Emmy-winning comedian Trevor Noah will reprise his role as host of the 67th annual Grammy Awards, marking his fifth consecutive year in this position. Noah will additionally act as a producer for the series.
As earlier stated, the 67th annual Grammy Awards broadcast on CBS is still set for Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, but it will feature a “renewed sense of purpose: raising extra funds to aid wildfire relief initiatives and recognizing the courage and commitment of first responders who jeopardize their lives for our safety,” as per last week’s announcement. Grammy Week has been shortened and will concentrate on the MusiCares event, the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala (now a fire-relief fundraiser) and the awards ceremony.
The program will be aired live on the CBS Television Network and will be accessible to stream both live and on-demand through Paramount+.
In a discussion with Variety just days prior to last year’s event, Noah was queried about what he finds to be the most anxiety-inducing part of his role. “I realize this may seem odd to express, but you really don’t want to let down the artists you admire,” he replied. “I just can’t picture what it would feel like to tell a joke and then turn around to see Beyonce reacting with a head shake and a frown.” Because that would imply that every time I heard Beyonce’s music, I would permanently retain that image in my mind. If you don’t perform well in front of a live audience, it’s fine; you’ll recover; if you don’t perform well for a home audience, that’s alright, some individuals will share their thoughts online. However, I do not want to experience the feeling of disappointment when it comes from an icon or someone you truly admire. “Consequently, I put in double the effort.”
