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Emmys host Nate Bargatze pokes fun at the TV industry and fails with gag to keep speeches short

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Bargatze, the host of this year

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  1. Who is Nate Bargatze? What to know about the Emmys 2025 host

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  2. Emmy host Nate Bargatze won’t shy away from Christian faith on TV’s big night: ‘I want it to be a night that’s fun’

    Headline from New York Post ·

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    Emmys host Nate Bargatze pokes fun at the TV industry and fails with gag to keep speeches short

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

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  1. Local News 8

    Emmys host Nate Bargatze thinks he’s finally figured out a way to keep acceptance speeches short (opens Local News 8)

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    By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Every comedian brings a different flavor to hosting an award show: Jimmy Kimmel put politics front and center at the Oscars, while Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser wasn’t afraid to get a little raunchy… and both handed out barbs to various famous attendees.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Emmys host Nate Bargatze thinks he’s finally figured out a way to keep acceptance speeches short | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Every comedian brings a different flavor to hosting an award show: Jimmy Kimmel put politics front and

  3. Fox News

    Emmy host Nate Bargatze won’t shy away from faith during TV’s biggest night (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Comedian Nate Bargatze prepares to host the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards with a family-friendly approach shaped by his Christian faith and clean comedy style.

  4. Fox News

    Emmys host Nate Bargatze promises no political jokes at awards show after Kirk assassination (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Comedian Nate Bargatze explained his decision to avoid politics and Charlie Kirk assassination references while hosting the 2025 Emmy Awards Sunday night.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Who is Nate Bargatze? What to know about the Emmys 2025 host (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Here's what you need to know about the 2025 Emmys host, Nate Bargatze, also known as the "nicest guy in comedy."

  6. New York Post

    Emmy host Nate Bargatze won’t shy away from Christian faith on TV’s big night: ‘I want it to be a night that’s fun’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    As Nate Bargatze gears up to take over one of television's biggest nights, the comedian hopes to lean on what he knows best to make the Emmys a family-friendly night to remember.

  7. Relevant Magazine

    Five Great Moments From the Nate Bargatze-Hosted Emmy Awards - RELEVANT (opens Relevant Magazine)

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    The Emmys have a habit of dragging, but last night’s 77th ceremony managed to feel surprisingly light on its feet. Between first-time host Nate Bargatze’s

  8. WFMZ Allentown

    Emmys host Nate Bargatze pokes fun at the TV industry and fails with gag to keep speeches short (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Bargatze, the host of this year

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Speeches go long at the Emmys despite Nate Bargatze's donation incentive (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    This year's Emmy awards started a bit differently, with host Nate Bargatze introducing a high-stakes game to try to keep acceptance speeches timely.

  10. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Emmys host Nate Bargatze jokes about the television industry, devises gag to keep speeches short (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Nate Bargatze, the host of this year's Emmy Awards, kicked off the ceremony Sunday with a string of jokes poking fun at the television industry.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Emmy Host Nate Bargatze (Gently) Mocks Nominees With ‘SNL’-Inspired Sketch (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Family friendly comedian and host Nate Bargatze opened the 2205 Emmys by poking fun at 'The Bear' and streamers with a SNL-like opener.

  12. Variety

    The Emmys’ Exciting Wins Were Overshadowed by an Uninspiring Host and Countdown-Clock Gimmick: TV Review (opens Variety)

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    The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards was a bizzare twist of rushed speeches because of Nate Bargatze's speech clock and unexpected wins.

  13. The Columbian

    McNamara: Nate Bargatze is an odd choice to host the Emmys but he may be the night’s only real surprise (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are mere days away and, as someone who regularly writes about them, I’m trying to locate my tenterhooks, but it’s a bit tough this year.

  14. The Atlantic

    Nate Bargatze Needed a Better Bit (opens The Atlantic)

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    The Atlantic's feed description

    The Emmys host wanted to make the ceremony fun, but his big idea didn’t work.

  15. Forbes

    Nate Bargatze Brings ‘SNL,’ Real Stakes And Jokes To The Emmys (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Nate Bargatze adds a real world consequence for going over speech time limits at this year's Emmy Awards.

  16. Deadline

    Nate Bargatze Launches Emmy Ceremony With A Dream For TV In A Nod To Beloved ‘SNL’ George Washington Sketches (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The most memorable highlights from the Emmys 2025 opening from host Nate Bargatze.

  17. Rolling Stone

    Nate Bargatze Celebrates the Majesty and Stupidity of TV in Emmys Opening Sketch (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Nate Bargatze opened the 77th Emmy Awards with a hilarious sketch about the majesty and stupidity of television alongside several 'SNL' stars.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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