The Toast The Hardest Working Man in Hollywood with Justin Sylvester: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
Claudia and Justin dive into the drama surrounding Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo skipping interviews at the 'Wicked' premiere. They chat about the bold theme for the 2026 Met Gala, focused on body positivity. Cher makes a historic return to SNL, and they speculate on her performance. The troubling burglaries at RHOBH stars' homes raise eyebrows about celebrity privacy. Lastly, they discuss the significant settlement for Ron Goldman's family against OJ Simpson and offer heartfelt advice in the Dear Toasters segment.
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Front-Runner For A Morning Co-Host
- Justin A. Sylvester describes his repeated guest-hosting on Today-related segments and his status as a frontrunner for a co-host role.
- He explains producers keep rotating big-name guests, which prolongs the temporary lineup rather than naming a permanent co-host.
Live Your Life To Be Interesting On TV
- Justin tells entertainers to live a full life to bring authentic material to TV rather than sacrificing social life for early-morning jobs.
- He urges creators to go out and have experiences so their on-air personality remains interesting.
Why Pair Names With Skilled Hosts
- Justin argues networks can pair a famous name with a skilled co-host to avoid awkward red-carpet interviews.
- He says a trained host acts as a "hype man" who steers interviews and manages egos for smoother coverage.
