While Kenan Thompson gears up to host the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, the show was almost emceed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.“It was just schedule,” the former wrestler, 50, told Entertainment Tonight last month. “I was really, truly honored when they came to me and asked, but it was just a scheduling thing.
That’s all. That’s really what it comes down to.”After Johnson passed on the opportunity to present trophies during the live broadcast, producers eventually asked the 44-year-old Saturday Night Live star to tackle hosting duties.“Y’all heard ya boy is hosting the #Emmys?!!!
It’s gonna be a great night. See you there,” Thompson captioned an August Instagram post, confirming his role. “We goin up!!!!!
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