Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson will host the 2022 Emmy Awards, it has been announced.
Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson will host the 2022 Emmy Awards, it has been announced.
The US comedian said the prospect of hosting duties were “ridiculously exciting” ahead of the annual event next month.
The 74th Emmy Awards will take place on Monday September 12 on US network NBC.
“Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor 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 in a statement shared with US media outlets.
Join us LIVE from the Television Academy for the 74th Los Angeles Area Emmys Awards! https://t.co/Svk0wCKXSs
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) July 24, 2022
“Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favourite shows.”
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