By Hassan Sanusi, with agency reports
Andy Samberg has been announced as the host of the 2015 edition of the Emmy Awards.
The ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star has warned viewers they are in for a ‘wild ride’ when he takes the helm of the primetime ceremony which honours excellence in the television industry during the live show on Fox on September 20, 2015.
He said in a statement: ‘Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers! ‘Like, in general you should buckle your seat belts in your car. In fact, even if you’re not an Emmy viewer, you should buckle your seat belt. It can be dangerous on the road.’
‘Also, if you’re not an Emmy viewer, you should strongly consider becoming one this year, because I’m hosting, and it’s gonna be a wild ride. So buckle your seat belts.’
Show bosses think the ‘fearless’ 36-year old star, who won a Creative Arts Emmy in 2007 for his ‘Saturday Night Live’ song ‘Dick in a Box’, is the perfect choice as host.
The Emmys take place at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre LA Live on September 20.
