Fans are weighing in on the recent announcement that stand-up comedian Shane Gillis will be hosting this year's ESPYS.
The Tires star is currently one of the hottest names in the stand-up comedy world and is in the midst of an international tour spanning nearly 40 cities. This will mark the first time that he is hosting an awards ceremony.
What Do Fans Think of Shane Gillis' ESPYS Host Announcement?
Following the announcement that Gillis has been tapped to host the ESPYS, fans on social media weighed in, and the majority of the responses have been positive.
A lot of them felt that ESPN made the right decision and expect Gillis will do a great job emceeing the event that celebrates the best of sports in the past year.
Here are some of the reaction posts from fans on X:
However, there are also dissenting takes that express concerns on whether Gillis is indeed the right choice due to his lack of athletic experience.
Pat McAfee has also given his approval on the confirmation of Gillis as the ESPYS host.
"This is a huge win. This is a big win. This is a big moment. I will say, a pivotal moment in the history of ESPYS. We all know what the ESPYS are, we respect the ESPYS and what they have become, we enjoy celebrating the amazing stories, we enjoy getting emotional, all those things," he said in his show.
"So if we're hiring Shane Gillis as the host, I think we're here to enjoy our evening. I believe that is the message that is being sent. Hopefully, positively. I'm pumped for Shane."
What to Expect in the 2025 ESPY Awards
Aside from the confirmation that Gillis will host the ceremony, the other details are still under wraps, and the nominees have not been announced.
In a statement, ESPN shared its excitement about having Gillis as the host of the ceremony.
"Shane is not only one of the top comedians today, but also a huge sports fan, which made him an easy choice to host The ESPYS," said Craig Lazarus, ESPN vice president and executive producer of The ESPYS.
"We are thrilled to work with him to create an entertaining show celebrating this year's best moments in sports and are excited to see what he'll do on stage."
The ceremony will take place this July 16 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. It will air live on ABC and ESPN+ at 8 pm ET.
What do you think of ESPN's decision to choose Gillis as the ESPYS host? Let us know in the comments.
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