Emmys viewership was up 54% for father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy’s turn behind the mic last year, but CBS is likely trying to up those numbers even further this time around. With 1.2 million tickets sold, Bargatze was the highest-earning stand-up comedian in 2024, per THR. That’s a pretty safe bet.

The family friendly comic will make his Emmy host debut in September: "I don't like making people feel dumb and I don't want to make fun of them."

Nate Bargatze, who has made a name for himself with a particular brand of family-friendly comedy, has a new gig as the host of the 2025 Emmy Awards.