“CBS PRESENTS NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS” 2026 (“KCAs”) TIP SHEET

The "KCAs" Will Simulcast on the CBS Television Network and Nickelodeon

Participants Include: Alysa Liu, Alyssa Miles, Daniella Monet, Dixie D'Amelio, Ginnifer Goodwin, Howie Mandel, Ice Spice, Jack Griffo, Jackson Olson, Jerry Trainor, Jude Hill, Keke Palmer, Kira Kosarin, Matthew Gray Gubler, Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Quinta Brunson, Salish Matter, SeanDoesMagic, Stella Lefty, Teyana Taylor, Taylen Biggs, Tony Hawk and Tyler James Williams

"KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS" SHOW INFORMATION:

• HOST:

  • Multiplatinum GRAMMY® Award-nominated global superstar Alex Warren is set to take the stage as host of CBS PRESENTS NICKELODEON KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS ("KCAs"). Celebrating fans' favorites from across the worlds of film, television, music, gaming, sports and more, the "KCAs" will broadcast live from Television City in Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 14 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/5:00-6:30 PM, PT), airing for the first time on CBS Television Network and Nickelodeon, and streaming live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers and on-demand the next day for both Premium and Essential subscribers in the U.S. The show will also be available globally on Paramount+ following its linear premiere on Nickelodeon.

• PERFORMANCES

  • Breakout music sensation Jamie Miller will kick off the show with the U.S. television debut performance of his #1 viral hit song "Babydoll." Featuring a cast of dancers and a cameo by JYT, the high-energy opening number will celebrate some of pop culture's most memorable dance crazes across the decades before culminating in Miller's performance, which includes special appearances by Antonio Cipriano and Victoria Justice, setting the tone for an unforgettable night of music, slime and surprises. Paying tribute to iconic dance moments, spanning from the 1980s to today, the first "KCAs" act will feature a medley of memorable hits, including "Rhythm Nation" (Janet Jackson, 1980s), "Everybody" (Backstreet Boys, 1990s), "Just Dance" (Lady Gaga, 2000s), "Gangnam Style" (PSY, 2010s) and "Which One" (JYT, 2026).

  • Multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ashe and GRAMMY®-nominated electronic music duo SOFI TUKKER will bring two of the year's most buzzworthy tracks to the celebration. Ashe will perform her breakout hit "Stop the Wedding!" while SOFI TUKKER will bring their fan-favorite dance anthem "TSUNAMI," the duo's collaboration with Ryan Tedder.

• KING OF COMEDY AWARD

  • Chris Pratt will receive the iconic King of Comedy Award. He will receive the coveted Silver Blimp in celebration of his career, before facing Nickelodeon's iconic slime.

• PARTICIPANTS:

  • Alysa Liu, Alyssa Miles, Daniella Monet, Dixie D'Amelio, Ginnifer Goodwin, Howie Mandel, Ice Spice, Jack Griffo, Jackson Olson, Jerry Trainor, Jude Hill, Keke Palmer, Kira Kosarin, Matthew Gray Gubler, Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Quinta Brunson, Salish Matter, SeanDoesMagic, Stella Lefty, Teyana Taylor, Taylen Biggs, Tony Hawk and Tyler James Williams

• NOMINATIONS:

  • Taylor Swift leads all individual nominees with six nods. Other top nominees include Ariana Grande (5) and Sabrina Carpenter (5). Blockbuster franchises dominate this year's ballot, with fan-favorite worlds including "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," "Toy Story 5," "Wednesday," "Wicked: For Good," THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS, "KPop Demon Hunters" and "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" represented across multiple categories. Music's biggest stars remain a major force with BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Cardi B and Karol G earning nominations across artist, song, album and collaboration categories. New categories this year are Watch Party: Kids' Choice, Favorite On-Screen Duo/Trio and Favorite Clutch Player of the Year. The general category nomination announcement is found here.

• "KCAs" SHOW ASSETS:

  • Press Site Links:

    • Press Express link here

    • Getty carpet/backstage footage here

  • Show/Broadcast Restrictions found here

• About the 2026 "KCAs"

  • Production Credits: The "KCAs" are produced by Done + Dusted.

  • Sponsors: The "KCAs" are sponsored by Burger King®, Wayfair, KINETIC SAND® and Volkswagen of America.

  • Fan Voting: Voting is open now at kidschoiceawards.com.

  • Press assets: Releases and art here.

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Press Contacts:

Ariana Urbont, [email protected]

Maggie Wang, [email protected]

Kate Fisher, [email protected]

Mallory Mason, [email protected]