Nate Bargatze will host this year’s Emmy Awards

Celebrated stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards this fall.

Bargatze, known for his deadpan delivery and clean humor, had the highest-grossing comedy tour of 2024, per Billboard. His first time hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2023 was so successful that he returned to host the following year and made an appearance during its recent 50th anniversary special.

“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 said Wednesday in a press release.

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The Television Academy aims to build off of last year‘s successful telecast. Hosted by father-and-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy, the creators and co-stars of the Emmy-winning comedy “Schitt’s Creek,” the 76th Emmy Awards reached an average of 6.87 million viewers — the best showing since 2021, according to Nielsen.

The Grammy-nominated Bargatze is from Nashville, Tenn., a fact that colors his ultra-relatable comedy. His Southern dad charm and sharp jokes have helped him sell out arenas and land Netflix stand-up specials. Last year, he joined Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan and Sebastian Maniscalco for a memorable set at the Hollywood Bowl during the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival.

“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 in a press release. “We are thrilled to be able to leverage his one-of-a-kind perspective to entertain TV fans watching this year’s Emmy telecast.”

Emmys nominations will be announced July 15. The 77th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 5 p.m. Pacific on Sept. 14.