In the recent Golden Globes, the real winners and losers seem to be hiding behind the dazzling lights of Jo Koy’s hosting performance.

While news and social media mercilessly dissected Koy’s comedic attempts, the true loser isn’t the Filipino American comedian but the actual award winners. Their moment in the spotlight eclipsed by Koy’s polarizing routine, they find themselves overshadowed and forgotten. It’s a classic case of winning the trophy but losing the attention.

On the flip side, Jo Koy emerges as an unexpected victor. Despite the less-than-rave reviews, his name is now on everyone’s lips. Many Americans, previously oblivious to his existence, now know Jo Koy exists, and that’s a win in the entertainment business. Koy’s lackluster night might just turn into a golden opportunity, with more gigs coming his way than he could have dreamed of. Perhaps he deserves an honorary Golden Globe for stealing the spotlight from those who were supposed to shine.