Meet your hosts – Akbar Gbajabiamila
Akbar Gbajabiamila was born on May 6, 1979. He is an American TV personality and former professional football player.
He was a defensive end and linebacker who played at Los Angeles Crenshaw High School.
Akbar went undrafted but signed with the Oakland Raiders where he played from 2003 to 2004.
He also played for the San Diego Chargers in 2006 and the Miami Dolphins a year later.
Akbar was with the Oakland Raiders practice squad in 2008 but was released at the start of the season.
He is the host of American Ninja Warrior and American Ninja Warrior Junior.
Meet your hosts – Amanda Kloots
Amanda Kloots was born on March 19, 1982.
She is a celebrity fitness trainer. She’s also a ballet dancer and has danced in several Broadway productions.
Amanda has been a co-host of The Talk since 2021.
Amanda has one son, Elvis, with her late husband Nick Cordero, who died in July of 2020.
Tonight’s hosts revealed
The Talk’s Akbar Gbajabiamila and Amanda Kloots will host tonight’s awards show.