Trevor Noah to Host Grammy Awards ‘One Final Time’

CBS and The Recording Academy have confirmed that comedian Trevor Noah will return for a sixth and final stint as host of the Grammy Awards in 2026. The ceremony, scheduled for a live broadcast on Sunday, February 1st, will also see Noah serving as an executive producer. It will originate from Los Angeles's Crypto.com Arena, the awards' permanent home since 2000, and air on CBS from 8:00 to 11:30 PM ET.

Industry observers note that Noah's tenure, which began in 2021, has been pivotal for the broadcast. He first hosted a socially-distanced ceremony during the pandemic, a move credited with maintaining viewer engagement during a challenging period for live television. Ben Winston of Fulwell Entertainment, an executive producer for the show, highlighted Noah's contribution. "His sharp wit and genuine passion for music have fundamentally shaped the show's character," Winston stated. "While we're thrilled to have him back, we acknowledge this final appearance with a sense of nostalgia."

This event marks the end of an era for the Grammys' broadcast history. CBS has been the ceremony's television home since 1973, but a new ten-year deal with Disney, finalized in 2024, will commence with the 2027 awards. For this last CBS broadcast, audiences can watch live on the network or stream via Paramount+; Premium subscribers get live and on-demand access, while Essential-tier users can view on-demand the following day.

The nominations are led by hip-hop luminary Kendrick Lamar, who has nine nods, reinforcing his position as a defining voice in modern music. Close behind with seven nominations each are pop superstar Lady Gaga—whose career spans chart-topping albums, acclaimed film roles, and a celebrated jazz collaboration with Tony Bennett—and prolific producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut. A diverse slate of artists, including global phenomenon Bad Bunny, singer Sabrina Carpenter, musician Leon Thomas, and mixing engineer Serban Ghenea, have each secured six nominations.

Further demonstrating the awards' eclectic reach, five nominations went to acts as varied as the hip-hop duo Clipse, rapper Doechii, R&B powerhouse SZA, hardcore punk band Turnstile, and innovative artist Tyler, the Creator, alongside producers Souwave and Andrew Watt. The full lineup of performers and presenters for the 2026 ceremony is anticipated to be revealed in the weeks ahead.