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The 2025 ESPYS, Presented by Capital One, will be hosted by comedian, actor, and writer Shane Gillis.
According to ESPN, the stand-up comedian, actor, and writer will host The 2025 ESPYs, which will be broadcast live on Wednesday, July 16, on ABC and ESPN+.
The awards show, co-produced by ESPN and Full Day Productions, recognizes “major sports achievements, remember unforgettable moments, and honor the leading performers and performances.”
“I’m excited to be at The ESPYS this year,” Gillis said. “I like sports, so this should be a good time.”
Shane Gillis is your 2025 ESPYS Host ‼️
Watch the ESPYS on July 16th LIVE on ABC | ESPN+ 🍿 pic.twitter.com/ZOcPzJ6hKF
— ESPN (@espn) June 24, 2025
This was quite a shocking decision since Gillis had several controversies in the past years.
However, Shane Gillis is currently one of the hottest stand-up comedians on the planet and is in the midst of a tour spanning nearly 40 cities.
He is also the star of the Netflix show Tires, which is back for a second season.
Gillis has a sports background as a former collegiate football player.
“Best decision they could’ve ever made,” a person stated.
Best decision they could've ever made.
— The RE-Think Tank (@re_think_tank) June 24, 2025
“Uh oh, woke ESPN won’t like this one,” a second person said of the decision.
Uh oh woke ESPN won't like this one
— Matt Blevins (@GameDayGlitch) June 24, 2025
“Perhaps the only comedian today that could come anywhere close to meeting Norm Macdonald’s legacy as greatest ESPY’s host,” a third person wrote about Shane Gillis.
Perhaps the only comedian today that could come anywhere close to meeting Norm Macdonald’s legacy as greatest ESPY’s host. @Shanemgillis
— Matt (@MLBactuary) June 24, 2025
“Yo ESPN, Gillis is gonna kill it 🔥,” a fourth excited fan commented.
Yo ESPN, Gillis is gonna kill it 🔥
— Fran 🛩️ (@heyheyfranciele) June 24, 2025
“This call is so right that regular ESPN management must have been on vacation when this decision was made…,” one final fan added.
This call is so right that regular ESPN management must have been on vacation when this decision was made…
😂— John Ziegler (@Zigmanfreud) June 24, 2025
