Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-based comedian and actor Shane Gillis was named the 2025ESPYS host by ESPN on Tuesday.
The annual awards ceremony recognizes the top sporting accomplishments of the previous year.
On Wednesday, July 16, the ESPYS will take place at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. ABC will broadcast the awards presentation, which will start at 8 p.m.
In a statement, Shane Gillis expressed his excitement about attending the ESPYS this year. This should be enjoyable because I enjoy sports.
Gillis is a stand-up comedian who has made appearances on a number of television programs. He is the Netflix series’ creator and star.Saturday Night Live has been hosted by Tiresand.
The 37-year-old is a sports enthusiast and former collegiate football player.
According to ESPN Vice President and ESPYS Executive Producer Craig Lazarus, Shane is not only one of the best comedians in the business today, but he is also a major sports lover, which made him an obvious choice to host the show. We are delighted to see what he will do on stage and are thrilled to collaborate with him to create an exciting presentation honoring this year’s greatest sporting moments.
Additionally, ESPN+ will broadcast the ESPYS in addition to ABC. Additionally, the day following the live broadcast of the awards presentation, it will be accessible for viewing on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
According to ESPN’s press release, the ESPYS “will honor the leading performers and performances, remember unforgettable moments, and recognize major sports achievements.”
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