15 Best Talk Show Hosts From US & UK
15 Best Talk Show Hosts From US & UK
When it comes to quality talk-show, nothing beats the United States and the United Kingdom, especially late night. Take a look at the best hosts!
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Talk shows, or chat shows, depending on the country that you’re in, can either be great fun or a total car crash – as you can probably imagine. There are many different variables that determine which side of the coin a show falls on, with one of the biggest factors being the host.
While many people have different tastes and views in regard to who their favorite may be, we wanted to take a step back in order to try and admire the options from afar. Sure, there are negatives, but the positives almost certainly outweigh them in the long run.
Updated on April 21st, 2020 by Matthew Wilkinson: With so many talk shows happening in both the US and the UK, there is certainly something for everyone. Whether it’s a heavy focus on skits and pranks or more on a serious and engaging conversation, there are hosts who do it all.
Of course, the host plays a key part in everything to make a show a success. Having the ability to work with major names and keep smaller celebrity guests just as entertaining really is an underrated skill. In this list, we will take a look at 15 brilliant talk show hosts from the UK and the US who are currently doing great jobs.
15 Jonathan Ross
No, this is nothing to do with him being thrown off the radio a few years ago or him having a slightly different voice. Jonathan Ross tends to get some really good guests onto his show and that’s been the case ever since he got into the game.
However, we can’t pretend like having really good guests warrants being a half-hearted type of host. He’s witty from time to time and he lets the guests talk, but the layout is lacking to a certain degree. He’s got quite nice hair, though.
14 Russell Howard
Another great UK talk show host is Russell Howard. He’s a well-known comedian who has quite recently taken the leap into the world of talk shows, with The Russell Howard Hour that has become very popular in a short space of time.
Because Russell is already a popular comedian, he brings his own style to the show, which is light-hearted and allows for a lot of fun. However, he did surprise people with his guests as they often tackle big issues and difficult topics, which makes his show really interesting to watch.
13 Michael McIntyre
You could make the argument that his actual chat show days are over, but it feels like Michael McIntyre is the kind of fella who likes to keep people guessing.
The comedian isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and when hosting his own show, it’s not hard to see why. He always wants to be at the forefront of everyone’s attention span and, in many ways, there’s nothing wrong with that. Alas, that’s why his ‘Big Show’ probably suits him a little bit more than sitting down and having a natter with someone else.
12 Alan Carr
Alan Carr is another comedian who can split audiences’ opinions, mainly because he is so full of energy. However, his dry wit makes him an ideal talk show host and Chatty Man has consistently proven to be popular with UK audiences.
Carr has no problem in asking hard questions, using his cheeky side to get away with it. He likes to have fun with guests and doesn’t mind poking fun at them, which makes for some really funny moments.
11 Jimmy Fallon
The man who leads the way with The Tonight Show is the same man that divides the nation – so, some would argue he’s the talk show equivalent of the man in that big oval office. Jimmy Fallon’s upward trajectory has been fairly remarkable to watch over the course of the last few years, and you could argue that he’s got even further to go.
He seems to make his guests feel relatively comfortable and has a few funny moments here and there, even if he still can’t quite compete with the very best.
10 Sean Evans
This might be a controversial entry, because Sean Evans only hosts a talk show on YouTube, but Hot Ones has proven to be an unbelievably popular project. It has gained Evans his own gameshow on television, and he has gone from strength to strength in building his brand.
Hot Ones gets the biggest celebrity guests and immediately takes them out of their comfort zone with scorching hot chicken wings. Though that alone can rob some focus from the interview itself, the conversation really flows well with Sean asking the best questions out of any host on this list.
9 Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah is much funnier than anyone gives him any credit for, and that’s a shame. Still, even with that being the case, we enjoy the fact that most news outlets choose to focus on the serious topics that he likes to discuss.
He finds the balance between comedy and drama perfectly within his monologues, all of which force us to stop, look and listen. Depending on what style of show you enjoy watching there’s a very good chance Noah should be even higher in this list for you. Perspective, eh?
8 Ellen DeGeneres
The Ellen Show might not take place in a late-night format, like the majority of this list, but that doesn’t mean Ellen’s not an amazing talk show host. She has become one of the most popular celebrities for any number of reasons, but primarily because she’s warm, kind, and always makes her guests feel comfortable.
It leads to some really fun interviews where the celebrities are happy to talk about anything. She plays games and loves to pull pranks, which keeps her show engaging and unpredictable. While she is a huge star, Ellen never overshadows whoever is on the sofa.
7 James Corden
The guy formerly known as Smithy came on over to the United States of America half a decade or so ago now, and ever since then, he’s been attempting to make late-night television his own. Carpool Karaoke has taken on a life of its own as we all well know, to the point where it’s easily the most popular segment on his show.
Whether or not he’s going to be here for the long run remains to be seen, but he’s not afraid of stirring up some controversy and throwing in a few funny monologues in the process.
6 John Oliver
Speaking of Brits who have crossed the pond and made a success of becoming a talk show host, John Oliver is another fantastic host who is doing great things in America right now. He takes a slightly more serious approach than James Cordon, but his show, Last Week Tonight, really is entertaining.
He takes a deep dive into the big issue at the time, and out of all the hosts on this list, he is the best at giving a firm opinion when it comes to political and global issues. Of course, he is still great at talking with guests as well, often bringing the best out of people by engaging in interesting conversation.
5 Jimmy Kimmel
It may be more of a personal selection than anything else, but we’re big fans of Kimmel. He’s quite dry and hard to read the first time you watch him, but as is the case when you make a new friend, it almost seems as if he loosens up and really starts to relax as time goes on.
He always gets great guests and provides us with fun interactions, and while his hosting duties haven’t always gone down like a house on fire at the big awards shows, Jimmy has a heart of gold and he gets to showcase that night in and night out.
4 Seth Meyers
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Seth Meyers is funny, witty and incredibly intelligent – and best of all he makes us feel like part of the family. He may not be the larger than life personality that a lot of people want to see in this position, but he doesn’t need to be.
He should be viewed as the heir to the throne for most major talk shows, and we’d argue he deserves to get twice the viewership that he currently receives. The sky, in our opinion, is the limit for him.
3 Stephen Colbert
From his long talks with guests to his rants about politics and beyond, there’s something so powerful about the manner in which Stephen Colbert is able to deliver his work. He’s a fascinating figure who has a great voice, and while that isn’t the only thing you need to be a success at this level, we can’t pretend like it’s not important.
He virtually demands your attention based solely on his delivery, and while he’s not viewed as one of the big boys, we think there’s a lot of room left for him to grow.
2 Conan O’Brien
The forgotten hero of The Tonight Show that simply wasn’t given enough time to make a substantial impact. That’s it, that’s the tweet. One of the very best things that can be said for Conan O’Brien is that he’s alternative. He doesn’t do things by the book and he doesn’t follow the agenda of others – because he forges his own path.
His comedic timing is unlike most in his field and we’d challenge anyone to find another North American talk show host that is quite as engaging with what he does.
1 Graham Norton
The popular Irishman has interviewed pretty much everyone there is to interview, and he continues to shine as brightly as he did when he first started. Graham Norton is personable, he’s off the cuff, and he makes us really miss Craig Ferguson.
Norton has also expanded his horizons into becoming a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, in addition to commentating on the Eurovision Song Contest which should prove once and for all that he’s the most fabulous man on the planet. Either way, though, you should all go and watch his show.
Link Source : https://screenrant.com/best-talk-show-hosts-us-uk/
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