Hammond Picks DTF St. Louis, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift for Emmys — SkimNews
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- Television Academy moved four Limited Series categories plus Variety off the primetime telecast onto the crafts-dominated Labor Day weekend ceremonies, a decision Hammond opposed as a former TV Academy governor but said generated no public backlash from networks or streamers.
- DTF St. Louis is predicted to sweep the relocated Limited Series acting and creative categories, with David Harbour (Supporting Actor), Linda Cardellini (Supporting Actress), and Steve Conrad (Writing and Directing) all called as winners by Hammond.
- Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour: The Final Show' is predicted to win Best Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), while Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX Halftime Show is called to take Best Variety Special Live.
- Jimmy Kimmel is predicted to repeat as Outstanding Game Show Host for 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' with Hammond citing 'the year he has had' as reason for the repeat.
- Rob Reiner is picked for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for 'The Bear,' with Hammond citing sentiment for the late actor and naming Michael J. Fox and Connor Storrie as alternatives.
- Palm Royale is predicted to win Outstanding Stunt Performance for what Hammond notes is the first all-female stunt team ever nominated in the category.
Why it matters: The Television Academy moved four Limited Series categories off the primetime telecast — a structural shift Hammond opposed as a former Academy governor. With DTF St. Louis predicted to sweep those relocated categories and Jean Smart chasing a fifth consecutive Hacks win on the primetime show, the reshuffle reframes which Emmy trophies actually air live to viewers.
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