How NOT to host an awards show

So Seth Meyers is set to make his debut hosting the Emmy Awards this year.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014 - 01:00

The US star is no stranger to live television after years anchoring Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live, and has been the host of NBC’s Late Night since February this year.

But just to help him out we’ve come up with a few tips on what he can learn from previous awards hosts’ mistakes…

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