Trevor Noah is returning as Grammys host tonight for the fifth year in a row, and thank goodness for that. The former Daily Show host is the king of tasteful jokes that make us all (even uptight celebs) giggle, and don’t get him canceled. Seems like he’s sticking with this tried and true brand tonight!

In an interview with Variety ahead of the 2024 Grammys, the TV personality explained why hosting the award show can be intimidating. “I know this sounds like a weird thing to say, but you don’t want to disappoint the artists that you love,” he said. “Like, I cannot imagine what it would be like to tell a joke and turn and see Beyonce going [shakes his head and scowls].” Yeah, I would certainly never recover from that. Trevor stressed, “I do not wish for that experience. So I work twice as hard.” We love to see it.

I adore Trevor and pop girlies, so this is a very sacred night for me. A religious holiday, if you will. Naturally, I’ll be spending the evening judging red carpet looks, performances, and Trevor’s jokes. Please enjoy my ranking of Trevor Noah’s best jokes at the 2025 Grammys.

Trevor Noah’s Best Jokes At The 2025 Grammys

Trevor Noah’s Best Jokes At The 2025 Grammys, Ranked

1. “What the Super Bowl is to the NFL, what Father’s Day is to Nick Cannon, what Valentine’s Day is to romance, that’s what the Grammys is to music.”
2. “There’s been a few changes in Washington. So I’m gonna enjoy tonight because this may be my last time I get to host anything in this country.”
3. “I will say, though Beyoncé. There’s tariffs. We can’t afford a new tour, right? Maple syrup is about to be $50.”
4. (On Beyoncé): “Well, I hope she’ll be here. I can’t make her do anything. I’m just saying. I hope, if she doesn’t show up, we’ll just edit this out. It’s not live — it is, there’s nothing I can do.”
5. “Lady Gaga, I don’t know how you knew the theme of 2025 when you named your album (Mayhem).”
6. “Good luck to the Beatles! I think if they win this, it could open a few doors for them.”
7. “Taylor, if you break Taylor’s record, the Swifties are gonna come for you. They’re like an army of Kendrick Lamars.”
8. “For those of you Gen Z-ers who don’t know what TV commercials are, they’re like ads on TikTok, but you can’t swipe them away.”

Stay tuned for more of Trevor Noah’s jokes at the 2025 Grammys!