Nailed It host Nicole Byer to host five-night 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards virtual ceremony

Nailed It host Nicole Byer to host five-night 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards virtual ceremony

Nicole Byer has been named the host of the upcoming 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Television Academy will hold the event in a virtual presentation over five nights from September 14-19.

The 33-year-old actress and comedian – who is the Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix bake-off competition Nailed It! – will hold down the hosting duties for all five shows.

Host with the most!! Comedian and pure ray of sunshine Nicole Byer will host this year’s digital version of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. She’s seen in May 2019 above

The first four shows , September 14-18, will stream on Emmys.com.

The final evening, Saturday, September 19 will be a two-hour ceremony broadcast that will air on FXX at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.  

Byer shared Deadline’s article about her hosting the Creative Arts Emmys on her Instagram page and gushed in the caption: ‘Isn’t that fun and nice. Truly what a treat!’

Honored: The outspoken American comedian gushed about being named host of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards when she posted Deadline's article on Instagram

Honored: The outspoken American comedian gushed about being named host of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards when she posted Deadline’s article on Instagram

History maker: Byer, 33, became the first Black woman to be nominated in the category of Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program for Nailed It! in 2020

History maker: Byer, 33, became the first Black woman to be nominated in the category of Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program for Nailed It! in 2020

The Creative Arts Emmys Awards ceremony will recognize excellence in genres including reality, variety, documentary, animation, comedy, drama, limited series and movies.  

Statues will be handed out in categories ranging from casting to choreography, cinematography, hair and makeup, editing, original music and lyrics, visual effects, among others. 

Just last month, Byer became the first Black woman to be nominated in the category of Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program for Nailed It!. The Netflix series, which premiered in March 2018, is also up for Outstanding Competition Program.

Unique: The New Jersey native showcased her comedic touch, and humility, when she issued a statement about being nominated on social media

Unique: The New Jersey native showcased her comedic touch, and humility, when she issued a statement about being nominated on social media

The outspoken American comedian showcased her comedic touch, and humility, when she issued a statement about being nominated on social media.

‘I did an interview today and he asked why I deserved an Emmy and I said “because I’m cute’ honestly truly a treat to be nominated,’ The New Jersey native wrote back on July 28.

‘I cannot believe I’m an Emmy nominee. Isn’t that wild. I celebrated today with SKATE GANG and it warmed my heart! Also the show was nominated and everyone involved is truly such a dream!’

She concluded by adding, ‘@jacquestorres is a joy to work with and @weston_bahr is a joy to yell at.’ 

Host with the most: Byer currently hosts the podcast Why Won't You Date Me?, and co-hosts the podcast Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata

Host with the most: Byer currently hosts the podcast Why Won’t You Date Me?, and co-hosts the podcast Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata

Byer gained recognition for her work in the commentary series Girl Code (2013). She later starred in the MTV/Facebook Watch series Loosely Exactly Nicole (2016-18), which was based on her real life experiences 

As of 2017, Byer is the host of the HeadGum podcast Why Won’t You Date Me? and the co-host of the Earwolf podcast Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata since 2019. 

He acting resume includes guest appearances in such comedy series as 30 Rock (2012), Family Guy (2016), Transparent (2016-17), The Good Place (2019), The Simpsons (2019 and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2019-20).

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