WASHINGTON — The Boys & Girls Clubs of America may end up being the biggest winner of Sunday night's Emmy Awards . The afterschool youth programming nonprofit is now seeing a donation surge after a controversial fundraising bit at the center of television's biggest night.

Emmys host Nate Bargatze pledged $100,000 to the group at the top of the telecast — with a twist. The comedian then deducted $1,000 for every second that an acceptance speech exceeded the allotted time and added the same amount for every second under the limit. Boys & Girls Clubs children stood with the trophy holder for each announcement before retreating into the wings.

The charitable gag failed to restrain many winners. “Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder vowed “I'll pay the difference” while accepting the awar

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