Kaley Cuoco to Host the 'People's Choice Awards 2012'
"Kaley is sexy, funny and smart - everything you want in a host - everything you get to see each week on 'The Big Bang Theory,'" said a CBS executive.
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October 27, 2011
Kaley Cuoco, star of CBS's "The Big Bang Theory" will host "People's Choice Awards 2012," Wednesday, January 11, 2012 ("9:00-11:00 Pm," live ET/delayed PT) on CBS.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kaley as the new host of "People's Choice Awards 2012,"" said Executive Producer Mark Burnett. "She's been making people laugh on top-rated comedy series for the last decade, first with '8 Simple Rules' and now with 'The Big Bang Theory,' Thursday's #1 show. I'm looking forward to working with her on a fun-filled, comedy-packed show in January."
"Kaley is sexy, funny and smart - everything you want in a host - everything you get to see each week on 'The Big Bang Theory,' " said Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events at CBS Entertainment. "Can't wait to see what she brings to "People's Choice Awards 2012.""
Prior to her role as Penny on "The Big Bang Theory," winner of the 2010 People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy, Cuoco was best known to television audiences for playing Bridget Hennessy on the series "8 Simple Rules," winner of the 2003 People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy. Earlier this year, Cuoco hosted the "Teen Choice Awards."
Cuoco appeared on the big screen in "Hop," opposite James Marsden, and currently she stars in the independent feature "The Last Ride," which is playing at film festivals across the country. Recently, Kaley completed filming a starring role opposite Rob Lowe in the made-for-television movie "Untouchable: The Drew Peterson Story."
Voting is currently open online to determine this year's nominees in 41 categories. Voting for the winners will commence on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, following the People's Choice Awards press conference at the Paley Center for Media.
Now in its 38th year, the "People's Choice Awards" is voted on entirely by the public for fan favorites in music, movies and television. Fred Nelson is the President of People's Choice, and the awards show is produced by Procter & Gamble Entertainment, Inc., which is represented by MediaVest Worldwide, Inc., supervisors of the production.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kaley as the new host of "People's Choice Awards 2012,"" said Executive Producer Mark Burnett. "She's been making people laugh on top-rated comedy series for the last decade, first with '8 Simple Rules' and now with 'The Big Bang Theory,' Thursday's #1 show. I'm looking forward to working with her on a fun-filled, comedy-packed show in January."
"Kaley is sexy, funny and smart - everything you want in a host - everything you get to see each week on 'The Big Bang Theory,' " said Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events at CBS Entertainment. "Can't wait to see what she brings to "People's Choice Awards 2012.""
Prior to her role as Penny on "The Big Bang Theory," winner of the 2010 People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy, Cuoco was best known to television audiences for playing Bridget Hennessy on the series "8 Simple Rules," winner of the 2003 People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy. Earlier this year, Cuoco hosted the "Teen Choice Awards."
Cuoco appeared on the big screen in "Hop," opposite James Marsden, and currently she stars in the independent feature "The Last Ride," which is playing at film festivals across the country. Recently, Kaley completed filming a starring role opposite Rob Lowe in the made-for-television movie "Untouchable: The Drew Peterson Story."
Voting is currently open online to determine this year's nominees in 41 categories. Voting for the winners will commence on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, following the People's Choice Awards press conference at the Paley Center for Media.
Now in its 38th year, the "People's Choice Awards" is voted on entirely by the public for fan favorites in music, movies and television. Fred Nelson is the President of People's Choice, and the awards show is produced by Procter & Gamble Entertainment, Inc., which is represented by MediaVest Worldwide, Inc., supervisors of the production.