9th August, 2022
Comedian and actor Kenan Thompson will host the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, NBC and the Television Academy said in a press release Tuesday.
Thompson, 44, will host the 74th annual ceremony in September.
The Primetime Emmys recognise excellence in U.S. primetime television programming.
“Being a part of this incredible evening where we honour the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC — my longtime network family — makes it even more special,” Thompson said.
“Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favourite shows.”
Thompson is an actor and comedian who stars on the NBC late-night sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
He is also known for the Nickelodeon series All That and Kenan & Kel.
“Kenan is well-regarded as one of the funniest, likeable and accomplished performers of the last two decades and his tenure on Saturday Night Live speaks for itself.
“We know he’ll bring an excitement and professionalism to the Emmy Awards that a show of this stature deserves,” NBCUniversal television and streaming EVP of live events Jen Neal said.
The Primetime Emmy Awards will take place Sept. 12 at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
The three-hour ceremony will air at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC and also stream on Peacock.