Emmy Awards 2026 live: Stars ready to celebrate television's biggest night

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Summary Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay is set to host TV's biggest night, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards

Stars will soon begin arriving to walk the red carpet at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles - the awards show kicks off at 17:00 local time (20:00 EDT/01:00 BST)

Leading the pack in nominations this year is the medical drama The Pitt, which is up for 25 awards - read more about the show here

In-Depth Developments & Factual Context

Following close behind is the comedy series Hacks, while newcomer Widow's Bay has clocked 19 nods - check out the other Emmy nominees here

Some of the British stars in the running tonight include Matthew Rhys (nominated twice), Riz Ahmed, Carey Mulligan, Gary Oldman and Rufus Sewell

Edited by Oliver O'Connell with Nardine Saad, Regan Morris and David Willis reporting from Los Angeles

Industry Impact & Strategic Analysis

Gerran Howell (right) is a British actor nominated for an outstanding supporting actor award at the Emmys

It's a familiar sight - a crowded waiting room, trolleys in corridors, stressed doctors and nurses. But this isn't a typical A&E unit in the NHS. It's a Hollywood set with actors recreating the drama of an emergency department for TV series The Pitt.

"We finally feel validated for everything we go through every day," says Dr Tony Cirillo, President of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Forward Outlook & Market Perspective

On Monday, The Pitt could become this year's most decorated series at the Emmys, with 25 nominations.

Doctors and others in the medical profession say, for them, it's the most realistic medical drama yet - which is why they love it.

"The Pitt is more than just a good TV show," Cirillo says. "The term I use is validation."

Read my full report on why doctors and nurses think The Pitt is not only "watchable" but also "relatable".

In 2021, Apple's Ted Lasso broke records as the most nominated freshman comedy in Emmy Award history with its first series

Given the huge changes in the entertainment landscape over the last two decades, it’s no surprise that the Emmy nominations are once again dominated by streaming services.

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