Cedric the Entertainer to Serve as Emmys Host
July 12, 2021 11:30PM EDT

LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 16: Actor Cedric the Entertainer arrives to the premiere of Open Road Films’ “A Haunted House 2” at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on April 16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
It’s just been announced that Cedric the Entertainer will serve as executive producer and host this year’s 73rd Emmy Awards.
“Since I was a little boy huddled up next to my grandmother, television has always been my reliable friend,” said Cedric the Entertainer about his new gig. “It’s an enormous honor to host this year’s Emmy Awards.”
Cedric’s hosting duties expand his relationship with CBS. His sitcom The Neighborhood has been renewed for a fourth season.
Nominations for this year’s Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday morning.
What shows did you think will win Emmys this year?