Jimmy Kimmel among TV hosts demanding Emmys reinstate writing award in broadcast

Jimmy Kimmel among TV hosts demanding Emmys reinstate writing award in broadcast (Global Citizen/PA)

Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and John Oliver were among the high-profile TV hosts who have signed a letter calling on the Television Academy to include the best writing for a variety series/special category in the Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast.

The letter signed by a variety of TV hosts – including Jimmy Fallon, Trevor Noah and Jon Stewart – said they are “profoundly disappointed” the award will not be presented during the 75th televised ceremony on January 15.