Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard as the ceremony celebrates its 50th anniversary. The event will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April.
Mohammed is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian and writer whose screen and stage work has made him a familiar face to audiences. His acclaimed performance as Nate in Ted Lasso earned him two Emmy nominations, while his wider television credits include Deep Cover, Slow Horses and Intelligencewhich he also created, wrote and executive produced.
He recently reached the final of the BBC’s hit series Celebrity Traitorswhose opening episode attracted 11.7 million viewers and became the biggest UK unscripted broadcast since 2022. Alongside his screen work, Mohammed continues to enjoy success as a live performer, currently touring his show Show Pony to strong reviews.
 
 
 
 
Nick Mohammed said: “To host the Oliviers in its 50th year is not only a dream come true but an absolute honour and privilege. I love it not only for the breadth of theatrical talent it celebrates, but also for the extraordinary variety of live performances it showcases on the night itself.
“While I will try to remain in the wings during these, I can’t promise I won’t be singing along (in full voice). But at least I won’t be on roller-skates this time!”
The Olivier Awards 2026 will be broadcast on BBC TV and radio on Sunday 12 April.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
