Comedian Trevor Noah to host the Grammy Awards 2026 for the final time

Variety noted that Noah first took on hosting duties for the Grammys in 2021, at a time when the world was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Trevor Noah to host the Grammy Awards 2026 for the sixth and final time
• 2026 Grammys will be CBS's last before moving to Disney in 2027.
• Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods

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The Recording Academy and CBS have announced that Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammy Awards 2026 for one “final” time on February 1, Variety reported.

According to the report, this will mark Noah’s sixth stint as host of the Grammy Awards. In addition to hosting, he will also serve as an executive producer of the ceremony, which will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS.

Variety noted that Noah first took on hosting duties for the Grammys in 2021, at a time when the world was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, he has become a familiar and widely praised presence at the awards show.

Speaking about Noah’s return, the show’s executive producer Ben Winston of Fulwell Entertainment said, “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time. He's 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,” as quoted by Variety.

Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar leads the list of 2026 Grammy nominees with nine nominations, followed by Lady Gaga. Several other major artists, including Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA and Tyler, the Creator, also feature prominently among this year’s nominees.

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The Grammy Awards 2026 ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS from 8 pm to 11:30 pm ET (5 pm to 8:30 pm PT). Alongside his hosting responsibilities, Noah will also continue in his role as an executive producer for the show. His association with the Grammys began in 2021 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 2026 ceremony will also mark a significant milestone, as it will be the Grammys’ final broadcast on CBS after more than five decades. The awards show has aired on the network since 1973 but is set to move to Disney platforms starting in 2027, following a 10-year deal announced in 2024.