Nabil Ahmad Unfazed by Online Criticism, Jokes Are Pre-Planned and Approved

Malaysian television host Nabil Ahmad, 42, remains unfazed by online criticism regarding his excessive jokes during live broadcasts. He considers such reactions a natural part of his profession, aiming to create buzz and ensure the programs he hosts gain attention.

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I consider it related to the job of hosting. What happens on stage, and then netizens talk about it on social media, that's part of my job.

"As a host, I want attention. I've always done something that makes an impact, that becomes a talking point," Ahmad said. "Only then is there something I've delivered on stage. If you want to be a host, you need to do something on stage that grabs public attention, whether it's good or bad. For me, any form of publicity is good."

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As a host, I want attention. I've always done something that makes an impact, that becomes a talking point.

Ahmad explained that potentially sensitive jokes, even those involving body-shaming, are not personal and do not offend his co-hosts because they are pre-planned. "Maybe many don't know that what is said on stage is based on a script that has already been written," he revealed. "It doesn't matter who my co-host is, Azeva, Sherry Alhadad, or even when teasing Datuk Ramli M.S., it's scripted and has the approval of all parties."

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Maybe many don't know that what is said on stage is based on a script that has already been written.

He further clarified that all content is vetted by the television station's censorship board. "So, everything discussed on stage has been filtered, and if something inappropriate slips out during a live broadcast, the TV station will mute it," Ahmad shared. He is willing to be the subject of jokes to ensure the program remains lively and entertaining, emphasizing that there is no room for hurt feelings among co-hosts as everything is discussed and agreed upon beforehand. "There's no such thing as hurt feelings, with anyone. No need to apologize after 'roasting' someone," he added.

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So, everything discussed on stage has been filtered, and if something inappropriate slips out during a live broadcast, the TV station will mute it.