Instagram/Keke Palmer & Alan Cummin Celebrity 78th Emmys: Future uncertain as broadcast deal expires. Keke Palmer, Alan Cumming, or the cast of Reggie Dinkins could host the make-or-break ceremony. May 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - The upcoming 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, set to air on NBC on September 14, 2026, marks a critical moment for the prestigious event. After this broadcast, the current "wheel deal" arrangement-where ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox alternate Hosting the Emmys-will expire, leaving the future broadcast plans uncertain.