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John Mulaney Made a Very Dirty Joke at the Emmys & CBS Hit the Censor
- On Monday, comedian John Mulaney presented the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, delivering a widely discussed monologue that drew sustained laughter from the crowd.
- Mulaney jokingly claimed men have been "historically unrepresented" on television, describing the nominees as "a crop of prom kings" who are "not soft like the dad on 'Bluey."
- References included DJ Khaled's 2018 comments about oral sex, which resulted in broadcast censorship, and an excerpt from actor Frank Vincent's 2007 book on manhood.
- Following the broadcast, social media users praised Mulaney's performance, with many arguing his comedic presentation proved he should host the Emmy Awards ceremony next year.
- Noah Wyle secured the Outstanding Lead Actor award for his role in The Pitt on HBO, concluding the segment after Mulaney's monologue drew sustained applause at the Peacock Theatre.
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John Mulaney brought his stand-up style to the Emmys 2026, but one part of his presentation did not make it through the broadcast uncensored. The comedian appeared to present the award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama. During his remarks, he referenced DJ Khaled and turned an old interview quote into an adult joke […]
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