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Roy Wood Jr. to Host 85th Annual Peabody Awards


Published on 2025-03-25 14:05:17 - TheWrap
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  • The Peabody Awards have found a host in Roy Wood Jr., the comedian and former "Daily Show" correspondent. Wood is currently the host of CNN's "Have I Got News for You," which looks at the biggest news stories of the day through a comedic lens.

Roy Wood Jr., known for his work as a correspondent on "The Daily Show," has been selected to host the 85th Annual Peabody Awards. The ceremony, which honors excellence in storytelling across various media, will take place on June 11, 2023, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. This year's event marks a return to an in-person format after being held virtually for the past two years due to the global health situation. The awards celebrate stories that engage, educate, and inspire, with winners having been announced earlier in May. The choice of Roy Wood Jr. as host reflects the Peabody Awards' commitment to recognizing influential and impactful media figures.

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