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09.08.2022 / 18:37
Kenan Thompson to Host 2022 Emmy Awards
74th Emmy Awards — hosted by Kenan Thompson! NBC announced on Tuesday that the star is set to serve as the first-time host of this year's Emmys.Thompson, a six-time Emmy nominee — who was double-nominated last year, both for and his eponymous sitcom, -- has previously hosted the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, and returned as host of the 2022 NHL Awards in June.«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 press release. «Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.»Among this year's nominations, perennial drama favorite leads the way with the most nods at 25, however, last year's big comedy winner, , is hot on its trail with 20.