Critics’ Choice Awards Announces the Most Exciting New Shows

Critics' Choice TV Awards Most Exciting New Shows
‘The Muppets’ stars Kermit the Frog and Gonzo

The 2015 Critics’ Choice Television Awards hosted by Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance) will recognize American Crime Story, Aquarius, Blindspot, Minority Report, The Muppets, Scream Queens, Supergirl, and UnREAL as this year’s Most Exciting New Series honorees. According to the official announcement, members of the Broadcast Television Journalists Association chose these eight new/upcoming series based on pilots, early episodes, and trailers.

In addition to announcing the Most Exciting New Series list, the CCTA also revealed a list of who will be presenting during the show. Johnny Galecki, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Allison Janney, Scott Bakula, Chris Colfer, Tracee Ellis Ross, Anna Faris, Angie Harmon, Josh Holloway, Gillian Jacobs, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Michael Mando, Ben McKenzie, Bill Paxton, Olivier Martinez, Chelsea Peretti, Terry Crews, Matt Walsh, Tim Simons, Constance Zimmer, and Shiri Appleby are all confirmed to take the stage to present at this year’s awards.

Charlize Theron is also confirmed to be a part of the Critics’ Choice Television Awards. The Mad Max: Fury Road star will present Seth MacFarlane with the Critics’ Choice LOUIS XIII Genius Award for his “unprecedented excellence in the television arts.”

The Critics’ Choice Television Awards will air live on A&E on May 31, 2015 at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

Complete list of nominees