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Chris Fleming: I lost to the Muppets

But is he bitter about the Emmy result?

Eccentric comedian Chris Fleming was nominated for an Emmy this month – but lost out to the Muppets.

And how did they take it? Not so well as this stand-up clip shows...


Fleming was up for the Emmy for outstanding writing for a variety special alongside Nikki Glaser, Wanda Sykes and the team who wrote Conan O'Brien's Oscar-hosting script – as well as the Muppets.

Published: 21 Sep 2026

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