Jeremy Allen White's Snub to Stephen Colbert's Farewell: Biggest Highlights From the 2026 Emmy Nominations

Los Angeles: The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are out, and as expected, they have sparked celebration, disappointment and heated debate across Hollywood.

Medical drama The Pitt emerged as the biggest nominee with 25 nominations, while comedy favourite Hacks followed closely with 24, cementing their status as this year's awards frontrunners. But the biggest headlines came from a string of surprising omissions and emotional milestones.

Jeremy Allen White Misses Out

Perhaps the most shocking omission was Jeremy Allen White, who failed to receive a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Bear. After winning consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of chef Carmy Berzatto, White's absence stunned fans and television critics alike.

While The Bear still secured several nominations, its overall showing was considerably weaker than in previous years.

Stephen Colbert's Final Season Gets Recognition

There was better news for Stephen Colbert, whose The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earned a nomination for Outstanding Variety Series in what is its farewell Emmy campaign following the programme's conclusion.

The nomination has been viewed as a fitting tribute to one of late-night television's most influential shows, which ended its run after years at the top of the ratings.

The Pitt Leads the Pack

Max's medical drama The Pitt dominated the nominations with 25 nods, including recognition for its cast and creative team. The series has quickly established itself as one of television's biggest critical successes and enters the awards race as the favourite in several major categories.

Hacks Makes Comedy History

Comedy series Hacks continued its remarkable awards run, collecting 24 nominations, the highest-ever single-season tally for a comedy series. Jean Smart is once again among the favourites for acting honours.

Fresh Faces Break Through

The nominations also highlighted several newcomers. Apple TV+ dramas Widow's Bay and Pluribus enjoyed impressive debut campaigns, while performers such as Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Chase Infiniti earned breakthrough nominations.

Other Major Snubs

Besides Jeremy Allen White, the nominations overlooked several high-profile contenders. Critics pointed to the absence of acting nominations for parts of The Bear's ensemble, while acclaimed series such as Industry and reality veteran The Amazing Race also missed out in key categories.

Looking Ahead

The winners will be announced at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, scheduled to take place on September 14, with the ceremony expected to celebrate both established favourites and a new generation of television talent. With several unexpected omissions and breakthrough nominations, this year's Emmy race promises to remain one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.