Trevor Noah to Host Final Grammys in 2026

Trevor Noah will host the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, organizers announced this week. The ceremony, airing live on CBS from 8 p.m. ET until 11:30 p.m. ET, marks the comedian's last appearance in the role after five consecutive years steering the music industry's top honors.

Noah, an Emmy-winning performer and former host of The Daily Show, began leading the Grammys in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That year's event incorporated social distancing and multiple stages to mitigate health risks, setting a precedent for subsequent broadcasts. He has since hosted annually, including the 2025 show, which followed wildfires in the Palisades and Eaton areas. As an executive producer alongside Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, and Jesse Collins, Noah brings his experience to the production by Fulwell 73 Productions for The Recording Academy. The event will stream live and on demand via Paramount+ for premium subscribers, with on-demand access the following day for essential subscribers.

Executive producer Ben Winston praised Noah's contributions in a statement: "I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to...