconceptions.
Ho expressed her openness and said that it’s the reason she’s been replying to have a conversation, and she ended her stand with a “thanks.”
Agree, and noted :) Thanks.
— Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) January 16, 2024
Jo Koy drew massive criticism at his Golden Globes hosting gig last Jan. 7 after he threw “misogynistic” jokes. However, many celebrities came to his defense.