Primetime Emmy Nominations 2025: First 2 Categories Revealed
July 15, 2025
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The Primetime Emmy Nominations 2025 kicked off today, July 15th, with the first two official categories revealed live on CBS Mornings and streamed across major platforms. Fans of
The Primetime Emmy Nominations 2025 kicked off today, July 15th, with the first two official categories revealed live on CBS Mornings and streamed across major platforms. Fans of reality TV and late-night comedy had their eyes glued to the announcement — and some familiar names have already made the list.
These powerhouse programs continue to define excellence in competitive reality formats. The Traitors, however, is a fresh surprise that signals the rise of newer formats.
Outstanding Talk Series
Nominees:
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Veterans dominate the talk series landscape again this year. Notably, Jon Stewart’s return has clearly left an impact.
Snubs & Surprises
While the early nominees thrilled fans, they also left room for surprises — and a few snubs.
The Voice, once a favorite, was left off the list for Reality Competition Program.
Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon did not make the cut in the Talk Series category — a noticeable absence in the race for Best Talk Show Host Emmy.
These omissions hint at changing tides in audience preferences and Emmy decision-making.
What This Means
The Primetime Emmy Nominations 2025 are already reflecting a mix of tradition and evolution:
Legacy series like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Top Chef remain untouchable.
The Traitors could be the breakout hit of the year in reality competition.
Jon Stewart’s comeback with The Daily Show proves political satire is still highly relevant.
These early signals give us clues about which genres are gaining momentum in the eyes of Emmy voters.
Next Up: Full Nominations
Later today, the full 2025 Emmy nominations list will be released — including major honors like:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series List
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series Emmy
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series Emmy Award
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
Outstanding Talk Series
77th Emmys
Emmys 2025 nominees
2025 Emmy nominations list
When are the Emmys?
Best talk show host Emmy
Outstanding scripted variety series list
Outstanding writing for a variety series
Directing for a variety series
Outstanding variety special pre-recorded
Outstanding scripted variety series Emmy award
Conclusion
The Primetime Emmy Nominations 2025 are off to an exciting start. Whether you’re a fan of fierce cooking competitions or sharp political commentary, this year’s Emmys are shaping up to be bold, surprising, and competitive.
Stay tuned for the full Emmy nominations reveal, and check back at twistblog for updates!
