LOS ANGELES – Simu Liu, the host of this year’s People’s Choice Awards, has promised that there will be no Taylor Swift slander during the show. The “Shang-Chi” star made the pledge on social media after comedian Jo Koy’s joke about Swift at the Golden Globes. Liu, a self-proclaimed Swiftie, attended her concert last year and has been a fan for some time. The People’s Choice Awards will air on Sunday, Feb. 18, on NBC, E!, and Peacock.
Liu’s commitment to not targeting Swift comes after Koy’s quip about the frequent shots of Swift at NFL broadcasts, which show her reaction while watching her boyfriend, Travis Swift, perform for the Kansas City Chiefs. The joke did not sit well with Swift, and her unamused expression quickly spread across social media.
In light of this incident, Liu made it clear that he respects Swift and will not engage in any jokes or comments at her expense during the People’s Choice Awards. As a fan of Swift, he attended the Eras Tour and spoke about the experience on Jimmy Kimmel’s show.
The People’s Choice Awards will be broadcasted on NBC, E!, and Peacock on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tune in to see Liu fulfill his promise to leave Swift alone during the show.
In summary, Simu Liu, the host of the upcoming People’s Choice Awards, has pledged not to make any derogatory remarks about Taylor Swift during the event. This promise comes after comedian Jo Koy’s joke at the Golden Globes involving Swift. Liu, a devoted fan of Swift, attended her concert and is a self-proclaimed Swiftie. The People’s Choice Awards will be televised on Feb. 18 on NBC, E!, and Peacock.