Anthony Anderson expresses excitement to host Emmy Awards

Anthony Anderson has shared excitement to host the upcoming Emmy Awards.

The Law & Order star revealed that his team has given them (Emmy Award) a “resounding yes” before they even brought the offer to him.

During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Anthony said, “I said yes to hosting the Emmys, maybe, 15 years ago; they’re just now getting around to asking me to host. You know what’s crazy? I think my team may have given them a resounding yes before they even brought the offer to me.”

He added, “They contacted my team, like, “Do you think Anthony would be interested in hosting —” “Yes!” “… the Emmys?” “Yes!” “Do you guys need to talk to him first?” “No, he’s interested. He’s going to do it. We’ll call him later.” I think that’s how that conversation went.”

In the same discussion, the black-ish actor also noted that since childhood he always wanted to be a part of the “elite class.”

Anthony mentioned that hosting Emmy and many other achievements are the “milestones” he set for himself.

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He continued, “Well, since I’m 0 for 11 in the win/loss category of the Emmys, I figured why not host the award that I covet the most and is missing from my shelf. So, that’s why. (Laughs.) No, just growing up and watching them and wanting to be a part of that elite class of presenters and hosts for the Emmys.”

Anthony concluded, “I would love to host the Oscars as well. These are little milestones in my career that I set long before I had a career. One day I’m going to be famous enough. One day I’m going to be talented enough. One day I’m going to host these shows along with being nominated. And so that’s why I said yes, and that’s why I look forward to it.”