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Is Jane Lynch going to host the Emmys?

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One year after Jane Lynch (‘Glee’) appeared at the podium to nab an Emmy as best supporting actress in a comedy series, she may take charge of the whole stage as host of the TV awards ceremony. Lynch is reportedly in talks with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to emcee the Sept. 18 event, according to the Hollywood Reporter. An Emmy media representative declined to comment when asked to confirm or deny the report.

Lynch is a logical choice to preside over the kudofest considering ‘Glee’ airs on Fox, which will telecast this year’s Emmys. She’s a deft performer -- both as a singer and comedian.

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‘There is no deal with Lynch yet, and it is unclear whether she would host alone or be paired with one or more co-hosts,’ notes the Reporter. ‘The host must also be approved by the TV Academy’s board of governors, which meets on Wednesday night.’

Only two women have hosted the awards show solo: Angela Lansbury and Ellen DeGeneres. Many other women have served as co-hosts, including Kirstie Alley, Lucille Ball, Candice Bergen, Angie Dickinson, Shelley Long, Shirley MacLaine, Mary Tyler Moore, Jane Pauley, Joan Rivers, Wanda Sykes and Marlo Thomas. The last female co-host was Heidi Klum, two years ago.

What do you think about Lynch hosting? If you have other host suggestions, leave a comment here.

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-- Tom O’Neil

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