The Daytime Emmys just made an exciting announcement about who will announce and narrate the 53rd annual event, and it’s a voice that will sound familiar to fans of reality TV.
Former Love Island USA announcer Matthew Hoffman took to Instagram to announce that he would be joining the Daytime Emmys as announcer and narrator for the event. Hoffman shared, “An honor to be part of a night celebrating the very best in daytime television.”
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The fan-favorite narrator said he can’t wait and ended his post with “See you Friday!”
Hoffman was the original voice of Love Island USA when the series aired on CBS for its first three seasons. When the series moved to Peacock the narration was taken over by Love Island U.K. narrator Iain Stirling.
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Since exiting the reality dating series, Hoffman has remained actively employed as a celebrity correspondent for The Year, as well as various other projects, including, most recently, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses.
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Fans immediately took to Hoffman’s comment section to show their support. One user wrote, “Ahhhhh you are perfect for this!! Congratulations and we need his contract renewed immediately.” While a second continued the hype train adding, “Ummmm the Emmy’s are lucky to have YOU!!!!! My amazing and talented friend!! 😍😍😍,” with a third user adding, “Voice of God? God‘s gonna wish she had your voice after you slay this production. Break all the legs!”
The Daytime Emmys will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026 beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. They can be viewed on the official National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) website via watch.theemmys.tv and on the official The Emmys app.
The first three seasons of Love Island USA, which Hoffman narrated, are available to binge watch on Paramount+. Meanwhile, the first season of Cheap A$$ Beach Houses is streaming on HBO Max, Hulu, and Disney+.
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