Broadcasting & Cable has the news:
“Hosting the Emmys has been a dream of mine ever since they told me I was doing it,” said Fallon said in a statement.
Variety first reported last week that NBC was working on a deal with Fallon. “His proven skills as a comedian and host — as well as his openness to new ideas — will fully engage audiences and ultimately deliver a lively Emmy telecast,” said Paul Telegdy, Executive VP, alternative programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios, in a statement.
“Jimmy Fallon provided one of the most memorable and talked about moments from last year’s Emmy telecast,” said ATAS Chairman-CEO John Shaffner Chairman in a statement, referring to Fallon’s auto-tune bit.
Emmy nominations will be announced Thursday, July 8 at 5:40 a.m. The awards telecast will air on NBC Sunday, Aug. 29 (5-8 p.m. PT, 8-11 p.m. ET).