Nate Bargatze to Host 77th Emmy Awards: A New Challenge for the Highest-Grossing Comedian
Nate Bargatze, the comedian who sold over 1.2 million tickets to his “The Be Funny Tour” last year, is taking on a new challenge: hosting the 77th Emmy Awards on CBS. With his unique comedy style, Bargatze is set to bring a fresh perspective to the awards show. In a recent interview, he jokingly said that he only started thinking about the hosting gig this week, showcasing his laid-back and humorous approach to the task.
Bargatze’s Comedy Style: Funny, Not Mean
Bargatze described his comedy style, emphasizing that while he will make jokes about the shows, it will be done “in a way that is not mean.” He mentioned that he has been working on his material, trying to find the right balance between humor and respect. “I was like trying to think of like how, which way you want to go and it’s like … even we’ve had stuff written that I think was a little more roast stuff and then it’s like after you think about it a couple of days, I’m like ‘nah let’s go back another way.'” This approach is consistent with his previous work, including his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live.
Bargatze is excited to host the awards show, saying, “you kind of dream of like hosting some kind of award show … it’s very flattering to even get asked to do it.” He also acknowledged the unique challenge of performing in front of a live audience of celebrities, rather than his usual crowd. “I’m used to performing in front of live people, not an audience like this of all the people that you know. So, it will be fun to get in there, get on stage, get that first joke, hear that first laugh and then just get running and just really make your own of it.”
Preparation and Advice from Fellow Comedians
To prepare for the hosting gig, Bargatze has sought advice from fellow comedians, including Conan, Colbert, Fallon, and Lorne Michaels. While he appreciates their input, he knows that ultimately, he needs to be himself. “Everybody is just kind of like you just have to do you. It’s hard to take exact advice – but like Colbert, Fallon, I talked to Lorne Michaels a little bit about it. You just kind of take it all in … but it all comes back to like just do you. Do what you know to do,” he said.
The 77th Emmy Awards will air on Sunday, September 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. With Bargatze at the helm, the show is sure to be an entertaining and memorable event. For more information, visit Here
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