Emmy Awards 2022: Biggest talking points from the ceremony

Holly Patrick

13 September 2022 at 6:12 am·1-min read

Stars gathered on Monday, 12 September, for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Saturday Night Live cast member Kenan Thompson hosted the ceremony, opening the proceedings with a dance tribute to TV classics.

The ceremony provided plenty of talking points, including when Succession writer Jesse Armstrong commented on King Charles III,Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk making history with their award wins, and Sheryl Lee Ralph showing off her singing skills as she delivered her speech after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary.

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