Quote from Oladosun Joshua Segun on April 16, 2025, 4:49 PM

That's right! Nate Bargatze, known for his clean and relatable comedy, will host the 77th Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This marks his first time hosting an awards show, though he's no stranger to the spotlight, having hosted Saturday Night Live twice and starred in multiple comedy specials. Bargatze's humor resonates across generations, making him a great choice for the event.

"It’s a huge honor to be asked to host such an iconic awards show," Nate said in a statement April 16, "and I’m beyond excited to work with CBS to create a night that can be enjoyed by families around the world."

The 46-year-old is no stranger to hosting duties as the two-time Saturday Night Live host most recently helming CBS' special Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas back in December.

The celebrated stand-up comic has also starred in six comedy specials including his most recent, Netflix's Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, which also released in December.

"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," Television Academy chair Cris Abrego said in a statement. “We are thrilled to be able to leverage his one-of-a-kind perspective to entertain TV fans watching this year’s Emmy telecast."

Absolutely! Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, the beloved father-son duo from Schitt's Creek, hosted the 76th Emmy Awards in 2024. They brought their signature charm and humor to the event, making it a memorable evening. Their hosting gig marked the first time a father-son pair took on the role, and they were praised for their lighthearted banter and chemistry.

It seems the Emmys are embracing comedians and entertainers with unique perspectives for hosting duties. Nate Bargatze is certainly following in great footsteps

"We were asked before and it didn’t feel like the right time for whatever reason,” Dan told the LA Times in a joint interview with his dad published ahead of the ceremony. “Then we were asked again this year, and I think ran out of reasons not to do it. It seemed like a fun little challenge—not little, quite huge actually.”

“We were both obviously kind of nervous, because it’s kind of a tough thing to do,” Eugene added. “You’re letting yourself out there and whatever, whatever, is it worth it? We could coast into the fall quite easily without doing this and have a fun time watching it on TV. But I guess something was drawing us into it.”

Nate's appointment as host of the 2025 Emmy Awards comes amid a hot streak for comedians hosting award shows: Nikki Glaser garnered rave reviews as host of the Golden Globes in January, while Conan O'Brien won praise for his hosting performance at the 2025 Oscars.

In fact, both of their performances went over so well that they've both already been asked to return as the respective hosts for next year's ceremonies. However, it's clear that the Levy duo left a lasting impression with their hosting gig, as their performance was widely praised. Are you a fan of their work, or are you more excited to see what Nate Bargatze brings to the stage?

"Hosting the Golden Globes this year was without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career,” Nikki told The Hollywood Reporter of the news in March. “I can’t wait to do it again, and this time in front of the team from The White Lotus, who will finally recognize my talent and cast me in season four as a Scandinavian Pilates instructor with a shadowy past."

Well, that's a fantastic and witty remark! It seems like someone is dreaming big about joining The White Lotus cast. Season 4 of the show is already stirring up speculation about its location and characters, but a Scandinavian Pilates instructor with a mysterious backstory would definitely add an intriguing twist to the mix