After more than 70 years of in-person ceremonies, the Emmys were forced to go semi-virtual in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. And apparently ABC chose the best person for the job, as a majority 52% of Emmy viewers said Jimmy Kimmel was “brilliant” hosting Sunday’s night show. Conversely, 28% thought the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” star was “just okay” while the other 20% of haters voted he was “awful,” according to our recent poll results. What did you think of Kimmel’s third time as Emmys host? Sound off down in the comments section.
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In his review of the broadcast, Gold Derby contributor Tony Ruiz noted, “Kimmel presided over a near-perfect Emmy ceremony, one that met the challenge of the moment without sacrificing humor and entertainment … his ability to balance the seriousness of the moment with true comic highlights made him the ideal host for this particular event.
SEE2020 Emmy records: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ sweep, ‘Watchmen’ wins most …
In his review of the broadcast, Gold Derby contributor Tony Ruiz noted, “Kimmel presided over a near-perfect Emmy ceremony, one that met the challenge of the moment without sacrificing humor and entertainment … his ability to balance the seriousness of the moment with true comic highlights made him the ideal host for this particular event.
- 9/21/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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