Trevor Noah will host the Grammy Awards for the sixth and ultimate time on February 1, ending his record-breaking consecutive internet hosting streak.

Trevor Noah will step away from the Grammy Awards stage after internet hosting the ceremony for the sixth consecutive yr, marking the tip of what govt producer Ben Winston known as a “generational run.”

The South African comic will host the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, however this efficiency will likely be his final within the function that has outlined music’s largest night time for the previous six years.

Winston introduced Noah’s departure in an announcement, expressing both excitement and sadness about the decision.

“I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time,” Winston stated. “He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and he brings such warmth to the evening.”

Noah’s internet hosting tenure started in 2021 and has coincided with a few of the most memorable Grammy moments in current historical past. He has showcased an uncanny skill to navigate complicated cultural conversations whereas sustaining the present’s celebratory environment.

The comic joins a choose group of entertainers who’ve hosted the Grammys a number of instances. Andy Williams holds the document with seven internet hosting appearances, although his weren’t consecutive like Noah’s streak.

The comic will even function an govt producer for the 2026 ceremony alongside Winston, Raj Kapoor and Jesse Collins. This twin function expands Noah’s affect on the present’s inventive path and manufacturing choices.

Beyond his internet hosting duties, Noah enters the 2026 Grammys as a nominee himself. He obtained his fourth Grammy nomination for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for his kids’s e book Into The Uncut Grass.

The Recording Academy has not but introduced performers for the February ceremony, however a number of main artists are anticipated to take the stage.

Kendrick Lamar leads this yr’s nominations with 9 nods, together with Album of the Year for GNX and Record of the Year for “luther” that includes SZA.

Other main nominees embrace Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish.

Noah’s ultimate Grammy internet hosting efficiency will happen at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with the ceremony broadcasting dwell on CBS beginning at 8 P.M. ET.

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