Meet Michael and Nikki, your guides to New Year's Eve from coast to coast
Dec 26, 2024
Coast-to-Coast Countdown to 2025 promises a star-studded celebration as the nation prepares to ring in the new year on December 31.
Leading the festivities are Michael Yo and Nikki Novak, seasoned hosts returning for another spectacular New Year's Eve event—the veterans of film and TV are the perfect duo to guide the nation into 2025.
LOS ANGELES, CA - Michael Yo hosts Lorde at SiriusXM Studios, showcasing his signature charm and humor. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Michael Yo, the Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, and podcast host, continues to shine into 2025. Known for his appearances on Netflix, the Joe Rogan Experience, and America's Got Talent, Yo is a versatile entertainer. Fans have also enjoyed his roles in the Apple TV+ series Amber Brown and CBS's Kevin Can Wait. Catch his insightful and hilarious takes on his "Yo Show" podcast, where he interviews top entertainers and influencers.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - Nikki Novak brings Hollywood glamor to every red carpet, making her a fixture of high-profile events. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Nikki Novak, actress, model, and entertainment correspondent, returns to charm audiences in 2025. A familiar face at E! Network and Showtime events, Novak is also a standout correspondent for Fandango and co-host of the acclaimed Rotten Tomatoes Aftershow. With a résumé that includes roles on hit TV series like Dexter, Castle, and Two and a Half Men, she brings a blend of glamour and wit to the countdown festivities.
Yo and Novak are set to helm a night of unforgettable entertainment in their fifth year, hosting the annual New Year's extravaganza. With electrifying appearances from The Jacksons, Foreigner, Rick Springfield, Sheila E., Spin Doctors, Lisa Lisa, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Exposé, Deborah Cox, Lita Ford, Morris Day, and Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, fans can expect a dynamic blend of music, comedy, and nostalgia to set the stage for 2025.
Coast-to-Coast Countdown to 2025 airs live on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Pacific / 11 p.m. Eastern. Don’t miss this nationwide celebration!