Trevor Noah is set to return as host of the Grammy Awards for a fifth straight year on February 2 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. While the 40-year-old comedian has become a familiar face at the ceremony, the announcement sparked debate online.
Fans took to social media, with many suggesting it might be time to pass the mic to a fresh host, according to Daily Mail.
One X user wrote: “This announcement is more boring than Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) being the actual host of the Grammys. He was given a chance four times and he was consistently stale every time with his lame jokes.”
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Another commented: “Trevor is great, but they need to switch it up a bit.”
“Trevor Noah hosting the Grammys again? At this point, he’s got more Grammy gigs than most artists have awards,” one fan joked. “Consistency is key, I guess.”
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Another tweeted: “He’s cool and all, but after five years, surely they switch it up.”
“Guess Trevor Noah is the official “Grammy whisperer” at this point!” one fan joked.
Another mused: “Guess he’s the only guy left who still picks up their calls. lol.”
One fan voiced their displeasure as they tweeted: “Boooo! So bland with his jokes. Can we get an actual comedian who isn’t scared of making fun of celebs?”
However, some took a different approach, as one shared: “Trevor Noah hosting the Grammys for the fifth time? Guess they’ve finally realized he’s the best part of the show, year after year!”
“He’s been doing a great job so yea,” one fan tweeted, while another wrote: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”
This year’s Grammy Awards will feature nominees like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Chappell Roan.
Despite concerns over Southern California’s ongoing wildfires, the ceremony will proceed with a “renewed sense of purpose.”
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board Chair Tammy Hurt confirmed the event will focus on fundraising efforts to support music industry professionals affected by the disaster.
Shared by CNN Reporter Elizabeth Wagmeister on X, a statement read: “Dear Recording Academy Members, Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
“This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days.
“In response to this crisis, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort last week with an initial $1 million donation to support music creatives and professionals.”
“Thanks to additional contributions, we have already distributed over $2 million in emergency aid to those most in need – and we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing ongoing assistance.
“In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th GRAMMY Awards telecast on CBS on February 2nd will proceed as planned.”
