While most of America is getting ready for Thanksgiving, ABC has Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on the mind. The end of the year is fast approaching, and all eyes are on Chicago now that the Windy City will be home to the new Central Time zone segment. Mayor Brandon Johnson seemed to hint that historian Shermann Dilla Thomas would make an appearance, but, as for hosting duties, ABC has announced that honor has gone to award-winning artist Chance the Rapper.
Key Takeaways
- Chance the Rapper’s history with Chicago
- The hosts revealed so far for the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
One of Chicago’s Own Steps Up to Host
Chance the Rapper was born and raised in Chicago. He’s deeply engaged in the community work and the political environment of his city. Though he came to prominence as a hip-hop artist, he’s just as well known for his social activism, which was fostered by his parents, Ken and Lisa. Their political ties extend to President Barack Obama.
Outside of his music and activism, Chance is known to TV audiences for his mentoring on The Voice. He was a coach for seasons 23 and 25. His appointment as co-host for Chicago’s segment of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve may mean viewers are in for a performance from the star. Chance’s latest album, STAR LINE, came out in August of this year and he wrapped his 15-date And We Back tour in October.
There’s no word yet on whether Chance will be partnered with someone else, like his fellow co-hosts of the holiday program. But Chicagoans, and the rest of America, can expect the Windy City to go all-out in their celebration. There will be music, a fireworks display over the area’s iconic bridges, and ABC7’s Terell Brown and Cheryl Scott will continue their tradition of ushering in the new year with an impeccable dance routine.
Who Else is Hosting New Year’s Rockin’ Eve?
Joining Ryan Seacrest once again for the festivities in New York City is British singer-songwriter Rita Ora. She and Seacrest will be based in the heart of Times Square.
Dancing with the Stars co-host and professional dancer Julianne Hough has been tapped to join former NFL Tight End and sports personality Rob Gronkowski for New Year’s Rockin‘ Eve‘s segment in Las Vegas. The event will be Hough’s debut as a co-host for the program as they bring the party to the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
As for Puerto Rico, details on who will be hosting and what viewers can look forward to will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned to Soap Hub for more holiday TV news.
