Trevor Noah says he's 'nervous' to host Grammys for the fourth time as he opens up on his preparations

'I love it, but I'm still as nervous. It's a really strange feeling,' Trevor Noah said of his hosting duties
PUBLISHED JAN 31, 2024
Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards on February 4 (trevornoah/Instagram)
Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards on February 4 (trevornoah/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Trevor Noah revealed that despite hosting the Grammy Awards for the fourth time, he still experiences the same level of nervousness he felt the first time around.

The 39-year-old comedian also expressed his excitement to lead the event set to be held on February 4.

Trevor Noah says it is a 'really strange feeling' to host the Grammys

Speaking to ET, Noah, who is a two-time Grammy nominee himself, shared his anticipation about his hosting duties as he said, "I love it, but I'm still as nervous. It's a really strange feeling."


 
 
 
 
 
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"I always think that the year will come where they tell me I'm hosting and I'm like, 'Ah the Grammys, let's do it.' But no," he said.

"Every single time it's the same amount of nerve, same amount of excitement and anticipation. And I think I can see why I'm nervous," he continued.

"When you look at the lineup, the cast, you know, all the performers who are gonna be on, you just, you don't want to be the person who messes that whole thing up," he further added.

The former 'The Daily Show' host emphasized the pressure of ensuring everything runs smoothly, saying, "You know, it's everybody's biggest night, it's music's biggest night."

"The last thing you wanna be is the cog in the machine that throws everything off," he added.

Trevor Noah reveals why he keeps coming back to host the Grammys


 
 
 
 
 
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Reflecting on his continued involvement with the Grammys, he attributed it to his admiration for the crew behind the show, helmed by producer Ben Winston.

"Well, first – first and foremost, it's the team. I love the team at the Grammys," he said. The writer further described the show a "beautiful orchestra" and a "well-oiled machine."

"I have this – this idea that I live by which, which has really served me well. And that is: I will do anything with the people I love," Noah shared.

"So whatever job I'm trying to do, I try and make sure I'm doing it with people I enjoy doing it with because even if the outcome is terrible, the process doing it was, was rewarding and wonderful," he added.


 
 
 
 
 
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"Seeing how good the other people are, I appreciate that. That's probably one of the biggest things that keeps me coming back," he said, humorously adding, "And then also, I mean, where else are you gonna get like that, that kind of ticket for that kind of concert?"

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