John Mulaney muted during 2026 Emmy Awards joke

Comedian John Mulaney was muted during a joke at the 2026 Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. While presenting the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Mulaney made a joke referencing a 2015 interview by DJ Khaled.

Mulaney’s joke, which was censored by the broadcast, involved a comment regarding DJ Khaled’s past remarks about oral sex. Before the censored moment, Mulaney also joked about the all-male nature of the category and the acting styles of the nominees. The award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama was ultimately presented to Noah Wyle for his role in ‘The Pitt’.