Andy Samberg is to host this year's Emmy Awards, and after breaking the news he warned viewers that they're in for a "wild ride" when he takes the helm of the primetime ceremony.
Andy Samberg and wife Joanna Newsom
Honouring excellence in the television industry, the show comes live to viewers in America on FOX, this September 20.
In a statement, Andy writes: "Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers! "Like, in general you should buckle your seat belts in your car. In fact, even if you're not an Emmy viewer, you should buckle your seat belt. It can be dangerous on the road.
"Also, if you're not an Emmy viewer, you should strongly consider becoming one this year, because I'm hosting, and it's gonna be a wild ride. So buckle your seat belts."
Show bosses think that the former Emmy winner is "fearless" and the perfect choice for a host, with FOX Television Group chairmen and CEOs Gary Newman and Dana Walden saying in a statement: "The moment the Emmy Awards host was brought up, we said it had to be Andy.
"He is fearless, hilarious, an award-winning comedian, singer, writer and actor with incredible live TV experience. We know he'll deliver the laughs and give viewers an incredible night they will enjoy."
Chairman and CEO of the Television Academy, Bruce Rosenblum added: "It's wonderfully fitting that we have Andy Samberg, an Emmy Award winner himself, as our host for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.
"Andy has excelled in all aspects of the television universe, both from behind and in front of the camera. His humour, insights and charisma will be an exciting addition to our annual celebration of television's best and brightest."
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