Comedian and Daily Show host Josh Johnson is set to host the 2026 Webby Awards, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.
The 30th edition of the celebration of the best of the internet is set to take place on Monday, May 11 at the ceremony’s longtime home of Cipriani Wall Street in New York.
“The internet and social media we have can be pretty devastating sometimes, so to come together and celebrate more of the internet we want is a dream,” Johnson said in part in a statement in which he noted he was “honored” to be hosting the show.
Johnson started out as a writer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, making his late-night debut in 2017. Since then, he’s worked at The Daily Show as a writer and correspondent and currently a rotating host (he’s hosting Tuesday-Thursday of this week). He’s also an actor and stand-up comedian who recently wrapped up his sold-out Flowers tour.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Josh Johnson host this year’s 30th Annual Webby Awards,” Webby Media Group executive director Jesse Feister said in a separate statement. “Josh continues to push boundaries and earn acclaim for himself, combining sharp wit with an empathetic instinct for championing the voices in our community. His point of view and humor come from a real understanding of the Internet and everything that comes with it.”
The Webby Awards, known for its signature five-word acceptance speeches, celebrates the best of the internet across websites, podcasts, AI, social media, games, apps, creators, ads, software, video and film. Nominees for this year’s Webby Awards will be announced on Tuesday, March 31.
Past Webby Awards hosts have included Ilana Glazer, Amber Ruffin, Roy Wood Jr., Patton Oswalt, Jenny Slate and Nick Offerman.
