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LOS ANGELES — Slapstick comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards, CBS introduced Wednesday.
One of the widespread stand-ups at present working, Bargatze will emcee the Sept. 14 ceremony on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Whereas the Oscars have discovered success with Conan O’Brien, set to return in 2026, and the Golden Globes with returning host Nikki Glaser, the Emmys have had a tougher time discovering an everyday host. The final 4 Emmys have been hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, Anthony Anderson, Kenan Thompson and Cedric the Entertainer.
“Nate is one of the hottest comics in the business with a remarkable and hilarious brand of comedy that deeply resonates with multi-generational audiences around the globe,” mentioned Cris Abrego, chair of the Tv Academy.
Bargatze, whereas but to emcee a significant awards present, is among the many most sought-after entertainers, releasing three Netflix specials together with December’s “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze” and internet hosting “Saturday Night Live.” With greater than 1.2 million tickets bought in 2024, in accordance with Pollstar, he was the top-earning comic of the 12 months.
“It’s a huge honor to be asked to host such an iconic awards show and I’m beyond excited to work with CBS to create a night that can be enjoyed by families around the world,” Bargatze mentioned.
Final 12 months’s Emmys, hosted by the father-son Levy duo, reached 6.87 million common viewers, in accordance with Nielsen, up 54% from the earlier 12 months.
