Host is a ‘natural fit’

In a joint statement, Fox and the TV Academy expressed: “After Anthony hosted our upcoming show, We Are Family, we knew he’d be a natural fit for a star-studded, anticipatory night like the Emmys.

“Anthony’s known for his humor, heart, and spontaneity, so he’s sure to give audiences in the theater and at home a night they’ll never forget.

“Anthony is a multi-talented performer and a great friend to the Television Academy.

“We are thrilled that he is hosting what promises to be a rich celebration of the year’s outstanding television, as well as 75 years of Emmys excellence!”

Anthony Anderson hosts the ceremony

Emceeing the night’s events is 11-time Emmy Award nominee, Anthony Anderson.

Regarding the telecast, the We Are Family host said: “With our industry’s recent challenges behind us, we can get back to what we love – dressing up and honoring ourselves.

“And there’s no better celebratory moment to bring the creative community together than the milestone 75th Emmy Awards.

“When Fox asked me to host this historic telecast, I was over the moon that Taylor Swift was unavailable.

“Now, I can’t wait to be part of the biggest night in television.”

Succession leads nominations

HBO’s Succession leads tonight’s awards with 27 nominations.

The Last of Us is the night’s runner-up with 24 nominations.

The White Lotus is the third most-recognized series with 23 nominations.

Ted Lasso, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Bear, Netflix’s BEEF, and Only Murders in the Building are also up for the night’s awards.

How to watch tonight

Tonight’s 2024 Emmys is slated to be broadcast via Fox at 8 pm EST.

For those without cable, the telecast can be live-streamed on Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, or Fox’s official website.

Tomorrow, viewers who missed the ceremony’s telecast can tune in to the ceremony on Hulu.