SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star are slated to host the 25th annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 8 p.m. EST.
“From its first splash, SpongeBob has resonated with people of all ages, and I’m truly grateful to celebrate 25 years of positivity, optimism and nautical nonsense. Our entire cast and crew look forward to celebrating SpongeBob’s Silver Jubilee with our friends and fans across the globe,” said Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob Squarepants.
“When I first saw the pilot episode ‘Help Wanted’ in 1998, I was thrilled. I felt flushed with a childlike joy. This celebration of creativity, uniquely layered humor and playful delight have characterized SpongeBob SquarePants for the past 25 years. To portray Patrick, who still makes me laugh, amidst my stellar castmates and brilliant creative team is a gift beyond measure,” added Bill Fagerbakke, the voice of Patrick Star.
The TV duo will reportedly host the event in “an animated setting through enhanced graphics and advanced augmented reality.” The network is also planning to commemorate the award ceremony’s 25th anniversary with “new episodes of the show debuting in July; a movie focusing on the character of Sandy Cheeks, debuting on Netflix in August; limited-edition consumer products in partnership with the likes of Funko, Crocs, Loungefly and more.” A full list of performers and presenters will be released in the coming weeks.
