Trevor Noah Hosts the Grammy Awards for the Last Time: A Look Back at His Journey
Trevor Noah to Host Final Grammy Awards Ceremony
Trevor Noah will return as host of the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time, CBS announced on Tuesday. The Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated comedian will also serve as executive producer for the upcoming ceremony, scheduled for February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Noah began his tenure as host during his stint as the face of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, a sister network to CBS. He has continued in this role even after stepping away from the show in December 2022.
Notably, the 2026 Grammy Awards will mark the last time the prestigious ceremony airs on CBS, where it has been broadcast every year since 1973. The event will transition to ABC starting next year as part of a 10-year agreement with Disney, unveiled last year. The awards will subsequently be available on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ through 2036.
Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammys, expressed enthusiasm about Noah’s return: “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time. He has been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music. His impact on the show has been truly spectacular, and we can’t wait to do it together one last time.”
The Grammy Awards will take place live from L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and will be available for live streaming on Paramount+.
In a highly competitive year for nominations, Kendrick Lamar leads the list with nine, including nods for Record, Song, and Album of the Year. Lady Gaga follows closely with seven nominations for her album Mayhem. Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny each earned six nominations, competing in major categories as well.
In the Record of the Year category, contenders include Bad Bunny, Gaga, Carpenter, and Lamar, alongside Doechii’s “Anxiety,” Billie Eilish’s “Wildflower,” Chappell Roan’s “The Subway,” and Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.”
The 68th Grammy Awards will be produced by Winston’s Fulwell Entertainment for The Recording Academy, with executive producers including Winston, Raj Kapoor, Jesse Collins, and Trevor Noah.
