Apr 22 2008 06:10 PM ET

Reality hosts get their own category at Emmys

Categories: TV Biz

Jeff Probst, time to prepare that acceptance speech. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has created a new category for “Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program” that will be presented for the first time on Sept. 21 at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmys. According to Academy rules, the new category is only for the “proactive master of ceremony” and does not include reactive participants or judges (tough luck, Paula and Bruno). “Reality TV has become such an integral part of TV and our culture, so it only made sense for us to create this new, highly-competitive category,” said Academy chair John Shaffner.

Start campaigning now, Chenbot!

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  • majigail

    I nominate Ant for his inspired performance in Celebrity Fit Club!

  • Ceballos

    This category is Tom Bergeron’s to lose. He doesn’t take himself or the ridiculousness of “Dancing with the Stars” seriously, and is unbelievably quick on his feet. Then again, it’s possible that he just looks great compared to Samantha Harris.

  • alyson

    Phil Keoghan. ‘Nuff said.

  • Sally

    Agree alyson. I won’t mind seeing Ali Sweeney in this category. Jeff? Don’t make laugh?

  • Maria Sakhrani

    If Tom Bergeron gets to be entered seperately, then he’s the slamdunk winner (which I would love, though Phil Keoghan and Jeff Probst are the most worthy opponents.) However if he has to enter as a duo with Samantha, then his chances aren’t so good.
    Then again, should Ryan Seacrest win, the whole category would be a sham.

  • Alex B

    Miss Tyra y’all!!!

  • hellboy

    Tyra? Please. She’s a train wreck.

  • Anonymous

    I am going for Heidi :)

  • AA

    Go Browsie!

  • Allison

    I hate tyra…if she’s nominated, I’ll never watch the Emmy’s again. I wanna see a slot for reality show side kicks. Big John from Rock of Love needs an award.

  • alan

    Go Browsie Phil Keoghan!! With your high waisted pants and delicious eyebrow raising and for your patience in describing what a Roadbloack is over and over and over again.

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