The Grammys are an exception, in no small part due to the pep Trevor Noah brought as its host. Instead of pretending to be a snickering outsider cracking risqué jokes at the stars’ expense, Noah is a fan — that guy who’s as excited as the people watching at home, and occasionally as starstruck, even though he walked among them.

Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.