Mariska Hargitay to Host Emmys; First Woman to Emcee the Show In 15 Years
Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Emmy Awards, marking the first time a woman has emceed the ceremony in 15 years.
The brief
Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in Law & Order: SVU, will serve as the host for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. The event is scheduled to air on NBC in September.
Coverage from outlets including the Television Academy, The Guardian, AP News, and Variety highlights that this selection marks the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years. Simultaneously, industry reporting from Deadline, Gold Derby, and TVLine confirms that several titles, including Heated Rivalry and Every Year After, are ineligible for awards consideration this year.
Future reports will track the broadcast performance of the 78th Emmy Awards. Coverage does not yet specify additional presenters or the complete ceremony schedule.
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Quick answers
Who is hosting the 78th Emmy Awards?
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Why are some shows ineligible for the 2026 Emmys?
Coverage confirms that shows such as Heated Rivalry and Every Year After are not eligible for this year's awards, though it does not specify the exact regulatory criteria for this determination.
Where can the 2026 Emmy Awards be viewed?
The ceremony will be broadcast on NBC in September.
Sources (18)
- Why Heated Rivalry Isn't Eligible For This Year's Emmys TVLine · 45d ago
- Final reminder: ‘Heated Rivalry’ is not eligible at the Primetime Emmys, and here’s why Gold Derby · 45d ago
- Why 'Heated Rivalry' & 'Every Year After' Won't Get Emmys In 2026 Deadline · 45d ago
- 2026 TV Shows Not Eligible for Emmys This Year Yahoo · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay To Host The 2026 Emmy Awards As Women Take Center Stage Forbes · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay will host this year's Emmy Awards Yahoo · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmy Awards Los Angeles Times · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay to host 78th Emmy awards in September The Guardian · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay to Host 78th Emmy Awards on NBC Television Academy · 45d ago
- ‘SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay to be first female Emmys host in 15 years The Hill · 45d ago
- 'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmys KOMO · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay to Host 2026 Emmy Awards The Hollywood Reporter · 45d ago
- ‘Law and Order’ Star Becomes First Woman to Host Emmys in 15 Years The Daily Beast · 45d ago
- 'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmy Awards USA Today · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay To Host 2026 Emmy Awards On NBC Deadline · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in September on NBC AP News · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay to Host the Emmys The New York Times · 45d ago
- Mariska Hargitay to Host Emmys; First Woman to Emcee the Show In 15 Years Variety · 45d ago
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