Actor/comedian Joel McHale has been tapped to host the 2015 ESPYS set to air live on July 15th at 8pm ET on ESPN. McHale, no stranger to hosting after handling hosting duties on The Soup and at the 2014 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, said he’s thrilled to be the 2015 ESPYS host. “After my stunning victory in the Iditarod this year by only using six Bichon Frises and a lamb, I think the sports world saw me as the logical host,” said McHale.
“Joel is an extremely talented performer, a unique voice and a huge sports fan,” said Connor Schell, senior vice president, ESPN Films and Original Content. “His experience as a comedian and love of sports make Joel the perfect host for The ESPYS inaugural broadcast on ABC.”
The ESPYS recognize outstanding achievements in sports while raising funds for The V Foundation. The V Foundation is named after late basketball coach Jim Valvano and is dedicated to supporting cancer research.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Joel on previous projects, including when he presented at The ESPYS, and he’s an enthusiastic fan whose talents will bring a new spin to the night’s celebration,” said executive producer Maura Mandt.
-By Rebecca Murray
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