Michael Yo
About Michael Yo
Michael Yo, born Michael Yo Simmons on November 20, 1974, in Houston, Texas, is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and television host. He co-hosted The Insider on CBS and has hosted Yo Show on Yahoo! TV. Yo has appeared regularly on the comedy panel of Chelsea Lately, served as a guest host for The Talk on CBS, and worked as a pop culture commentator on Showbiz Tonight. He played football for the University of Arkansas, but his football career was cut short due to multiple concussions. His film credits include Losing Control, The Cookout 2, and Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring.
Yo previously worked as a correspondent for E! News, The Daily 10, and Extra, and coached Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian as radio DJs for their show Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami on E!. In 2001, he appeared in a season one episode of Fear Factor. He started a podcast with comedian Jo Koy on July 23, 2012, called The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show. He appeared on season 15 of America's Got Talent performing stand-up comedy, receiving a yes from all four judges and advancing to the next round before being eliminated in the Quarter-Finals.
Since 2021, Yo and news correspondent Nikki Novak have hosted Nexstar Media Group's annual New Year's Eve special from Las Vegas. In 2022, he appeared on the Netflix baking competition Is It Cake? as a judge, and on September 8, 2025, he began hosting the game show Scrambled Up. Yo was born to an African-American father and Korean mother, and in a 2012 interview he stated that being biracial in the United States is "a uniquely relatable and American experience in life," describing comedy as a form of "story telling and making real connections with the audience."
Videos (1,161)
Videos 1 to 24 of 1,161.
0:56“White” vs “White White” | Michael Yo
10M views
0:49You Fought For THIS? | Michael Yo
4.7M views
0:32My Asian Mom Has No Filter | Michael Yo
4.4M views
1:00Gasping for Air | Michael Yo
4.2M views
0:55Half Black Panther | Michael Yo
2.9M views
0:53I Would Kill For You | Michael Yo
2.8M views
0:22Noodle Ram?
2.8M views
0:59Offensive Juneteenth Celebration | Michael Yo
2.6M views
11:05Korean Mom, Black Dad , White Wife | Michael Yo 마이클 요
2.4M views
1:00Asian Mom Beatdown | Michael Yo
2.4M views
0:47He’s The Biggest Threat To My Daughter | Michael Yo
2.3M views
0:42COVID Ain’t That Bad | Michael Yo
1.6M views
0:32Dad In The Closet (The Yos) | Michael Yo
1.2M views
28:39Michael Yo | I NEVER Thought | Full Comedy Special
862.7K views
0:34I Hate All Men | Michael Yo
757.4K views
0:39Nursery Rhyme Gone Wrong | Michael Yo
738.3K views
3:13Asian Moms Never Lie | Michael Yo
699.4K views
3:20Mom, That's Racist (Stand-Up Comedy) | Michael Yo
688.1K views
0:59Instant Love? (The Yos)
640.6K views
0:59Fighting with Myself | Michael Yo
541.6K views
6:05Meet The Yo Family | Michael Yo
520.7K views
27:32Michael Yo | Snack Daddy (Full Comedy Special)
506.9K views
0:58Aries Spears: Obama Impression (Yo Show)
498.3K views
0:41Parenting Advice | Michael Yo
426.6K viewsGuest appearances (39)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Michael Yo.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 39.
1:09Michaël Youn trouve un trésor sous son parquet
Arthur (animateur)
2.6M views
0:54Michaël Youn nous raconte ses anecdotes à l’armée
Arthur (animateur)
2.4M views
0:50Michaël Youn avait tout tenté pour échapper au service militaire
Arthur (animateur)
2.3M views
25:36MICHAËL YOUN dans le JARRY SHOW
Anthony Lambert
571.9K views
28:46Devine qui est Chauve (feat Thomas Deseur et Michaël Youn)
Kev Adams
515.3K views
0:37Mais quel âge a vraiment Michaël Youn ? Le mystère reste entier
Arthur (animateur)
146K views
4:40Michaël Youn et Cyril Hanouna en roue libre
Cyril Hanouna
112.5K views
0:54Fatal - Le nouveau film de Michaël Youn
Stéphane Rousseau
80.8K views
1:42Lessons For A Happy Marriage | Nateland Presents: The Showcase - Michael Yo
Nate Bargatze
45.2K views
9:48Michael Youn se réveille à Marrakech sans comprendre | STARS SOUS HYPNOSE
Arthur (animateur)
36.8K views
1:18Il envoie une cassette... Michael Youn l'appelle à 7h du mat' !
Laurent Baffie
36.1K views
3:04Gros délire entre Cyril Hanouna et Michaël Youn
Cyril Hanouna
35.2K views
12:57Michaël Youn a eu très peur
Arthur (animateur)
29.1K views
3:48Cyril Hanouna et Michaël Youn en folie
Cyril Hanouna
25.7K views
43:17Michael Yo Vs Tahir Moore - WORDING IS HARDER!
Tahir Moore
25.2K views
1:54:27Bertcast # 520 - Michael Yo & ME
Bert Kreischer
23.6K views
1:16Michael Yo on how the Osbournes played a part in his love story | Funjelah | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
22K views
1:08The Difference Between Men And Women | Nateland Presents: The Showcase - Michael Yo
Nate Bargatze
21.2K views
1:01:19HoneyDew Podcast | Michael Yo Was Patient Zero
Ryan Sickler
16.8K views
11:59Michael Yo | Nateland Presents: The Showcase
Nate Bargatze
10.6K views
6:20Michaël Youn a tout fait pour ne pas faire l'armée !
Arthur (animateur)
10.3K views
1:43:18EP54 Riffin With Michael Yo
Erik Griffin
8.8K views
1:02Michael Yo is a "fake it till you make it" success story! | Funjelah | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
7.5K views
1:25:37The One without The Video Footage with Michael Yo: Funjelah EP 108
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
7.4K viewsChannels on this page: Arthur (animateur), Anthony Lambert, Kev Adams, Cyril Hanouna, Stéphane Rousseau, Nate Bargatze, Laurent Baffie, Tahir Moore, Bert Kreischer, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Ryan Sickler, Erik Griffin
Frequently asked questions
What is Michael Yo best known for?
He co-hosted The Insider on CBS, hosted Yo Show on Yahoo! TV, and has appeared regularly on the comedy panel of Chelsea Lately.
How did Michael Yo do on America's Got Talent?
On season 15, he performed stand-up comedy and received a yes from all four judges, advancing to the next round before being eliminated in the Quarter-Finals.
What podcast did Michael Yo start with Jo Koy?
On July 23, 2012, he started a podcast with comedian Jo Koy called The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show.
What is Michael Yo's ancestry?
He was born to an African-American father and a Korean mother who met while his father, a U.S. army veteran, was stationed in South Korea.
What game show did Michael Yo begin hosting in 2025?
On September 8, 2025, he began hosting the new game show Scrambled Up.
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