Jimmy Kimmel to Host <br />2020 Primetime Emmy Awards Kimmel, who hosted the show in 2012 and 2016, <br />will also serve as executive producer for the annual event. Jimmy Kimmel, <br />via statement Event organizers explained they had <br />chosen Kimmel to return as host because of the <br />"much-needed joy and optimism" he will bring to the show. Event organizers, <br />via statement Event organizers, <br />via statement Event organizers, <br />via statement The 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards will <br />broadcast on ABC on September 20.
