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Noah's Last Grammys: Bieber Hero, Minaj Absent!
2 Feb
Summary
- Trevor Noah hosted the 2026 Grammys for the sixth time.
- He joked about Justin Bieber being a hero for an Apple update.
- Noah humorously noted Nicki Minaj's absence, referencing Trump.
Trevor Noah helmed the 2026 Grammy Awards for the sixth time, potentially marking his last hosting appearance. He began his monologue by acknowledging the opening performers, Bruno Mars and ROSÉ, and their song "APT," humorously comparing American drinking games to a Korean one.
Noah then lauded Justin Bieber as a "hero" for influencing a change in Apple's dictation button. He also made a notable jest regarding Nicki Minaj's absence, stating she was "at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues," which drew laughter from the audience.
The ceremony also saw Noah touch on political humor, referencing Lauryn Hill's 1999 Grammys performance and comparing the past to the present. His hosting duties have spanned from 2021 until this year, the final broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ before a move to ABC, Hulu, and Disney+.
