Trevor Noah Scores Grammy Award Hosting Gig 4th Time In A Row

Following the age-old adage of "don't mess with success," the Grammy Awards are adhering to it by bringing back Trevor Noah as the host for the 2024 edition.

This will mark his fourth consecutive year as the host for the 66th Grammys, but who is keeping count?

Noah is set to emcee the Grammys once again as the awards ceremony nears its February 4, 2024 date. The former television host made the announcement on his podcast "What Now? With Trevor Noah" early Thursday, December 14.

"I'm hosting the Grammys. I'm excited about that, yeah. It's a lot of fun. I enjoy the Grammys because I get to watch the show in person and then experience and comment on it in person while it's happening," he said on the show.

The observational comedian took things up a notch and shared a clip of the big announcement with his 8.7 million followers, tagging CBS and the Recording Academy.

In response, hundreds of people swooped into the post's comment section to congratulate Noah. While one person enthusiastically wrote, "Our favorite person!!! Congratulations King," another expressed, "No way!!! He's hosting again!!! That is fantastic!!! Go, Trevor!!!"

"Who do I have to k-word to attend & meet you at the Grammys... I'll do it," a third Instagram user queried. A fourth social media citizen commented, "Congratulations, I'm so glad you're hosting again. And I'm excited to be watching you!" and a fifth asserted, "No one is stopping your grind. Love it."

Other celebratory remarks included, "the best," "can't wait," and this one from a fan who hoped Noah would use his hosting time well, which read, "This amazing platform!! When the whole world is watching, your words can help impact the world with all this chaos happening you're the perfect person to do it!!! Thank you."

With this gig, the South African superstar is slowly closing the gap between him and rapper LL Cool J, who has hosted the Grammys for five years, including three consecutive occasions within 30 years. 

Notable figures hosting the music awards more than three times include the late singer Andy Williams [seven years] and singer-songwriter John Denver [six years].

It is significant to note here that Noah is not only hosting the event but is also a current Grammy nominee for Best Comedy Album with "I Wish You Would." He joins a select group as the fifth Grammy host nominated the same year. 

If he wins, Noah would be the second Grammy host to do so during the show, following singer Kenny Rogers, who won Best Country Vocal Performance, Male for "The Gambler" in 1980.

Aside from cementing his name in the Grammys world, the "Born a Crime" author won over the hearts of many during his seven-year tenure as host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." For every performance, he went the extra mile to entertain both his in-studio and at-home audiences. 

Taking over from Jon Stewart in 2015, Noah left a lasting impact on the beloved late-night series, eliciting an emotional response when he announced his departure in late September 2022. Despite being great at it, Noah quickly admitted months later that even though he missed "the people, the culture, and the vibe," he did not miss the "grind." 

Reflecting on the beginning of his "Daily Show" career, he admitted he had not initially anticipated the relentless pace and likened it to the intensity of planning a wedding. In the words of the political commentator:

"Making a daily television show, in many ways, is like planning a wedding. So you're thinking who are the guests? What are you gonna wear? What's gonna happen? Who's gonna be making a toast? What will the speeches be about? What's everybody eating? Who's sitting where? How's it all going? And then the wedding happens, and then you go, 'Alright, we're doing another wedding tomorrow.'"

He additionally disclosed that he missed "the discipline" but had an appreciation for not feeling obligated to form an opinion every time he learns about something new, as detailed by The Blast in January.