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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Daily Show' leads Best Talk Series Emmy odds amid outrage over the low number of available slots
Now this is something to talk about. There's outrage in Hollywood over the expected number of nomination slots for the Best Talk Series Emmy. With only 13 submissions this year, the category is dropping from four nominees to a historic low of three. In this era of Peak TV, that simply doesn't seem like enough representation. More from GoldDerby Everything to know about 'The Pitt' Season 2 'Awards Magnet': New Emmy predictions - including those cutthroat lead categories 'Hope for the best, prepare for the worst': 'Overcompensating' breakout Wally Baram on making her acting debut, defiling prop toilet In 2023, buoyed by industry complaints that Last Week Tonight With John Oliver kept winning the talk-show category despite not exactly being one, the Television Academy reimagined the variety races as Best Talk Series and Best Scripted Variety Series. The former is for programs that rely on unscripted moments such as interviewing guests, while the latter is for variety fare, essentially scripted from start to finish. That solved the John Oliver problem, but it also limited the number of submissions for each category. Last year, there were 14 entries for Best Talk Series, which yielded four nominees, and in the years prior there were almost always five nominees (there were 19 submissions in 2023 and 2022, 20 submissions in 2021, and 24 submissions in 2020). Reigning champion The Daily Show, which now rotates hosts among Jon Stewart, Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic, is currently out front. In 2024, the long-running political gabfest welcomed back Stewart, who originally hosted from 1999 to 2015, to give his comedic take on the presidential election. He still hosts every Monday night, and he recently extended his contract through the end of 2025. A favorite of the TV Academy, Stewart has won a whopping 23 Emmys in his career, from 61 total nominations. "The only bad thing I can say about him is that he's very lazy and will only work one day a week," Lydic recently told Gold Derby in jest. "But that's great for all of us. We get to cover his shifts for the rest of the week." The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is in the runner-up position. The CBS program has been nominated every year since 2017, and before that, Colbert was up 10 different times as a producer for his satire program The Colbert Report, which took home the top trophy in 2013 and 2014. The last time a conventional talk show (i.e., those that start with a monologue and include desk bits and carefree celebrity interviews) claimed this Emmy was in 2002 for Late Show With David Letterman, so it's a fair assumption that voters have moved on from the format. Disney/Randy Holmes Also looking safe for a nomination is Jimmy Kimmel Live, in third place. ABC's perennial late-night program has enjoyed a run of 13 nominations in a row for Best Talk Series (2012-24), but it hasn't won an Emmy in any category since 2010 (for its costumes). Kimmel frequently goes viral with his take-downs of President Donald Trump and those in his cabinet. The entertainer has three Emmys to his name, but none for his talk show; he won for hosting the 2024 Oscars and for producing two installments of Live in Front of a Studio Audience in 2019 and 2020. With only three slots in Best Talk Series, many great shows will be left out in the cold, including freshman Netflix entry Everybody's Live With John Mulaney, chicken wing talker Hot Ones, and the 11-year-old Late Night With Seth Meyers. Seth Meyers, who has been on the Emmy campaign trail in recent weeks, told Gold Derby, "I can't believe I'm still doing this, but there's literally nothing else I'd rather be doing." Gold Derby's Emmy odds are based on the combined forecasts of more than 3,500 people (and counting), including experts we've polled from major media outlets, editors who cover awards year-round for this website, and the mass of users who make up our biggest predictions bloc. Track the Emmy predictions by exploring all of our charts and graphs, and sound off in our TV forum. PREDICTED NOMINEES 1. The Daily Show — 9/10 2. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — 18/5 3. Jimmy Kimmel Live — 13/2 POTENTIAL SPOILERS 4. Everybody's Live With John Mulaney — 12/1 5. Hot Ones — 37/1 6. Late Night With Seth Meyers — 75/1 7. Have I Got News for You — 100/1 8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — 100/1 LONGSHOTS 9. Very Important People — 100/1 10. Hart to Heart — 100/1 11. Real Time With Bill Maher — 100/1 12. Midnight Snack with Julie Chan — 100/1 13. Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen — 100/1 SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Everything to know about 'The Pitt' Season 2 Adam Brody, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, and the best of our Emmy Comedy Actor interviews Kristen Bell, Tina Fey, Bridget Everett, and the best of our Emmy Comedy Actress interviews Click here to read the full article.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Bill Clinton urges Trump to ‘defuse' Israel-Iran crisis, end ‘outright constant killing of civilians'
Former President Bill Clinton called on President Donald Trump to 'defuse' the current conflict between Israel and Iran during an appearance on 'The Daily Show' on Tuesday. So far, the U.S. has stayed out of direct action in the conflict, but it has helped Israel shoot down missiles from Tehran. Advertisement There are some indications, however, that the Trump administration could move to get more directly involved in the conflict. While the former president expressed skepticism about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump's intentions regarding peace in the Middle East, he urged the current president to calm the situation and end the 'outright constant killing of civilians.' 'First of all — they're not talking about negotiating peace in the Middle East because the Israelis have no intention of… under Prime Minister Netanyahu, of giving the Palestinians a state. And now, they're too divided and crushed to organize themselves to achieve it,' Clinton said. He continued, maintaining that Trump agrees with Netanyahu in believing that the Palestinians 'shouldn't have a state.' Advertisement However, he added that neither leader wants to trigger a full-scale regional disaster. 3 Former President Bill Clinton made an appearance on 'The Daily Show,' calling on President Donald Trump to resolve the Israel-Iran conflict. The Daily Show 'Mr. Netanyahu has long wanted to fight Iran because that way he can stay in office forever and ever. I mean, he's been there most of the last 20 years,' the former president said. 'But I think we should be trying to defuse it, and I hope President Trump will do that.' Advertisement Clinton emphasized the importance of the U.S. protecting its allies in the region, while simultaneously advocating for restraint. 3 The U.S. has not been involved in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, though the Trump administration could get involved. AFP via Getty Images 'We have to convince our friends in the Middle East that we'll stand with them and try to protect them,' he stated. 'But choosing undeclared wars in which the primary victims are civilians, who are not politically involved, one way or the other, who just want to live decent lives, is not a very good solution.' Advertisement Clinton conceded that the U.S. needs to try and stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but again stressed the importance of saving innocent lives in the region. 3 Clinton also said that the 'outright constant killing of civilians' has to end. IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER'S WEBSITE/GPO/AFP via Getty Images 'Do I think that we have to try to stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon? I do,' he declared. 'But we don't have to have all this outright constant killing of civilians who can't defend themselves, and they just want a chance to live.' Fox News' Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Bill Clinton urges Trump to 'defuse' Israel-Iran crisis
Former President Bill Clinton called on President Donald Trump to "defuse" the current conflict between Israel and Iran during an appearance on "The Daily Show" on Tuesday. So far, the U.S. has stayed out of direct action in the conflict, but it has helped Israel shoot down missiles from Tehran. There are some indications, however, that the Trump administration could move to get more directly involved in the conflict. While the former president expressed skepticism about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump's intentions regarding peace in the Middle East, he urged the current president to calm the situation and end the "outright constant killing of civilians." "First of all — they're not talking about negotiating peace in the Middle East because the Israelis have no intention of… under Prime Minister Netanyahu, of giving the Palestinians a state. And now, they're too divided and crushed to organize themselves to achieve it," Clinton said. He continued, maintaining that Trump agrees with Netanyahu in believing that the Palestinians "shouldn't have a state." However, he added that neither leader wants to trigger a full-scale regional disaster. "Mr. Netanyahu has long wanted to fight Iran because that way he can stay in office forever and ever. I mean, he's been there most of the last 20 years," the former president said. "But I think we should be trying to defuse it, and I hope President Trump will do that." Clinton emphasized the importance of the U.S. protecting its allies in the region, while simultaneously advocating for restraint. "We have to convince our friends in the Middle East that we'll stand with them and try to protect them," he stated. "But choosing undeclared wars in which the primary victims are civilians, who are not politically involved, one way or the other, who just want to live decent lives, is not a very good solution." Clinton conceded that the U.S. needs to try and stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but again stressed the importance of saving innocent lives in the region. "Do I think that we have to try to stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon? I do," he declared. "But we don't have to have all this outright constant killing of civilians who can't defend themselves, and they just want a chance to live."
Geek Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
The Winner of the Pedro Pascal Lookalike Contest Works on the Daily Show
It all started with a silly Timothee Chalamet Lookalike contest back in 2024, and since then there have been several other attempts at celebrity lookalike competitions throughout the year. The latest one making headlines is a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest, and what's funny is, the winner, George Gountas, actually works on The Daily Show, and he was brought in to actually talk about his experience on air. Check this out: What's funny is that, people were supposed to sign up to enter the contest, but Gountas was so confident that he would win and he just walked up to the event and everyone immediately thought that he would land on top. Though people aren't really expecting things to blow up for Gountas after he won the contest, he is using his few seconds of fame to call out to the actual Pedro Pascal; apparently, Gountas' wife said that she would only be okay with all the attention her husband is getting if she managed to meet the actual Pascal. We don't know if that will eventually happen, but with the popularity of The Daily Show and Pascal currently doing press for Fantastic Four , having him meet up with Gountas and his wife would probably be a quick payday for the press if they managed to get it together. Watch out for The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central. Pedro Pascal stars in Fantastic Four: First Steps which comes to cinemas on July 25.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Pedro Pascal look-alike's wife demands to meet the real actor after he wins contest
The Pedro Pascal look-alike winner has a plea for the real Pedro Pascal. Brooklyn dad George Gountas appeared on Tuesday's episode of 'The Daily Show,' where he works as a lighting designer, and spoke to host Jon Stewart about his big victory at the look-alike contest — including his wife Jenny Gania's reaction. 'Her position is, 'I'm cool with you getting all this attention, if I can meet Pedro Pascal,'' Gountas, 42, said. 9 George Gountas won the Pedro Pascal look-alike contest on Sunday in New York City. LP Media 9 Pedro Pascal at the 'Ballerina' film premiere in London on May 22. Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP Gountas then looked directly at the camera and delivered a message to the 'Last Of Us' actor. 'Hey Pedro, this is Pedro #5 from New York,' Gountas said. 'It would be a great, great, great gift if you could meet my wife, Jenny. It would mean the world to her. We need to make this happen.' As the audience cheered, Stewart told Gountas, 'I don't see how Pedro #1 could turn down Pedro #5.' 9 George Gountas talking about winning the contest on 'The Daily Show.' TheDailyShow/YouTube 9 George Gountas beat out 30 people for the title, which came with $50 and a year's supply of burritos from the Son Del North Mexican restaurant. TheDailyShow/YouTube 9 On 'The Daily Show,' Gountas said he didn't expect to win the contest. TheDailyShow/YouTube On Father's Day, Gountas won the Pedro Pascal look-alike contest at the Lower East Side's Son Del North Mexican restaurant. He beat out 30 other people for the title, which came with $50 and a year's supply of burritos from the eatery. 9 George Gountas is announced the winner of the Pedro Pascal look-alike contest. LP Media 9 George Gountas had not even reserved a spot in the competition. LP Media Gountas' wife told The Post that he was first told about his resemblance to Pascal when 'Game of Thrones' came out. Pascal portrayed Oberyn Martell in the hit HBO series. 'Then some kids started noting it, too, so I was like, when we saw this [contest], I was like, 'It's Father's Day. You have to go. It's going to be your Father's Day treat,'' Gania recalled to The Post. 'It's funny,' she added, 'because he's not on social media at all. But now he's going to be everywhere.' 9 Pedro Pascal in a selfie posted on June 11. pascalipunk/Instagram On 'The Daily Show,' Gountas said he didn't expect to win the contest when he arrived without even having reserved a spot. 'I rolled up and I'm like, 'Yo, I'm here,'' he told Stewart. 'And they were like, 'You're going to win.'' 9 George Gountas at the contest in the Lower East Side on June 15. LP Media The Greenpoint resident also said that the attention he's gotten from winning the contest has been 'f—ing insane.' 'So, none of this bothers me,' Gountas added. 'I've been in the industry for many years. I've been around famous people.' 'But the thing that I was most, not scared of, the most uneasy about, was coming here today,' he admitted to Stewart, who said the staff of the Comedy Central show have been 'going bananas' about the contest.
