Awards News August 31, 2026

Colin Hanks, Julianne Hough and Wanda Sykes Among Presenters for Night One of 78th Emmy Awards

Star-Studded Lineup of Presenters for Two-Night Celebration Honoring the Best in Artistic and Technical Achievement in Television Programming Sept. 5 and 6

The Television Academy today announced presenters for night one of the 78th Emmy Awards on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE, helmed by executive producer Bob Bain and Bob Bain Productions.

This year's presenters are a diverse blend of beloved television stars and up-and-coming talents representing Emmy-nominated shows and popular television series across various viewing platforms and genres.

Presenters for Saturday, Sept. 5, include:

Nyesha Arrington (Top Chef), Brittany Broski (Royal Court), Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio (The Challenge), Sean Evans (Hot Ones), R'Bonney Gabriel (Project Runway), Bill Glass (Queenpins), Colin Hanks (Silo; Lucky Strike), Julianne Hough (Dancing with the Stars), Brianna LaPaglia (Plan Bri Uncut), Ariana Madix (Love Island USA), Heather McMahan (Absolutely Not), Julie Chen Moonves (Big Brother), Kareem Rahma (SubwayTakes), Lisa Rinna (The Traitors), Stassi Schroeder (House of Stassi), Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws), Chris "CT" Tamburello (Hunting Games), Jet Tila (Chef Grudge Match), Whitney Way Thore (My Big Fat Fabulous Life) and West Wilson (Summer House).

The 78th Emmy Awards will be held over three nights, Sept. 5, 6 and 14. The Sept. 14 ceremony, hosted by Emmy-winner Mariska Hargitay, will be broadcast live on NBC from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will stream live and on demand on Peacock. Nights one and two will be edited into a single broadcast: the 78th Emmy Awards (Creative Arts), airing Saturday, Sept. 12, on FXX at 8 p.m. ET/PT, available to stream on Hulu the next day.

*Presenters subject to change.

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Stephanie Goodell
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