The X Factor Host Steve Jones To Host Emmy's Pre-Show

Fox is making a wise choice in adding Steve Jones to their host line-up for the Emmy’s pre-show Countdown to the Emmy’s. As of right now, the American audience isn’t familiar with Jones, just as most of us had no idea who Ryan Seacrest was before the first season of American Idol.

Whether or not Steve Jones turns out to be the next Ryan Seacrest remains to be seen. In the mean time, for a little while anyway, he’ll likely be referred to as that “English guy who hosts X Factor.” In truth, he’s actually Welsh. Start remembering that now and adjusting your vague reference accordingly. And, as though Fox knows they should probably start familiarizing us with the face and voice of the person who will be guiding the viewers, contestants and judges through each episode of The X Factor starting later this month, they’re debuting him on Emmy night by throwing him in the mix of TV’s best and brightest on the red carpet.

The special will air live on Sunday, September 18th (7:00-8:00 PM ET live/PT 4:00-5:00 PM PT live) before the Emmy’s broadcast. It’ll be interesting to see how Jones handles the mayhem that is the red carpet.

And, for those of you who are interested in getting to know Jones a bit sooner, the video below offers a taste of his sense of humor. It’s a clip from the U.K. show T4, which features Jones letting comedian/actor/TV show creator Ricky Gervais electrocute him.



Hopefully no one’s thought to give Simon Cowell a button like that.