A little show we all know called American Ninja Warrior was nominated for a 2016 Emmy. It was recognized in the category of Outstanding Reality Competition Program. The show was nominated along with The Voice, The Amazing Race, Project Runway, Dancing with the Stars and Top Chef.
Spoiler alert: It didn’t win. The trophy went home with the team from The Voice, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a huge night for the cast and crew.
It was the show’s first nomination, so that’s something to celebrate right there. Everyone is in love with American Ninja Warrior!
Here’s a rundown on how the team enjoyed themselves and celebrated the accomplishment!
The producers, hosts and Ninjas all hit the red carpet together.
Kristine Leahy looked awesome (duh).
Akbar Gbajabiamila wore a bowtie that he was very proud of.
Natalie Duran snuck in (duh).
Jessie Graff continued her campaign for world domination by mesmerizing us with poses like this.
And moves like this. Backflips in heels. NBD.
#Emmys2016 Red Carpet for #AmericanNinjaWarrior @jessiegraffpwr blowing minds. pic.twitter.com/4sOBz1fAOx
— Matt Iseman (@mattiseman) September 19, 2016
And this is basically how the internet reacted to it.
Matt Iseman gave us a blow by blow of the night.
The Zoo! #Emmys2016 pic.twitter.com/DlecFNSTBz
— Matt Iseman (@mattiseman) September 18, 2016
Including what it was like to lose.
At least I can console myself looking at Louie Anderson's Emmy three seats away. pic.twitter.com/IRkdo6r1yy
— Matt Iseman (@mattiseman) September 19, 2016
He showed considerable self restraint when faced with the coveted Emmy. We probably would have tried to nab it and run.
Hanging out with the Emmy for @NBCTheVoice. This is just cruel. pic.twitter.com/sOUiSSUXyv
— Matt Iseman (@mattiseman) September 19, 2016
But Matt did get one of those PB & Js made by Jimmy Kimmel’s mom!
Eating my PB&J with Christian Slater behind me. Loved him in Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves! pic.twitter.com/4eFPznxbHD
— Matt Iseman (@mattiseman) September 19, 2016
All in all, yes, it WAS an honor just to be nominated. 2017 Emmy win, here we come!