{"id":254941,"date":"2026-06-04T07:09:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T07:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/254941\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T07:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T07:09:07","slug":"marcello-hernandez-to-host-2026-espy-awards-in-nyc-on-july-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/254941\/","title":{"rendered":"Marcello Hernandez to Host 2026 ESPY Awards in NYC on July 15"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marcello Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a> joined the cast of Saturday Night Live<\/a> in 2022 during Season 48 and has since become a beloved breakout star. Although SNL\u2019s latest Season 51 has come to a close, Hern\u00e1ndez is still hard at work.<\/p>\n

The comedian recently landed a spot hosting ESPN\u2019s biggest night, the 2026 ESPY Awards<\/a>. Returning to New York City<\/a> for the first time in over 25 years, the ESPYS will take place on July 15, celebrating athletes and the memorable sports performances in the past year.<\/p>\n

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“I started doing comedy 10 years ago, in Cleveland, Ohio, and I would take the train 12 hours to New York to sell comedy tickets on the street in Greenwich Village in exchange for stage time,” Hern\u00e1ndez said in a statement to ESPN<\/a>. “It is an honor, and frankly feels crazy to be hosting the ESPYS this year in New York. I’m sure the energy is going to be great.”<\/p>\n

Craig Lazarus, ESPN\u2019s vice president and executive producer of the ESPYS, called Hern\u00e1ndez \u201cone of the most electric young comedians today.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHis genuine enthusiasm for sports and his ties to New York City make him a natural fit to host this year’s ESPYS,” Lazarus said to ESPN. \u201cWe are excited to partner with him to celebrate the best moments in sports and look forward to the fresh take he’ll bring to the show.”<\/p>\n

In January, Hern\u00e1ndez released his debut comedy special, Marcello Hern\u00e1ndez: American Boy<\/a>. Available exclusively on Netflix<\/a>, Hern\u00e1ndez tells stories from his Latin roots and his mom\u2019s life lessons. When the show released, Hern\u00e1ndez said in an Instagram post<\/a> that stand-up comedy has given him \u201ceverything.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cI started comedy at 18 in Cleveland, Ohio, at dive bars, small clubs, and poetry slam rooms,\u201d Hern\u00e1ndez said. \u201c10 years later, Stand Up has given me everything. If you\u2019ve ever been to a show, put me on a show, given me advice, or supported me in any way, THANK YOU.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ESPYS will air live on July 15, 2026, on ABC<\/a> and ESPN+.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Jun 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n