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WGA East Taps Roy Wood Jr. as Host of Writers Guild Awards New York

Jan 28, 2026 7:00am PT WGA East Taps Roy Wood Jr. as Host of Writers Guild Awards New York By Kennedy French Plus Icon Kennedy French Latest What’s Coming to Tubi in February 2026 16 hours ago What’s Coming to Netflix in February 2026 19 hours ago Stephen Colbert Reveals Date of Final ‘Late Show’ Episode 19 hours ago See All Courtesy of CNN Originals Roy Wood Jr. is returning to host the 78th annual Writers Guild Awards New York at Manhattan’s Edison Ballroom on March 8.

Roy Wood Jr

Roy Wood Jr

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Key Highlights

  • The WGA East and WGA West hold simultaneous award ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles.
  • The CNN host, who leads the network’s satire news program “Have I Got News for You,” previously hosted the WGA’s New York ceremony.
  • His show has become CNN’s second most-watched program and its top-rated show in the adults 25-54 demographic, helping drive a 42% year-over-year increase in the network’s Saturday night viewership.
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