Emmys viewers want ‘Only Murders In The Building’ cast to host Oscars after hilarious intro

16 September, 2024

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez

Emmys viewers are calling for the cast of Only Murders In The Building to host next year’s Oscars after their hilarious intro at last night’s (September 15) ceremony.

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez cracked jokes throughout as they presented the first award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, which went to Ebon Moss-Bachrach for his role in The Bear.

“The Emmy Awards what a magical evening it’s been trying to remember people’s names,” said Gomez before Short interjected: “And pretending that we’ve seen their shows.”

“And when I see an actor I don’t know, I just say ‘I love your scene with Nicole Kidman.'” Martin added.

The trio then mocked each other before Gomez wrapped up with the line “What an honour it is to work with two guys who are this far away from being childless cat ladies,” in reference to JD Vance’s cat lady comments towards Kamala Harris, which were later embraced by Taylor Swift .

Many hailed the Only Murders stars, lobbying for them to host next year’s Academy Awards.

One wrote: “This chemistry! the jokes! their timing! again…Steven Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez need to be hosting the Oscars.”

Another added: “I need Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short to host the Oscar’s next year like this kind of chemistry is almost never seen anymore.”

“Just make Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez the Oscars hosts already,” one user said.

The big winners on the night were Shōgun and The Bear with the former walking away with 18 wins – shattering the record for the most nominated and most awarded single-season drama series ever. Among the awards won by Shōgun are Best Drama Series, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series and Best Directing for a Drama Series.

The latter meanwhile, also set a record for the most nominated comedy series in a year with 23 nods – winning 11 trophies including Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Writing, Best Directing and more.

Meanwhile, Hacks scored the largest upset of the night, beating out crowd favourite The Bear for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Baby Reindeer also took home several big awards, including Outstanding Writing in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Show creator Richard Gadd also shared an inspiring and emotional speech.

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