The late-night host revealed the news on Twitter.
Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards.
The late-night host announced the news on Twitter, revealing
that he would be hosting the awards ceremony live on Sunday, Sept. 18 on ABC. “Until
then, have a great summer,” he added.
I am hosting the #Emmys on Sunday Sept 18. Until then, have a great summer.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) March 7, 2016
This is the second time hosting for the comedian. The host
of Jimmy Kimmel Live first emceed the
64th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012 when Modern
Family and Homeland took home the
top prizes.
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He follows Andy Samberg, who hosted the ceremony on FOX in
2015, and Seth Meyers, who hosted on NBC the year prior.
While details about the awards show haven’t been announced,
there’s no doubt that Kimmel will incorporate his popular late-night segment,
Mean Tweets. Watch the latest with Taraji P. Henson and George Clooney below:
