Trevor Noah's 'Daily Show' bags six Emmy nominations
Trevor is feeling "blessed" and "fulfilled" after his show was recognised by the Television Academy.
Another year, another major award nomination for South Africa's golden boy, Trevor Noah.
The 36-year-old's critically-acclaimed series, 'The Daily Show', has been nominated at this year's Emmys.
The late-night talk and news satire show was recognised in six categories, including 'Outstanding Variety Talk Series' and 'Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series'.
Trevor was also nominated for his writing on the show. He took to Twitter to share his excitement.
"Tired and scruffy but blessed and fulfilled. Truly incredible to see @thedailyshow team nominated for 6 Emmys this year! Is this even real life? Thank you @TelevisionAcad for the honour!"
Tired and scruffy but blessed and fulfilled. Truly incredible to see @thedailyshow team nominated for 6 Emmys this year! Is this even real life? Thank you @TelevisionAcad for the honour! 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/b6WnZRqZTe
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) July 28, 2020
Scores of people, including former public protector Thuli Madonsela, congratulated Trevor on social media.
"Congratulations @Trevornoah on your @TheDailyShow’s 6 #EmmyNominations. It is a dry season but grit like yours is inspirational for all, particularly young ones," Thuli commented.
One Twitter user praised Trevor for putting together an amazing online show after live audiences were banned amid COVID-19 fears.
"@Trevornoah & his team quickly turned @TheDailyShow into a funny and seamless online show is worth an Emmy imo. He carried that whole late-night show circuit on his back for weeks and weeks before the others could catch up. Some of them haven't even caught up yet."
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Congratulations @Trevornoah on your @TheDailyShow’s 6 #EmmyNominations. It is a dry season but grit like yours is inspirational for all, particularly young ones 👌🏾👏🏽
— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) July 28, 2020
Honestly the way @Trevornoah & his team quickly turned @TheDailyShow into a funny and seamless online show is worth an Emmy imo. He carried that whole late-night show circuit on his back for weeks and weeks before the others could catch up. Some of them havent even caught up yet. https://t.co/g1BRP0BMtr
— Anihtek (@anihtek) July 28, 2020
Well deserved! I watch on YouTube from UK and I think you're brilliant. Your intelligence and humour is perfect and you are right on the money. Fingers crossed you clean up at the Emmys (not literally, cos I still think you look good) 💕#peaceandlove
— Bryony Dawson (@bryony_dawson) July 29, 2020
I've been watching since day 1 (Kilborn) and the show just gets better and better.
— Richard Florence (@RichardFlorence) July 28, 2020
Much deserved honor to Trevor, Desi, Dulce, Roy, Michael, Lewis, Ronny, Jordan, Jabouki and the amazing writers that have to suffer through hours of the Faux Noise network every day. Keep it up!
Best show on TV. As an old white guy, I look forward to your great choice of guests. I've read quite a few of their books, and am always learning. But mostly, I appreciate your ability to tell an important story with insight and humor. Thank you!
— Gary Bastoky (@bastokyg) July 28, 2020
Other stars to bag nominations at the prestigious awards include Zendaya ('Euphoria'), Jennifer Aniston ('The Morning Show'), Sandra Oh ('Killing Eve'), Olivia Colman ('The Crown'), and Laura Linney ('Ozark'). They were nominated for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'.
Netflix received a record-breaking 160 nominations
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/28/emmy-nominations-2020-the-complete-list-of-nominees.html
.The 72nd annual Emmy Awards will be held on September 20.