Host For 2022 Emmy Awards Revealed

Kenan Thompson is set to host the 2022 Emmy Awards as it was announced today.

The Saturday Night Live star will emcee the ceremony airing on NBC and streaming live on Peacock on Monday, Sept. 12.

“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 makes it even more special,” Thompson said in a statement.

“Kenan is well-regarded as one of funniest, likeable and accomplished performers of the last two decades and his tenure on Saturday Night Live speaks for itself.

"We know he’ll bring an excitement and professionalism to the Emmy Awards that a show of this stature deserves”  the NBC vice president said.

Thompson himself is an Emmy winner, taking home the award for outstanding original music and lyrics (shared with SNL co-star Chris Redd, writer Will Stephen and composer Eli Brueggemann) in 2018.

The six-time nominee has been nominated three times as a supporting actor for SNL and last year was double-nominated for the NBC sketch comedy series and for his lead role in Kenan.

The 2022 Emmy Awards is set to air live coast-to-coast from the Microsoft Theater on Monday, Sept. 12.

The Creative Arts ceremonies will take place on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4.