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The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards steered clear of mentioning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday evening.

Comedian Nate Bargatze, who hosted the event, along with celebrity presenters and award recipients, made no mention of the brutal murder of the Turning Point USA founder during the telecast. In a pre-show interview, Bargatze said he planned to avoid political topics during his hosting duties.

"I know there's heartbreaking stuff that's been happening right now, but I want this night to be an escape, and I think that's why I was brought on," he told Entertainment Weekly (EW) on Thursday.

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