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Which Reality TV Host Deserves The Emmy?

By Latoya West, About.com

Reality TV hosts will finally be recognized when the 2008 Emmy Awards are handed out on September 21. The first hosts nominated for the prestigious prize are Heidi Klum, Jeff Probst, Ryan Seacrest, Tom Bergeron, and Howie Mandel. The five nominees will also have the honor of hosting the Emmy Awards ceremony this year. Let's take a look at the Emmy-nominated hosts of reality television.

Heidi Klum

Show: Project Runway
Hosting Style: Down-to-business
Famous Lines: "You're Out," “auf Wiedersehen”
Host With the Most: ...Responsibility. Heidi is the only nominated host who also pulls double duty as a judge.

Ryan Seacrest

Show: American Idol
Hosting Style: Playfully sarcastic
Famous Lines: "THIS is American Idol," "...after the break!"
Host With the Most:...Jobs. Ryan hosts American Idol while holding down several other hosting jobs.

Jeff Probst

Show: Survivor
Hosting Style: Engaged and inquisitive
Famous Lines: "The tribe has spoken."
Host With the Most:...Frequent Flier Miles. Jeff is the only nominated host whose job requires him to live out of a suitcase.

Tom Bergeron

Show: Dancing With the Stars
Hosting Style: Funny and witty
Famous Lines: "Over to you Samantha"
Host With the Most: ...Unexpected Drama. Tom even had to keep things moving after a contestant fainted.

Howie Mandel

Show: Deal or No Deal
Hosting Style: Calm and collected.
Famous Lines: "Deal or no deal?"
Host With the Most: ...Potential of Getting High Blood Pressure. With a million dollars at stake on every episode, the tension is always high on the Deal or No Deal stage.

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