Alan Cumming wins Emmy

Alan Cumming has ended RuPaul's eight-year reign as the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards by winning for his role in Peacock's The Traitors. This marks Cumming's first Emmy win, while RuPaul, who has been the most-awarded reality host in Emmy history, remains recognized for his significant contributions to the genre. Cumming's hosting style involves a character-driven approach, blending camp and drama, which has resonated with audiences and contributed to the show's success. Despite not attending the ceremony, Cumming's win positions The Traitors favorably for the main Emmy broadcast, where it is also nominated for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. The competition included notable figures such as Jeff Probst and Kristen Kish, but Cumming's unique portrayal ultimately secured him the award. RuPaul's record of 14 Emmys and eight consecutive wins in this category stands as a formidable benchmark in reality television history.