Emmy Predictions 2026 - Who Will and Should Win in Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program?

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 Reality or Competition Program.

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. RuPaul for MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race
2. Alan Cumming for Peacock's The Traitors
3. Jeff Probst for CBS' Survivor
4. Kristen Kish for Bravo's Top Chef
5. Ariana Madix for Peacock's Love Island

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. Alan Cumming for Peacock's The Traitors
2. RuPaul for MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race
3. Ariana Madix for Peacock's Love Island
4. Kristen Kish for Bravo's Top Chef
5. Jeff Probst for CBS' Survivor

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.