Tyra Banks to host the Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony April 26

LOS ANGELES, April 9 (UPI) -- Model and television personality Tyra Banks is set to host the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Thursday.

The show is slated to air April 26 on the Pop cable television network. It will take place on the Warner Bros. Studios lot on Stage 16.

"As a network that celebrates talent and personalities who 'pop' in fan culture, we couldn't be more excited to have the multi-talented Tyra Banks as the host of the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards," Paul Adler, Pop's senior vice president of original programming and development, said in a statement. "We know she will bring her fun, charismatic energy to the Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony, which promises to be an entertaining show honoring the most notable achievements in daytime television."

"With Tyra Banks as our host, all the pieces are falling into place for what I believe will be a truly memorable night on the legendary Warner Bros. Studios lot," added Bob Mauro, president of the NATAS. "The fans on the red carpet on New York Street will have not only the multi-versatile Tyra Banks and some of the most beautiful and talented daytime stars to cheer, they will also have one of television's most beloved performers, Betty White, as she's honored for her extraordinary career. Somebody pinch me!"

"I'm honored to be hosting the Daytime Emmy Awards and can't wait to bring a fresh edge and lots of surprises to the show," said Banks. "It's a big year! I'm shaking things up, starting with a new look and a brand-new daytime talk show launching in the fall. I'm pumped to be partnering with a fun, new network like Pop to celebrate daytime TV and the diehard fans that watch every day. Let's do this!"