The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics recently announced the nominees in which The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah, was nominated for the prestigious Wilde Wit award, which honours a performer, writer or commentator whose observations both challenge and amuse, an award named after Oscar Wilde.
The South African comedian is facing Canadian actor, Dan Levy, American comedian Randy Rainbow, Australian comedian, Hannah Gadsby and actress, Cate Blanchett and the winner will be announced on August 21.
Diane Anderson-Minshall, CEO and Editorial Director of Pride Media and Galeca: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics president said in a statement that it may be more important than ever to embrace and champion quality stories.
“It may be more important than ever now to embrace and champion quality stories and push the real Hollywood’s entitled writers, producers, executives and PR reps out of their bubble and into truly reflecting America’s diversity for a change. They have so much power, and entertainment journalism groups like Galeca can make them accountable,” read the statement.
Other nominees include, Hugh Jackman for “Bad Education”, Regina King for “Watchmen”, Eugene Levy for “Schitt’s Creek”. Nominated TV shows include, “The Crown”, “Insecure” and “Little Fires Everywhere”.
Trevor Noah didn’t walk away with the awards of the previous nominations at the Grammys and Critics Choice Awards earlier this year, he did walk away with seven awards in May at the prestigious Webby Awards.
