Nickelodeon has announced in the following Nickelodeon Press Release from
PRNewswire the very exciting Nickelodeon News / Kid's Choice Awards News that the North American actor Josh Duhamel ("Transformers: Dark of the Moon", "New Year's Eve" and upcoming "Safe Haven") will be the host of Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, which Nickelodeon will hold at and broadcast live from USC's Galen Center in Los Angeles, California, USA on Saturday 23rd March 2013 from 8.00pm - 9.30pm. ET/PT (tape delayed for the West Coast)!:
Dynamic And Versatile Actor Josh Duhamel To Host Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Live From Los Angeles On Saturday, March 23
Duhamel to Helm Star-Studded, Slime Fest at USC's Galen Center
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 23, 2013 /Nickelodeon Press Release via PRNewswire/ -- Kids' Choice Awards slime recipient and "Arm Fart Hall of Fame" champ, Josh Duhamel (Transformers: Dark of the Moon, New Year's Eve and upcoming Safe Haven) will take the reins for the first time as host of Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Saturday, March 23 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT). Celebrated as the ultimate kid experience where Hollywood and slime collide, kids rule and honor their favorites from the worlds of film, music, sports and television. The celebrity-filled live telecast will air live from USC's Galen Center and is tape delayed for West Coast.
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"Josh has come out to play before for Kids' Choice and as a previous 'best arm fart' winner we know he'll do what it takes to be a great host," said Marjorie Cohn , President, Content Development for Nickelodeon and Executive Producer of the Kids' Choice Awards. "We promise that this year will deliver the special, one-of-a-kind surprise-filled slimefest for which our annual telecast is famous."
"Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards is a great event that celebrates kids by honoring their opinions and taps into the kid in all of us," said Duhamel. "I have a lot of secret plans for when I host the awards, but I can tell you I'm excited to lead millions of kids into total crazy fun, chaos ...and, of course, endless slime!"
One of Hollywood's leading males, Duhamel recently began production on the drama You're Not You, alongside Hilary Swank and Emmy Rossum . This month, Duhamel will be seen in the star-studded, ensemble comedy Movie 43 alongside Emma Stone , Hugh Jackman , Halle Berry , Kate Winslet and Richard Gere , among others. In February, Duhamel will star opposite Julianne Hough in Lasse Hallstrom's Safe Haven, and the thriller Scenic Route. Additional film credits include the romantic comedy Life as We Know It, Ramona and Beezus, When in Rome and The Romantics. On television, Josh is best known for his role as Danny McCoy on the NBC crime drama Las Vegas. Additionally, he lent his voice to Nickelodeon's Emmy Award-winning animated series Fanboy & Chum Chum and starred in several seasons of the long-running ABC soap opera All My Children, in which he received three consecutive Daytime Emmy nominations.
Last year, Nickelodeon's 2012 Kids' Choice Awards, ranked as basic cable's top telecast for the week (March 26, 2012–April 1, 2012) with 6.2 million total viewers and was the number-one telecast for the week with kids and tweens across all TV. The celebrity filled telecast scored the most votes in the show's history—a record 223 million (+11%, over last year). Votes were cast across Nick.com, Nick's mobile site, a brand-new iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch apps, an iPad-optimized site, an application on Nick's Facebook page and via Twitter and custom hash tags. Beginning today, Nickelodeon kicks off the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards digital experience on www.Nick.com/KCA13. Fans will be able to relive the slimiest moments from years past, play KCA-themed games, and receive updates on all things KCA. Additionally, on the day of the show, March 23, viewers can visit the site to watch a live webcast of the Kids' Choice Orange Carpet pre-show, and stay logged on during the show to see all the backstage action.
The 2013 Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will be seen in more than 350 million households around the world and in more than 25 languages. Within hours of airing live in the United States and Canada, the show will roll out internationally, providing kids around the world the opportunity to tune into their local Nickelodeon channel to enjoy the show faster than ever. In many international markets, the 2013 KCAs will feature country-specific award categories and nominees, such as Favorite Asian Act and Favorite UK TV Show. Voting for the 2013 KCAs will span over six continents across 16 localized voting sites, giving kids practically everywhere the chance to decide who takes home a coveted blimp. Ratings for the 2012 KCAs were up double-digits YOY internationally, and the show was rated #1 in its timeslot among kids channels in key international markets, including the UK, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Singapore and more.
Presenting sponsors of Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards are General Mills, Hasbro Twister Rave Games and Target. Associate sponsors are Bounty™, McDonald's®, nabi, Nintendo and Skechers.
Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards is being produced by Nickelodeon Productions in association with Bob Bain Productions. Bob Bain, Marjorie Cohn and Paula Kaplan are Executive Producers. Media outlets can reference the most up-to-date information on Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards by logging onto www.NickKCApress.com.
Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Also, from
Digital Spy UK:
Josh Duhamel hosting Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2013
The Transformers actor makes his hosting debut on this year's awards show.
Josh Duhamel will host the 2013 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
The Transformers actor will be making his hosting debut at this year's awards show, although he has previously been slimed on the annual event.
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(Pictured: Josh Duhamel and wife Fergie)
Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will be held in Los Angeles at the Galen Centre on March 23.
The awards ceremony pays tribute to young people's favourite music, movies, television, sports stars and celebrities.
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This year's ceremony will be the 26th annual Kids' Choice Awards. The very first award show was hosted by Tony Danza, Debbie Gibson, Brian Robbins and Dan Schneider.
Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards airs at 8pm ET on March 23.
[Click here to view Digital Spy's] Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012 [photograph gallery on DigitalSpy.co.uk]:
Also, from
FemaleFirst.co.uk:
Josh Duhamel Hosting Kids' Choice Awards
Josh Duhamel has confirmed he is hosting the 26th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles and has lots of surprises and slime in store
Josh Duhamel has signed on to host the Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards.
The 'Safe Haven' star - who is married to Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie - has revealed he is really looking forward to hosting the star-studded event because he's still a child a heart.
The 40-year-old actor told USMagazine.com: "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards is a great event that celebrates kids by honouring their opinions and taps into the kid in all of us.
"I have a lot of secret plans for when I host the awards, but I can tell you I'm excited to lead millions of kids into total crazy fun, chaos . . . and, of course, endless slime!"
Previous presenters have included Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller.
The event will take place on March 23, at the University of Southern California's Galen Centre in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live.
[Click here to read the article in full on FemaleFirst.co.uk]
Also, from
E! Online UK's TV Scoop news column:
News/ Josh Duhamel Hosting Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Hope Josh Duhamel doesn't mind getting slimed!
The Safe Haven star is the host of Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, the children's channel announced Wednesday.
NPG.com
"Josh has come out to play before for Kids' Choice and as a previous 'best arm fart' winner we know he'll do what it takes to be a great host," the show's executive producer said in a statement. "We promise this year will deliver the special one-of-a-kind surprise-filled slimefest for which our annual telecast is famous."
Who was the best dressed at last year's Kids' Choice Awards!?
Fergie's hubby seems pretty psyched about the gig, too. "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards is a great event that celebrates kids by honoring their opinions and taps into the kid in all of us," he said. "I have a lot of secret plans for when I host the awards, but I can tell you I'm excited to lead millions of kids into total crazy, fun, chaos...and of course, endless slime!"
Last year Will Smith hosted the awards, which drew in 6.2 million viewers.
To see Josh in action and catch the show that honors kids' favorites in film, music, sports and TV, tune in to Nickelodeon on March 23 at 8 p.m. PT.
Take a look back at last year's Kids' Choice Awards! [photo gallery]
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Also, from the
Daily Mail:
[...]
Josh this week was tapped to host the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards in March, which he said he jumped at the chance to join.
[...]
'Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards is a great event that... taps into the kid in all of us,' Josh said in a statement.
'I have a lot of secret plans for when I host the awards, but I can tell you I'm excited to lead millions of kids into total crazy fun, chaos -- and of course, endless slime!'
[...]
[Click here to read the full news article about KCA2013 host Josh Duhamel and his wife Fergie on DailyMail.co.uk]
Also, from
Indiantelevision.com:
Actor Josh Duhamel to host Nick's 26th Kids' Choice Awards
MUMBAI: Actor Josh Duhamel will host for the first time US kids' broadcaster Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on 23 March 2013.
It is a kid experience where Hollywood and slime collide, kids rule and honour their favorites from the worlds of film, music, sports and television. The celebrity-filled show takes place at USC's Galen Center.
Nickelodeon president, content development Marjorie Cohn, who is also the executive producer of the Kids' Choice Awards, said, "Josh has come out to play before for Kids' Choice and as a previous 'best arm fart' winner we know he'll do what it takes to be a great host. We promise that this year will deliver the special, one-of-a-kind surprise-filled slimefest for which our annual telecast is famous."
Duhamel said, "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards is a great event that celebrates kids by honouring their opinions and taps into the kid in all of us. I have a lot of secret plans for when I host the awards, but I can tell you I'm excited to lead millions of kids into total crazy fun, chaos ...and, of course, endless slime!"
The 2013 Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will be seen in more than 350 million households around the world and in more than 25 languages. Within hours of airing live in the US and Canada, the show will roll out internationally, providing kids around the world the opportunity to tune into their local Nickelodeon channel to enjoy the show faster than ever. In many international markets, the show will feature country-specific award categories and nominees, such as Favourite Asian Act and Favourite UK TV Show. Voting for the 2013 KCAs will span over six continents across 16 localised voting sites, giving kids the chance to decide who takes home a blimp.
Presenting sponsors of the show are General Mills, Hasbro Twister Rave Games and Target. Associate sponsors are Bounty, McDonald's, nabi, Nintendo and Skechers.
Also, from the Press Association Ltd., via
Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra:
Duhamel to host Kids' Choice Awards
Josh Duhamel will need to prepare himself for a life of slime after being chosen to host the latest Kids' Choice Awards in the US.
The star of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon will swap battling Decepticons for the ceremony's famous slimings as presenter of Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, which will be broadcast from the Galen Centre in Los Angeles on March 23.
Josh, who starred on the NBC drama Las Vegas, has already been inducted into Nickelodeon's Arm Fart Hall of Fame and showered in green goo.
The Kids' Choice Awards honour children's favourites in film, music, sports and television by tallying the votes online and via mobile devices. During the show, green gunk is routinely dumped on celebrities and winners receive trophies shaped like blimps.
Last year's awards, hosted by Will Smith, attracted 6.2 million viewers.
