As the host of the emmy winning and best reality tv program, Phil should at least get a nomination and may even win this award. Jeff Probst does deserve a nod in this category and may be the sentimental favorite. But to compare these two to Howie Mandel or Jeff Foxworthy for their game shows... c'mon.LOS ANGELES - Real competition is coming to reality TV: hosts including Ryan Seacrest, Howie Mandel and Tyra Banks are now eligible for an Emmy Award.
A category recognizing "outstanding host for a reality or reality-competition program" was created by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and will be presented at the 60th annual Emmys in September.
The award recognizes that reality TV has become "an integral part of television and our culture," John Shaffner, chairman and CEO of the TV academy, said in a statement Tuesday announcing the new honour.
Besides Seacrest of "American Idol," Mandel of "Deal or No Deal" and Banks of "America's Next Top Model," other potential nominees identified by the academy include Ty Pennington of "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," Jeff Foxworthy of "Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?" and Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris of "Dancing With the Stars."
Eligibility is open to hosts of programs entered in the reality program and reality-competition categories. Sorry, Simon Cowell: The award isn't for "reactive participants or judges," the academy rules state.
Ryan Seacrest, as much as I dislike him, does have an immense challenge with as many shows as Idol does and in front of a live audience, so he could be in the running. I would also like to see Cat Deely get a nomination in this category. Everyone else is pretty much underserving of a nomination in my mind.
