Jane Lynch: Emmy Host 2011

Last year's winner, this year's host.

Jane Lynch, who scored an Emmy for her role as Sue Sylvester in "Glee," will host the 2011 show, which will broadcast live on September 13th on FOX.

Lynch had been rumored to be hosting for a while now, and her commitment gives FOX a major network face to flaunt at television's biggest event -- and right as a new season of programming gets underway.

"I am tickled pink to be hosting the Primetime Emmys on FOX," Lynch said in a statement. "I'm looking forward to singing, dancing and sporting my finest tracksuit."

The official press release follows:

Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch will host the 63RD PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS airing live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 18, on FOX. "We're delighted to have Jane Lynch host the Primetime Emmys this year," said John Shaffner, Chairman and CEO, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. "When our host has comedic, dramatic and musical talents - as Jane proved in last year's opening number - we know it's going to be fun for us and for the audience at home!"

"Jane was my first - and only - choice as the host for this year's Primetime Emmys, and I am glad she said 'yes,'" said executive producer Mark Burnett. "She has incredible comedic timing, and is a charismatic, talented actress whose energy leaps off the screen and stage. I am thrilled and excited to have her as our host."

"I am tickled pink to be hosting the Primetime Emmys on FOX," said Lynch. "I'm looking forward to singing, dancing and sporting my finest tracksuit."

"Jane Lynch is one of the most gifted and entertaining actresses in film and television today, and we are thrilled she will be hosting the Primetime Emmys on FOX," said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. "With her background in improvisation, her incredible comedic timing and a worldwide fan base that spans all ages, Jane is the perfect person to help us make this year's show absolutely unforgettable."

Best known for her breakout role as "Sue Sylvester" on the multiple-category Primetime Emmy-winning GLEE, Jane Lynch cut her theatrical teeth at The Second City, Steppenwolf Theatre and in many church basements all over the greater Chicago area. In 2010, Lynch won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on GLEE. In addition to her starring role on GLEE, Lynch's television credits include "Party Down," "Lovespring International," "Desperate Housewives," "Weeds" and "The L Word." Her film credits include "Julie & Julia," "Shrek Forever After," and "The 40 Year Old Virgin."

Comments

[WakingLife]

05:24 AM on 06/05/2011

She's a terrific choice on Fox's part. I might actually watch it.

[maskeddata]

02:45 AM on 06/05/2011

Can't wait! I have loved Jane for years!

[AllowMeToObserve]

01:18 AM on 06/04/2011

I am so tired of Jane Lynch. She's over-exposed. Even more so than Betty White.

[stagebandman]

03:53 PM on 06/03/2011

Good choice. Just don't let the SNL writers work on her script.

[DogsRKool2]

11:30 AM on 06/03/2011

Great choice. Love her dry wit.

[Prousa]

10:35 AM on 06/03/2011

Oh I hope the let her run unhindered...this could be great.

[MrsGreebers]

10:18 AM on 06/03/2011

Why were her Christopher Guest movies omitted from her film credits?

Her first scene in A Mighty Wind is one for the ages -- a master class in timing. This is where she recounts her past -- where her character was known for "a certain thing" other adult film actresses wouldn't do.

[Katie P I]

10:03 AM on 06/03/2011

What's with all the hate on Jane Lynch?! She's a fantastic actor! Some of her best films aren't even mentioned in the article. "A Mighty Wind" is one of my all-time favorites of her comedic roles and she was great in "Best in Show" too. Not many great actors can do both drama and comedy, and she has musical talent to boot. I think I might actually watch this year!

[jennyjen]

02:22 PM on 06/03/2011

Yeah what the heck? I watched a 2 1/2 men rerun last night that was laugh out loud funny because she was playing Charlie's therapist.

She is fantastic.

Is it homophobia perhaps?

[MsVella]

10:01 AM on 06/03/2011

YAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[Omnithrope]

09:30 AM on 06/03/2011

And Your 2011 Emmy Host Is...

... who cares!?

[peachpage01]

09:04 AM on 06/03/2011

Never heard of it..never seen it, so clearly I 'll be shutting that down.

[stagebandman]

04:00 PM on 06/03/2011

Never heard of what? Glee? Okay. Never seen it, fine. Never seen Jane Lynch? You'd have to be living in a shack in the woods.

[peachpage01]

09:53 AM on 06/07/2011

Well clearly you didn't see Jane Lynch's speech on here the other day. She was referring to a magazine and said "never heard of it". I was paraphrasing so before you jump on your band wagon of grass shacks and who lives in them.......check your facts.

[EmilyRose2010]

07:26 AM on 06/03/2011

and thought the picks couldn't get any worse! it has! go for billy crystal please.

[Seedomang]

02:34 AM on 06/03/2011

Who cares i work during the day. The emmys are as popular as that other football league.

[froidytoidy]

12:21 AM on 06/03/2011

Congratulations Jane! You are the best!!!!!

[DeniseDuffieldThomas]

11:18 PM on 06/02/2011

Awesome! Congrats Jane - your career is really skyrocketing!