Finally, the truly worthy are rewarded

The Primetime Emmys have opted to get a little more “real” by adding a new honor to their slate on September 21 – Outstanding Host For A Reality or Reality-Competition Program. Well, thank God. It’s about time they recognized the hardest working performers in Hollywood… and classed these awards up.

You know I’m pulling for either The Bachelor’s Chris Harrison (pictured) or Big Brother’s Julie Chen. Admittedly, neither are particularly interesting or original. But I’d love to hear their acceptance speeches. Inevitably, Harrison would describe the Emmys as “the most dramatic (shocking, exciting) awards ceremony… ever.” Chenbot would be even more hysterically predictable. My only questions: Will she charge her batteries beforehand? How many times will she pivot on stage and segue with “but first…”?

I’m sure the nominees will be the more – groan – “deserving” candidates: The Amazing Race’s Phil Keoghen, Survivor’s Jeff Probst… hell, maybe even American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest, who, while an enormous tool, actually seems suited to the series’ format. None of whom interest me in the slightest.

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