Anthony AndersonĀ will host the long-awaitedĀ 75th Emmy AwardsĀ come January 2024.
The Emmys, usually in September, were rescheduled with otherĀ HollywoodĀ awards due to labor strikes.
In a statement, Anderson said, “With our industry’s recent challenges behind us, we can get back to what we love ā dressing up and honoring ourselves. And there’s no better celebratory moment to bring the creative community together than the milestone 75th Emmy Awards.”
He joked, “WhenĀ FOXĀ asked me to host this historic telecast, I was over the moon that Taylor Swift was unavailable, and now I can’t wait to be part of the biggest night in television.”
“Anthony is a multi-talented performer and a great friend to the Television Academy,” said Academy ChairĀ Frank Scherma. “We are thrilled that he is hosting what promises to be a rich celebration of the year’s outstanding television, as well as 75 years of Emmys excellence!”
Earlier this year, the Emmys revealed nominations for their 2023 awards, showcasingĀ SuccessionĀ in the lead with an impressive 27 nods.Ā The Last of Us,Ā The White Lotus, andĀ Ted LassoĀ also earned multiple nominations.
The Emmys are set for 8 p.m. on January 15 atĀ Los Angeles’ Peacock TheaterĀ and will be streamable onĀ HuluĀ the following day.
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