Glee’s Jane Lynch is set to host the 2011 Emmy Awards. I LOVE LOVE LOVE me some Jane, so I am expecting this year’s Emmy telecast to be awesomely funny.
Read the press release below:
Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch will host the 63RD PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS airing live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 18, on FOX.
“We’re delighted to have Jane Lynch host the Primetime Emmys this year, ” said John Shaffner, Chairman and CEO, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “When our host has comedic, dramatic and musical talents – as Jane proved in last year’s opening number – we know it’s going to be fun for us and for the audience at home!”
“Jane was my first – and only – choice as the host for this year’s Primetime Emmys, and I am glad she said ‘yes, ’” said executive producer Mark Burnett. “She has incredible comedic timing, and is a charismatic, talented actress whose energy leaps off the screen and stage. I am thrilled and excited to have her as our host.”
“I am tickled pink to be hosting the Primetime Emmys on FOX, ” said Lynch. “I’m looking forward to singing, dancing and sporting my finest tracksuit.”
“Jane Lynch is one of the most gifted and entertaining actresses in film and television today, and we are thrilled she will be hosting the Primetime Emmys on FOX, ” said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “With her background in improvisation, her incredible comedic timing and a worldwide fan base that spans all ages, Jane is the perfect person to help us make this year’s show absolutely unforgettable.”
