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Even the snobbiest TV snoots can’t resist Alan Cumming as the playfully sadistic laird of Ardross Castle, emceeing what is essentially a closed circle murder mystery.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

The comedian received positive reviews for emceeing the just-wrapped 97th Academy Awards, which saw a slight boost in viewership.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025

Anderson has been tasked with hosting at a time when emceeing awards shows is hardly a coveted job, especially after comic Jo Koy was widely roasted for his Golden Globes performance last weekend.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024

Bambaataa and his crew preached the four elements of hip-hop that would soon define the burgeoning scene: deejaying, B-boy/girl dancing, emceeing and graffiti painting.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

The kid who was emceeing the rally announced the next speaker, a girl named Ishani who had survived a rain bomb in India last year.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz