Awards this year,” James said in a statement. “I was told that I can say whatever I want. And after making sure that was true and that it would not be televised, that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”
“A few years ago, when I first worked with the hilarious and fearless Janelle James, my goal was to get her to host the WGA Awards,” said Hugh Fink, the executive producer of the L.A. version of the awards gala. “To commemorate this amazing event,” he quipped, “all nominees will be receiving a $10,000 cash gift, redeemable at all participating FTX Bitcoin exchanges.
The guild notes that after launching her stand-up career “at an open mic in a biker bar,” James has gone on to tour with Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, and David Cross. In 2016, she was named one of the 50 Funniest People in Brooklyn, and was featured in Just For Laughs Montreal’s New Faces showcase. in 2017, and that same yea, got her first TV writing credits on Black Monday was listed as Spotify’s top comedy podcast.
Not that anyone asked me...but I approve.
Another awards or game show host to be replaced by a minority African American. WTF!
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