Emmys Host Nate Bargatze Plans Charity-Linked Speech Limits

Nate Bargatze, the first-time host of the 77th Annual Emmys, has introduced a unique incentive to keep acceptance speeches within a 45-second limit by pledging a $100,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. For every second a winner exceeds the time limit, $1,000 will be deducted from the donation, while speakers who finish early can add $1,000 back, potentially increasing the total contribution. Bargatze, who is personally funding the pledge, acknowledged that this strict plan aims to keep the show moving and shorten the traditionally long broadcast. Children from the Boys & Girls Club will attend the ceremony to remind winners of the stakes. Although Bargatze feels some sympathy for the winners, he is committed to the plan to help manage the show's length, which airs live from Los Angeles on September 14. This approach has been discussed in multiple interviews, including appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and coverage by several entertainment news outlets.