Comedian Nikki Glaser turned a high-profile gala moment into a headline when she took aim at Katy Perry during the 2026 Time100 event in New York City, delivering a joke that quickly resonated amid the singer’s ongoing controversy. Addressing Gayle King from the stage, Glaser said, “You had the courage to do something that so many people wouldn’t have the guts to do: Spend 12 minutes alone with Katy Perry,” before adding, “We thank you for that.” According to The Daily Beast , Glaser also joked about King’s participation in a widely publicized all-female spaceflight, saying, “What really blows my mind is that we have actual astronauts here tonight… and by astronaut, of course, I’m talking about Gayle King.” Glaser’s remarks come as Perry faces renewed scrutiny following allegations made by actress Ruby Rose, who claimed on social media that the singer sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.…