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This year’s Emmy race for Outstanding Variety Series is turning into a historic showdown thanks to a radical rule change: voters now decide if each nominee deserves an Emmy, not just who wins. With a 90% “yes” threshold, multiple shows could walk away with trophies — something never seen before. The shift, born from dwindling late-night and sketch shows, merges old categories under a new “area award” system, letting each show shine on its own merits. As fan favorites like The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (ending its run) and veterans like Last Week Tonight and SNL jostle for recognition, the stage is set for emotional send-offs and unexpected winners. With Colbert’s team already dominating Creative Arts Emmys, the race is heating up — and Emmy night might hand out more than one statue in this category for the first time ever.

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