Josh Johnson to Host 2026 Webby Awards (Exclusive)
By Hilary Lewis
Published on March 25, 2026.
Comedian and Daily Show host Josh Johnson is set to host the 2026 Webby Awards, celebrating the best of the internet. The ceremony will take place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on May 11. Johnson, who started out as a writer on The Tonight Show and has since worked at The Daily Show, expressed his pride in the event. The Webby Award celebrates the best in internet across various formats and is known for its five-word acceptance speeches.
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