Emmy Predictions 2026 - Who Will and Should Win in Host for a Game Show?

The nominations have been announced for The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. So now, it's time to speculate on which nominees will and should win in each major category. Next up for analysis is Outstanding Host for a Game Show.

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. Ken Jennings for ABC/Syndicated's Jeopardy!
2. Jimmy Kimmel for ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
3. Martin Short for ABC's Match Game
4. Steve Harvey for ABC's Celebrity Family Feud
5. Colin Jost for Netflix's Pop Culture Jeopardy!

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. Jimmy Kimmel for ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
2. Steve Harvey for ABC's Celebrity Family Feud
3. Martin Short for ABC's Match Game
4. Ken Jennings for ABC/Syndicated's Jeopardy!
5. Colin Jost for Netflix's Pop Culture Jeopardy!

The ceremony in which the winners of The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed will air Monday, September 14 at 8/7c. on NBC and Peacock hosted by Emmy Award winner Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU). Technical awards will be announced during the Creative Arts ceremonies on September 5 and 6.