Brief
Anthony Anderson to Host 2026 Soul Train Awards in Chicago
The two‑hour ceremony will be taped Nov. 5 at Chicago’s Harris Theater and broadcast Nov. 27.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Anthony Anderson, known for his role on "Black‑ish," will host the 2026 Soul Train Awards, set to air Friday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and CBS, according to Billboard.
What happened
The awards will be taped on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Harris Theater in Chicago, marking the first Soul Train ceremony since 2023 and the first to be broadcast on CBS.
What the reports add
Billboard notes that Anderson previously hosted the show in 2013 and has a long history of award‑show hosting, including nine years at the NAACP Image Awards and the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards.
What was said
Anderson said, "I’m thrilled to be back with BET and especially excited to host Soul Train Awards in Chicago, where the Soul Train legacy began," in a statement reported by Billboard.
How it came about
BET executives Connie Orlando and Louis Carr praised Anderson’s comedic instinct and connection to the Soul Train legacy, explaining his selection for the revived ceremony.
Key facts
- Anthony Anderson will host the 2026 Soul Train Awards. (billboard.com)
- The ceremony will be taped on Nov. 5 at Chicago's Harris Theater. (billboard.com)
- The broadcast is scheduled for Nov. 27 on BET and CBS. (billboard.com)
- Anderson previously hosted the Soul Train Awards in 2013. (billboard.com)
- BET executives praised Anderson's fit for the show. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Anthony Anderson to Host 2026 Soul Train Awards: ‘I’m Thrilled to Be Back’”
