This morning on "Good Morning America," E!'s Joel McHale announced that he will be hosting the 2015 ESPYs, E! exclusively reported.
The ESPYs is ESPN's very own award show that honors athletes for their excellence in sports performance.
People are used to seeing McHale host "The Soup," and his interest in sports may come as a surprise to most, but the comedian played sports when he was younger and has always been interested.
"Joel is an extremely talented performer, a unique voice and a huge sports fan," said ESPN Film's senior vice president, Connor Schell. "His experience as a comedian and love of sports make Joel the perfect host for the ESPYs inaugural broadcast on ABC."
McHale has presented at the ESPYs before, but this will be his first time hosting the show.
"I've had the opportunity to work with Joel on previous projects, including when he presented at the ESPYs," executive producer Maura Mandt added. "He's an enthusiastic fan whose talents will bring a new spin to the night's celebration."
McHale was overwhelmed and full of joy when he found out he'd be this year's host.
"I'm thrilled to be hosting the ESPYs. Just ecstatic," McHale exclaimed.
Tune in to ABC on July 15 at 8 p.m. ET to see McHale host the show live from the Nokia Theatre in L.A.
