Alan Cumming Uses Emmys Speech to Spotlight Voter Registration: ‘The Time for Talk Is Over’
The "Traitors" host took the stage Monday night to accept the award for Outstanding Reality Competition Program The post Alan Cumming Uses Emmys Speech to Spotlight Voter Registration: ‘The Time for Talk Is Over’ appeared first on TheWrap .
During the 2026 Emmys on Monday night, actor Alan Cumming used his acceptance speech to emphasize the importance of registering to vote, declaring, "The time for talk is over." The 52-year-old, who accepted the award for Outstanding Reality Competition Program for "The Traitors," was flanked by members of the show's production team.
In his remarks, Cumming praised the power of his reality series in uniting viewers, despite its focus on treachery and betrayal. He also highlighted that the next day marked Voter Registration Day in the United States. "Please make sure you're registered to vote, because the time for talk is over. It is now time to vote, America," Cumming stated.
This was Cumming's second appearance at the Emmys during the event's first hour, which proved to be notably apolitical. He previously co-presented the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series with "Furious" star Emmy Rossum. Allison Janney ultimately won that award. The host of this year's Emmys was longtime "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Mariska Hargitay, who began the ceremony with a cover of Joan Jett's "I Love Rock ’n' Roll."
The television veteran also paid homage to Nicole Kidman, who was present at the event, by saying, "Zip it, movie lady. It’s TV’s turn tonight."
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