Comedian Mo Amer to Host 86th Annual Peabody Awards

May 13, 2026 10:00am PT Comedian Mo Amer to Host 86th Annual Peabody Awards

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Palestinian-American stand-up comedian Mohammed “Mo” Amer, who was behind Netflix’s critically acclaimed comedy series “Mo,” will host the 86th annual Peabody Awards ceremony on May 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.

“Heated Rivalry,” “The Pitt,” “Adolescence” and more are among the 34 winners chosen by the Peabody Awards jury to win this year’s prizes. That includes programs selected in the fields of entertainment, documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, children’s and youth, immersive and interactive media, and public service programming. Go here for the full list.

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