Kenan Thompson is headed to the People’s Choice Awards.
The “Saturday Night Live” funnyman will host the upcoming 2021 award show, which celebrates 40 different categories across movies, television, music, and pop culture, NBC announced Monday.
“I can’t believe I get to host the PCAs!! I’m beyond blessed to be nominated twice and part of two more nominations for SNL. Good times indeed!,” Thompson, 43, said in a statement. “Congrats to all the nominees - we already won!!”
Thompson, who also stars in “Kenan,” is nominated for male TV star of the year and comedy TV star of the year in his 19th year at “SNL.”
“Kenan’s versatility and commitment to creating quality entertainment that has sparked laughter for over three decades has made him one of the most endeared comedians of our time,” Jen Neal, executive vice president at NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement.
“We cannot wait to welcome him to the ‘People’s Choice Awards’ stage where his charisma and humor will undoubtedly bring fans to their feet.”
Justin Bieber leads all nominees with ten nods. In the music categories, Lil Nas X racked up six nominations and Olivia Rodrigo and Doja Cat each landed five.
Other nominees include Dwayne Johnson, “This Is Us,” Simone Biles and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The People’s Choice Awards will air simultaneously on NBC and E! at 9 p.m. ET on Dec. 7 from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
