Jimmy Kimmel to Host the 2016 Emmy Awards: 5 Hysterical Celebrity Segments We Expect to See in September

The late-night talk show host is slated to run the annual show

By Samantha Schnurr Mar 07, 2016 4:44 PMTags
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Move over Andy Samberg—this funny man is taking over for the 2016 Emmy Awards. 

Jimmy Kimmel has been invited back to host the annual awards show since his first time in 2012, Good Morning America announced Monday. Four years later, the 48-year-old late-night talk show host is arguably more notable than ever. He has garnered five Emmy nominations himself and has amassed millions of viewers with signature one-of-a-kind segments, including Lie Witness News and Mean Tweets. 

With a decade of nightly hosting experience in his back pocket, we have no doubt Kimmel will spice up the night in his own very special way. Here are some of the segments we are crossing our fingers to see come September. 

1. Guillermo....Anywhere

Whether he's on the red carpet, behind the stage curtains or in Julia Louis-Dreyfus' dressing room, it doesn't matter. Just get Kimmel's sidekick somewhere near the Emmy Awards and he'll be sure to steal the show. 

2.  "3 Ridiculous Questions" With Kevin Spacey

It seems there is virtually no question Kimmel won't ask a star—a quality that would prove most entertaining when paired with House of Cards' Kevin Spacey. Now that the show has released its newest season, will the veteran actor finally take home an Emmy for his portrayal of the conniving Frank Underwood after being nominated for three years in a row?

While a nomination and potential victory remain to be seen, this would be the perfect time for Kimmel and the Oscar winner to answer some peculiar questions over a bottle of booze. 

3. An Opening Musical Number With Orange Is the New Black

Kimmel loves music—whether he's bringing in some of the industry's greatest performers for a serenade on his show or doing the serenading himself, he's always game for a little song and dance. 

Since some of the best award shows have kicked off with a celebrity-charged musical number, we can't think of anything more entertaining than Kimmel and the women of Orange Is the New Black—including last year's Emmy winner Uzo Aduba—filling the theater with sweet music and cramp-inducing laughter. 

4. Kid's Explain: "What is How to Get Away With Murder?"

Kids say the darnedest things, particularly when they're on live television. Since Kimmel always produces some hysterical reactions from children, we should have some explain what they think the popular ABC drama is really all about. 

5. Mean Tweets With Amy Schumer

One of last year's firs time Emmy winners is more than likely to make her return to the show, either as a repeat nominee or as a presenter. Either way, when the Trainwreck star is around, there's no looking away—especially when she is forced to read comments from her own Twitter critics out loud and live on the Emmy stage.