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UPDATED: August 19, 2022
2022 EMMYS PREDICTIONS:
OUTSTANDING VARIETY TALK SERIES
AWARDS PREDICTION COMMENTARY:
It finally came true. After eight years on the air, Seth Meyers’ late-night talk series nabbed its first nom for outstanding variety talk series. While some may feel the nom is the reward, he could be the one to finally unseat John Oliver after his winning run. Either way, the NBC frontman could be working towards a future winning moment.
John Oliver’s weekly series has won this category every year since 2016, and with five noms overall this year, and it’s in a position to do it once again. But how much can it win before it’s “too much?” Comparing his weekly show to everyone else who is delivering daily content, gives a significant advantage in the race.
Read more: Variety’s Awards Circuit Emmys Predictions Hub.
Nabbing its fifth consecutive nomination in this category, Trevor Noah continues to highlight the bewildering topics of today, with a biting edge. Not sure it looks like the year it can finally unseat John Oliver or any of the other contenders.
Nominated each year since 2012, the ABC stapled late-night host still manages to have some of the best opening monologues on television. This category marks its sole nom so a win could be out of reach this time around.
Once a fixture at the Emmys with his previous talk show, Stephen Colbert has yet to win this category with his CBS late show. With five noms this year, and six consecutive mentions in this category, could he be the spoiler to John Oliver?
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The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on Monday, Sept. 12, and air on NBC.
2021 category winner: “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO)
ALL AWARDS CONTENDERS AND RANKINGS:
2022 Primetime Emmy Awards Predictions
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
- Outstanding Competition Program
- Outstanding Variety Talk Series
2022 Creative Arts Emmys Predictions
- Outstanding Television Movie
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Reality Host
- Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
- Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
- Outstanding Animated Program
- Outstanding Short Form Animated Program
- Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
- Outstanding Narrator
- Outstanding Structured Program
- Outstanding Unstructured Program
- Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
- Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
- Outstanding Documentary Filmmaking
- Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
- Outstanding Main Title Design
- Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
- Outstanding Music for Series
- Outstanding Music for Limited Series
- Outstanding Music and Lyrics
- Outstanding Music Supervision
About the Primetime Emmy Awards (Emmys)
The Primetime Emmy Awards, better known as the Emmys, are given out by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Since 1949, the awards have recognized excellence in American primetime television programming. They are divided into three classes – Primetime Emmy Awards, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (honors artisan achievements), and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards (recognizes significant engineering and technological contributions). The typical eligibility period is between June 1 and May 31 of any given year. The Television Academy comprises over 25,000 members, representing 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various artisans and executives.
- The 74th Emmy Awards will take place on Monday, Sept. 12, and air on NBC.