Comedian Trevor Noah to host 63rd Grammy Awards

Comedian and “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah will MC the 63rd Grammy Awards on Jan. 31, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday.

“Despite the fact that I am extremely disappointed that the GRAMMYs have refused to have me sing or be nominated for Best Pop Album, I am thrilled to be hosting this auspicious event,” Noah, who will be hosting the Grammys for the first time, said in a statement. “I think as a one-time GRAMMY nominee, I am the best person to provide a shoulder to all the amazing artists who do not win on the night because I too know the pain of not winning the award! (This is a metaphorical shoulder, I’m not trying to catch Corona). See you at the 63rd GRAMMYs!”

We’re thrilled to welcome @TheDailyShow host, Emmy-winner, and GRAMMY-nominee @TrevorNoah as the host of the 63rd #GRAMMYs!

We can’t think of a better person to serve as Master of Ceremonies for Music’s Biggest Night. 🎶 pic.twitter.com/vbFqPbXfgl

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 24, 2020

Harvey Mason Jr., chair and interim president/CEO of the Recording Academy, called Noah a “dynamic host, comedian and personality” well-equipped for the task.