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Alan Cumming Emmy wins and voter registration advocacy

Overview

Alan Cumming won his third consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program for ‘The Traitors’. During the Creative Arts Emmys, the award was accepted on his behalf by presenter Johnny Bananas.

In a subsequent moment related to the awards, Cumming used his platform to urge Americans to participate in the democratic process. Highlighting that the following day was National Voter Registration Day, he stated, “Tonight, we have received the most votes, but tomorrow is Voter Registration Day in this country, so please make sure you’re registered to vote.” He concluded by telling the audience, “The time for talk is over. It is now time to vote, America!”

Entities

The Traitors · Alan Cumming · Emmy Awards · Peacock

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Alan Cumming urges US voter registration during Emmy win

    Actor Alan Cumming used his Emmy acceptance speech for 'The Traitors' to urge Americans to register to vote ahead of National Voter Registration Day.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Alan Cumming wins third consecutive Emmy for Best Reality TV Host

    Alan Cumming won his third consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program for ‘The Traitors’ at the Creative Arts Emmys.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · gbnews.com · hollywoodreporter.com · thewrap.com · watermarkonline.com