The Emmys have thus shaken up two categories where there was very little suspense. Its chief competition in its new category is Saturday Night Live, which has won here the last six years in a row. Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, which won for outstanding talk series the last seven years in a row, was moved to outstanding scripted variety series, where it is nominated. Competing with Kimmel’s show this year are The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS, its seventh nod in the category), The Daily Show With Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, its sixth), Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, its second) and The Problem With Jon Stewart (Apple TV+, its first). Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) received its 12th nomination for outstanding talk series, which puts it in a tie with Real Time With Bill Maher for the most nods in the category without a win (yet). Chris Rock is a four-time Primetime Emmy winner, including a 1997 award for outstanding variety, music or comedy special for Chris Rock: Bring the Pain.
If the British superstar wins, he’ll become an EGOT. These are the first Primetime Emmy nominations for Rihanna and Elton John. 2023 Primetime Emmy Nominees in the 7 Music Categories: Complete List
