Kathy Griffin has been announced as the host of the 41st Annual Daytime Emmys.
The comedienne, who is an Emmy winner herself, will take charge of the prize-giving at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 22.
Of hosting the event, Griffin says:
“I am beyond thrilled to be hosting what I’m told is the most important television event of the year.
“Knowing that over 100 million people from every corner of the planet will be watching, I will try to keep my nerves at bay and deliver a great show.”
The funnywoman couldn’t help cracking a joke, adding:
“I can only hope that at the end of the evening, critics and fans alike will compare it to the experience they once had watching Neil Armstrong take man’s first step on the moon.”
The event will be available to stream online but will not be broadcast on TV after the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and a number of cable networks failed to secure a deal.
The ceremony can be viewed live at www.daytimeemmys.net.
