Jimmy Kimmel is all set to host Primetime Emmy Awards 2020

Talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel are all set to host Emmy Awards this year. This will be third time Kimmel will be hosting Primetime Emmy Awards. But apart from Kimmel’s hosting duties, executive producers are yet to anunce how award show will be handled in terms of ongoing pandemic.

Jimmy Kimmel ready to host Emmy Awards 2020

ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has led to several major awards shows being eir cancelled or postponed. Many movie and TV series shoots have also been halted since February due to Coronavirus outbreak across globe. But amidst this pandemic crisis, 72nd Emmy Awards will be taking place this September.

Recently, ABC, televising partner of Emmy Awards 2020 anunced that talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will be taking over as host of prestigious award show. This will be third time Jimmy will host Emmys after 2012 and 2016. award show will reportedly be taking place on September 20, 2020, at 8 p.m. EST.

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But apart from award show’s host and its date, furr information about telecast has t been revealed. Jimmy Kimmel took to Twitter and confirmed news about him hosting award show this year. However, he too refrained from disclosing any new information.

According to a media portal’s report, many scenarios are being explored by executive producers regarding this year’s award shows. A complete virtual version or in-person event with some virtual aspects are two options that are under discussion. But while selecting a particular format for award show, health and safety of all attendees is top priority.

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ABC Entertainment President, Karey Burke, in her statement to a media portal, talked about this year’s Emmy's and host Jimmy Kimmel. Karey said that she is pretty sure that Kimmel will deliver a funny and moving Primetime Emmy show. In her statement, ABC Entertainment President also called Jimmy a “true master of ceremonies”.

Apart from getting ready to host Emmys Awards 2020, Jimmy Kimmel is also busy hosting home-edition of his talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live. Hence Kimmel’s choice as Emmys host comes as a natural choice amidst ongoing pandemic. Beyond Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy is also executive producing ABC Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Kimmel effect has even resulted in show being picked up for a second season.

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