Comic, actor and author Shane Gillis will take the stage to rejoice the achievements, athletes and moments in sports activities from the previous 12 months as host of The ESPYS, it was introduced Tuesday.
Gillis, who’s within the midst of a global stand-up comedy tour spanning practically 40 cities, will be a part of a star-studded group on the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on July 16 (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+).
“I am excited to be at The ESPYS this 12 months,” Gillis mentioned in a press release. “I like sports activities so this must be time.”
Gillis is the creator and star of Netflix present “Tires” and co-hosts “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast” with fellow comic Matt McCusker. He has additionally appeared in a Tremendous Bowl advert with Peyton Manning and Put up Malone in addition to a digital spot the place he rallies the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
“Shane will not be solely one of many prime comedians at this time, but additionally an enormous sports activities fan, which made him a straightforward option to host The ESPYS,” mentioned Craig Lazarus, ESPN vp and government producer of The ESPYS. “We’re thrilled to work with him to create an entertaining present celebrating this 12 months’s finest moments in sports activities and are excited to see what he’ll do on stage.”
The ESPYS assist to lift consciousness and funds for the V Basis for Most cancers Analysis, the charity based by ESPN and the late basketball coach Jim Valvano on the first ESPYS in 1993.