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won’t be returning to the show this year.Ben Affleck’s former girlfriend and “SNL” producer Lindsay Shookus is also out after 20 years working behind the scenes of the parody skit series.“They’re shaking things up,” a source told Page Six this past May.However, Kenan Thompson is coming back for the upcoming season alongside returning stars Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, James Austin, Punkie Johnson, Bowen Yang, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Chris Redd, Sarah Sherman and Cecily Strong.Thompson, 44, previously admitted that he believes “SNL” should end sometime in the very near future. The Nickelodeon alum appeared on Charlamagne tha God’s “Hell of a Week” series in July and noted that if creator Lorne Michaels, 77, retires after the 2024-25 season, then the show could properly come to an epic conclusion.Michaels created “SNL” in 1975 and has been the showrunner for most of its multidecade run.

already handed out some golden statuettes on Sept. 3 and 4 to other stars for their hard work.Winners for the two-night event included “Squid Game” star Lee You-mi, Colman Domingo, Laurie Metcalf and Nathan Lane.

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards will air Monday night. And if previous Emmy moments are an indication of what’s to come, this year’s show should be full of surprises. The 2021 Emmys saw Cedric the Entertainer's opening monologue roast the British royal family, "Jeopardy!" and more.  Last year's show also took a political turn with a joke about California Gov.

Primetime Emmy Awards take place this evening (September 12), with a number of big shows vying for the most-coveted awards in TV.Returning to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the show kicks off from 8pm ET (1am BST), with the ceremony itself hosted by Kenan Thompson.Succession leads the nominees going into the night with 12 nods, followed by The White Lotus with 11 and Ted Lasso with 10. Other big shows competing for awards include Dopesick, Squid Game, Severance, Barry, Ozark and Only Murders In The Building.Here, we bring you all the winners of the night as they happen – so for those in the UK, check back here from 1am and keep an eye on the rolling list below for updates:Outstanding Drama SeriesBetter Call SaulEuphoriaOzarkSeveranceSquid GameStranger ThingsSuccessionYellowjackets Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesJason Bateman (Ozark)Brian Cox (Succession)Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game)Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul)Adam Scott (Severance)Jeremy Strong (Succession)Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesJodie Comer (Killing Eve)Laura Linney (Ozark)Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets)Sandra Oh (Killing Eve)Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show)Zendaya (Euphoria)Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesNicholas Braun (Succession)Billy Crudup (The Morning Show)Kieran Culkin (Succession)Park Hae-soo (Squid Game)Matthew Macfadyen (Succession)John Turturro (Severance)Christopher Walken (Severance)Oh Yeong-su (Squid Game)Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesPatricia Arquette (Severance)Julia Garner (Ozark)Jung Ho-yeon (Squid Game) Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets)Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul)J.

A first-time host. Kenan Thompson will make his debut as the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards host on Monday, September 12.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The 2022 Emmys have finally arrived — a night to celebrate the most talked about, written about and tweeted about shows of the year. This year, HBO’s “Succession” and Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” earned the most nominations of the year (25 and 20 nods, respectively), while Netflix’s “Squid Game” has already made history as the first non-English language series to compete in the best drama category. Other notable nominees include “The White Lotus,” which will likely dominate the limited series categories, and ABC’s freshman sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” whose anticipated success tonight will be notable as one of the few network shows being honored at the Emmys.

Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place this evening in the US, and you can find out all the info you need to know here.When is it happening?The Emmys will air on Monday, September 12, beginning at 8pm ET for US viewers.Where is it happening?The ceremony takes place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, returning to the venue for the first time since 2019.How can I watch it in the UK?The Emmys will be available to stream for UK viewers on the show’s official website, as well as YouTube and Facebook. The show will start at 1am GMT on Sunday, September 13.

Kelly Clarkson is joined by some special guests as she returns for a star-studded season 4 “Kelly Clarkson Show” premiere on Monday.

British names nominated for top awards. Colin Firth, Jodie Comer and Lily James are among those battling it out against their US counterparts for acting awards at the annual ceremony on Monday. The show ceremony recognises the best in television excellence, and is organised by the US Television Academy.

The Television Academy and NBC have added new talent to the lineup for the 74th Emmy Awards, hosted by Kenan Thompson.

The stars are stepping out during Emmys Weekend!

The stars are stepping out during Emmy Weekend!

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor UTA Emmys Party, Sept. 9 This year’s Emmy host, Kenan Thompson, led UTA’s pre-Emmy bash on Friday night at the Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. Intermittent rain made it a bit of a wet affair — and the evening humidity was not kind to attendees wearing suit jackets. But the rooftop afforded magnificent views (and the occasional lightning in the sky) for guests as they enjoyed lobster sliders, spicy tuna on crispy rice and churros with dipping sauce. Spotted on the roof were UTA founding partner Peter Benedek, HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys, Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier, producer Mark Johnson, Showtime entertainment president Jana Winograde. Among stars in the house: Emmy-nominated “Insecure” exec producer and star Issa Rae; Emmy nominee Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve”); “Better Call Saul” stars Michael Mando and the Emmy-nominated Rhea Seehorn; “Succession” Emmy nominee Sarah Snook; “The Afterparty” star Sam Richardson, who was Emmy nominated as a guest star on “Ted Lasso”; comedian Patton Oswalt; “The Neighborhood” star Max Greenfield; and Emmy-nominated “Hacks” exec producer/writer Jen Statsky, along with the show’s breakout Meg Stalter.—Michael Schneider

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Presenters and nominees at the Emmys Awards will have the chance to take home a lot more than just a gold statuette this year, thanks to celebrity marketing company Backstage Creations who have curated luxury swag bags that will be given out during the live show. Attendees will be able to visit the invitation-only Giving Suite, at the backstage of the Microsoft Theatre, in order to purchase this year’s offerings, whose profits will benefit the Television Academy Foundation. In addition to the chance to buy high-ticket items such as luxury resort vacations from Four Seasons Nevis, RiverView Ranch Montana and Museum Hotel Cappadocia Turkey, visitors will also take home a gift bag packed with high-end skincare, jewelry, candy and books.

Kenan Thompson hypes up the upcoming 2022 Emmys during a press preview event held at the Television Academy on Thursday (September 8) in Los Angeles.

Melissa Villaseñor confirmed she’d be leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Twitter. She was a part of the show for six years and was known for her spot on impersonations. Rumors began circulating about her exit last week, when it was announced that fellow cast members Alex Moffat and Aristotle Athari were leaving.

Peacock.“Saturday Night Live” icon Kenan Thompson will be emceeing the night’s festivities.“Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC — my longtime network family — makes it even more special,” Thompson, 44, said in a statement last month. “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”The Nickelodeon alum recently revealed how his “SNL” characters could possibly pop up during the awards next week.“I love doing a character,” he told Entertainment Weekly on Aug.

Carson Burton The Television Academy and NBC on Wednesday announced the first group of presenters for Monday night’s Emmys ceremony. The lineup includes Selena Gomez, “Hacks” stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, “Squid Game” stars Lee Jung-jae and Jung Ho-yeon, Amy Poehler, Diego Luna and more. The ceremony, which aims to celebrate television’s biggest names and shows, will be hosted by “SNL” star Kenan Thompson. The newly announced lineup of presenters for the evening includes four stars nominated for their acting performances: Smart and Einbinder for “Hacks” as well as Lee and Jung for “Squid Game.” Gomez, who notably did not get a nomination for her performance in “Only Murders in the Building,” will still see a chance at holding an Emmy statuette thanks to the show’s 17 awards nods, including for outstanding comedy series.

As excitement grows for the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy and NBC announced the first group of stars set to present awards to those deemed this year's best in television. Broadcasting live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 12, the Emmy Awards will be hosted by  staple Kenan Thompson and feature a star-studded list of presenters. The list of presenters tapped to take the stage for TV's biggest night include Will Arnett, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Bayer, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana DeBose, Taye Diggs, Hannah Einbinder, Selena Gomez, Mariska Hargitay, ’sJung Ho-yeon & Lee Jung-jae, Jimmy Kimmel, Diego Luna, Christopher Meloni, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Jean Smart, Kerry Washington and Natalie Zea.Last month, the Academy announced that Thompson, a six-time Emmy nominee — who was double-nominated last year, both for  and his eponymous sitcom,  -- was set to host the night's festivities. «Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,» Thompson said in a press release. «Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.»Among this year's nominations, perennial drama favorite  leads the way with the most nods at 25, however, last year's big comedy winner, , is hot on its trail with 20.

The 2022 Emmy Awards air on September 12, and plenty of stars will be hitting the stage to present at the awards ceremony.

The Television Academy has opened the envelope on its first batch of presenters for Monday’s 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Emmy ceremony that will air at 8 p.m. EDT Sept.

The stars are stepping out for night two of the 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards!

EJ Panaligan editor The second day of the 2022 Creative Arts Emmys is underway at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles after a busy first night that saw winners announced for key categories such as outstanding animated program, documentary or nonfiction series, music direction and more. ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” kicked things off with the win for casting in a comedy series. Tonight, winners will be announced in categories such as guest acting in comedy and drama series, original music and lyrics and outstanding television movie. Both nights of the Creative Arts Emmys precede the upcoming primetime ceremony, hosted by comedian Kenan Thompson, which is slated for Monday, Sept. 12.

74th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Kenan Thompson on Sept. 12. Among the 2022 nominees were , which leads the way with the most nominations this year, at 25, while  closely followed with 20 nods.

The stars are stepping out for the 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards!

"Saturday Night Live" has lost three more cast members. Alex Moffat, Melissa Villaseñor and Aristotle Athari are joining the growing list of people who have exited the show ahead of season 48. Moffat and Villaseñor were added to the "SNL" cast in 2016.

Variety reported Thursday.The exits were announced after long-tenured stars Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon and Kyle Mooney announced their plans to leave the NBC institution in May.The depleted remaining cast will also be without senior producer Lindsay Shookus, who declined to take a new role on the show last month.“They’re shaking things up,” a source told Page Six at the time. Moffat and Villaseñor had both been with the show since 2016 and were known for their impressions of Eric Trump and Joe Biden, and Björk and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez respectively.Athari joined the show just last year as a featured player and was notable as the show’s first male performer of Middle Eastern descent.

Live from New York, it’s season 48! Saturday Night Live is currently on its annual hiatus, but fans should expect some big casting changes once the show returns.