Jul 25, 2008, 06:09 PM | by Michael Ausiello
Categories: 2008 Emmy Awards
Tom Bergeron
Heidi Klum
Howie Mandel
Jeff Probst
Ryan Seacrest
That's right, this year there will be five, count 'em, five, emcees. And they all have something in common (aside from the fact that they're all reality-show hosts). What is it that connects them all? First one to guess correctly in the comments section gets a free, mint-condition Brainy Smurf!
Steven Chappell Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 11:54 AM EST
They are all going to stink at it? That's my guess as to the connection.
Brian Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 10:34 AM EST
They will all be part of the lowest EVER rated Prime Time Emmy's.
Mark Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 12:43 PM EST
They are all nominated! But that's old news. Can someone tell my why Cat Deeley was not nominated from SYTYCD? She is by far on of the best presenters on TV. Can she at least present an award?
Elizabeth Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 11:35 AM EST
I just would've stuck with Tom Bergeron - he is my hero!
Raven_Moon Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 08:24 PM EST
They should have got Conan or Ellen, again. At least then, the Emmy's were entertaining.
Kyle Jackson Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 07:56 PM EST
They are the 5 hosts of the highest rated Reality Shows on TV.....Now give me my damn free, mint-condition Brainy Smurf.......uh please :)
samantha Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 05:51 PM EST
Who cares!? Wheres the new Ausiello TV with the House scoop?!
GaGaGuy Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 05:14 PM EST
Ryan and Jeff must bring the height average down to about 5' 2".
Why is everyone assuming this is bad? Though I wish they would just let Ryan do it. I like him as a host.
GingerCat Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 03:38 PM EST
Except for Bergeron, this sounds totally hideous. I expect the lowest rated Emmys in years, possibly ever.
Allison Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 11:39 AM EST
UGH. As if last year's Emmys weren't bad enough? Isn't it time for the fascination with reality television to be over? Thank God for the DVR. I'll be FFwrding through all their inane commentary.
Tiffany Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 09:05 AM EST
No Brainy Smurf desired. Just wanted to add my opinion to the others that it isn't the same without the Philiminator.
Fiz Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 06:26 AM EST
Guys, guys, they're not choosing one out of the five, they're picking all of them. And I like the idea, BTW. Still wish Phil was there.
Reina Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 09:58 PM EST
They're all AFTRA and are all nominated? Are either of those it? Forget your smurf, I'd rather have that House scoop you promised... or that ice cream scoop I was supposed to get ages ago.
LR in NYC Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 09:12 PM EST
Tom Bergeron and Jeff Probst were original hosts when the FX channel started.
PS-Why isnt Phil Keogan on this list? :(
DanOregon Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 02:06 PM EST
Of the five, only Bergeron and Probst ADD to my enjoyment of their particular shows.
And I was going to guess they all pee standing up, or dated Teri Hatcher.
Katie Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 12:56 PM EST
one more thing... I love how a bunch of people below obviously didn't read your post because they're like "please don't tell me they're all hosting" orrr "My guess is Tom will be the host"...
Thomas Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:46 AM EST
Wow, I don't like spending time with ANY of those hosts, save maybe for Bergeron. What happened to the old idea of having Hugh Laurie host? Now, that would be hilarious, fresh and worth watching. This -- looks like I'll just check out the winners online the next day again.
lana Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:44 AM EST
What about the house spoiler in the ausiello tv that YOU PROMISED this friday???Well its saturday and I still don't see it!Thats not cool!
dee dee Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 10:55 AM EST
they're all Emmy nominees for Best Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program
Miguel Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 10:49 AM EST
They all have one thing in common: they will ensure that I won't feel bad if I miss the Emmys this year.
Oh wait, I feel that way every year.
AJ Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 09:11 AM EST
They are all nominated this year for Best Reality Television Host. Duh.
Jay Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 08:43 AM EST
They all host a reality show.
Extra bonus thing they have in common: I dislike them all.
batman Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 08:08 AM EST
They are all saying right now at the same exact time... its saturday where the hell is ausiello's ausiello tv episode 2 that should have been on the net on friday !! yep yep thats what they all have in common o.0.
Teela Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 08:05 AM EST
They are all hosting the emmys together this year.
and i agree with another poster cat deely should've been nominated!
Paul Little Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 04:49 AM EST
Wow, I totally can't read (unless the post was changed since I commented, but I doubt it was).
Anyway, I think James may be correct in his assessment, and that's probably why ABC is going that route -- just in case there is a SAG strike.
Ellen Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 02:10 AM EST
they're all the nominees for best reality host - this year's new category!
Matt Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:50 PM EST
This is kind of disgusting. I do like Bergeron, Klum and Probst, but I find Mandel and Seacrest insufferable. It is such a slap in the face to Jimmy Kimmel who seemed primed for the position.
Staci Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:29 PM EST
Tom Bergeron, I'm there! The rest, I'm just scratching my head wishing there was an odd error.
Ricky Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:02 PM EST
Too bad Tom isn't flying solo because he's fantastic. I've been a fan since Hollywood Squares but he's really proved how good he is on Dancing With The Stars
with his ad-libs and unflappable demeanor.
Lizz110011 Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 10:59 PM EST
...They have all dated Kristin Chenoweth?
No. Ok.
Hmmm...Yup, I'm stumped, and not pleased. Not sure if this would work. Plus Seacrest again? Ew.
LizetM Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 10:44 PM EST
I'm all for Steven Colbert, the guy would rock the Emmys, IMO.
I don't like this idea of all those 5 hosting, pick one ... and not Heidi or Seacrest, please.
Charles Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 09:01 PM EST
I'm with jujubee, I'm guessing all of them are hosting - to some degree - this year.
Liz Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 08:26 PM EST
My vote is for Tom Bergeron. He's very quick and has made me laugh out loud on many occasions when he goes off prompter on DWTS. Kimmel wouldn't be so bad - just please, for God's sake, don't let it be Seacrest. He has enough exposure!
Andrea Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 08:24 PM EST
Let me reword my commet. They are the first nominees ever in the new caterogory of Ousanding Reality Show Host.
Manuel Reis Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 08:12 PM EST
I still think it's going to be Jimmy Kimmel...
And those dudes (and dudettes) up there are all nominated for Outstanding Host Fot a Reality Series... Not that there's anything Outstanding about them...
dennis Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 08:06 PM EST
it has to be heidi. the other names sound terrible. and that seacrest's name is even considered has to be a really bad joke. this man gave us the worst emmy awards last year...!
Andrea Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 06:49 PM EST
They are the first nominees for the new catergory of Outstanding Reality Host.
debby Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 06:47 PM EST
Tom B. He may not be a stand up comedian but he is the best at improvising. His work at dancing with the stars is superb!!!
Paul Little Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 06:46 PM EST
Not that I'd be a fan of any of them hosting, but the only thing that makes most awards shows bearable is when good comedians are hosting them. And at least Howie is a (mostly) respected stand-up.
Of course, Bergeron is the only ABCer, so I'm guessing he gets the nod.
Mike Richtensin Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 06:27 PM EST
DIDN'T ANYONE SEE SEACREST OUT-of-the-closet HOSING LAST YEAR, IT WAS THE WORST EMMYS EVER.
KIMMEL 08
Mike Richtensin Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 06:27 PM EST
DIDN'T ANYONE SEE SEACREST OUT-of-the-closet HOSING LAST YEAR, IT WAS THE WORST EMMYS EVER.
KIMMEL 08
Teddi-Kay Gregg Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 05:42 PM EST
They are all nominated in the reality show host category - and PLEASE don't tell me they will all be hosting??!! I still haven't recovered from Ryan Seacrest bumping Hugh Laurie as host last year!!
Cruciatus Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 05:26 PM EST
Well, they're all actually nominated for an Emmy....in the same category no less.
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