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Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year's list of contenders in all categories. Variety's Awards Circuit Prediction schedule consists of four phases, running all year long: Draft, Pre-Season, Regular Season and Post Season. The eligibility calendar and dates of awards will determine how long each phase lasts and is subject to change.

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2021 EMMYS PREDICTIONS:
OUTSTANDING REALITY HOST

UPDATED: Aug 26, 2021

AWARDS PREDICTION COMMENTARY: This category has existed since 2008 and there have been many repeat winners over that time including Jeff Probst, Jane Lynch and RuPaul. Nicole Byer made history in 2020 as the first Black woman to be nominated in this category and now she could be the first to win for “Nailed It.” That is, if she manages to get past her Netflix counterparts from “Queer Eye” and the multiple nominated RuPaul.

The viewing platform for Emmy nominees opens on Aug. 13, with final-round voting beginning on Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. PT until Aug. 30 at 10 p.m. PT.

Check out the full rankings of the category’s nominees in the chart below.

ALL SUBMISSIONS & RANKINGS:

2021 Primetime Emmy Awards Predictions

• Outstanding Drama Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
• Outstanding Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Television Movie
• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
  • Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Anthology Series or Movie
  • Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
  • Outstanding Casting for a Limited, Anthology or TV Movie
• Outstanding Competition Program
  • Outstanding Structured Program
  • Outstanding Unstructured Program
  • Outstanding Reality Host
  • Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program
• Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
  • Outstanding Documentary Special
  • Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program
• Outstanding Variety Talk Series
  • Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
  • Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
  • Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
  • Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series
  • Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
• Outstanding Animated Program
  • Outstanding Short Form Animated Program

About the Primetime Emmy Awards (Emmys)

The Primetime Emmy Awards, better known as the Emmys, is given out by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Since 1949, the awards recognize excellence in American primetime television programming. They are divided into three classes - Primetime Emmy Awards, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (honors artisan achievements) and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards (recognizes significant engineering and technological contributions). The typical eligibility period is between June 1 and May 31 of any given year. The Television Academy comprises over 25,000 members, representing 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various artisans and executives.

• The 73rd Emmy Awards are scheduled to air on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 8:00 pm est on CBS and on-demand on sister streamer Paramount Plus.