Steph Tolev Named 2025 AVN Awards Show Comedian Co-Host

LOS ANGELES—AVN has named Steph Tolev as the comedic co-host for the 2025 AVN Awards presented by MyFreeCams. Tolev gained widespread acclaim for her standout performance on the Netflix special Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill. She recently played herself in the latest season of Hacks. The evening's co-hosts previously announced include Blake Blossom and Alex Knight. The AVN Awards, the sexiest awards show of the year, will take place on January 25, 2025. "Steph Tolev brings a fresh, fearless energy to comedy, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her as the host of the 2025 AVN Awards," said Tony Rios, CEO of AVN. "Her bold humor and unique perspective will make this year’s show truly unforgettable. Including a dynamic woman like Steph in our lineup reflects AVN’s commitment to celebrating diverse voices and showcasing the incredible talent that continues to push the boundaries of entertainment." “I’m absolutely jizzed up to be a part of the 2025 AVN Awards,” Tolev said. “Hosting the awards is not only going to be the most fun but the most perfect fit for me and I can’t wait to bring my brand of raunchy to the stage. I will make sure we all laugh, have a good time, and leave with a few stories we will never forget. Here’s to making history and having fun doing it!"  Steph caught fire on the Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill Netflix special. She’s opened for Burr on his most recent arena tour, headlined across the country on her "Filth Queen Tour," and at home in LA, is a regular/favorite at The Comedy Store. Steph can be seen in the movie Old Dads on Netflix and in Drugstore June. She joins a roster of comedic A-list past AVN Awards hosts that include Dave Attell, Lisa Lampanelli, Matt Rife, Jim Norton, Lil Duvall, Rebekah Kochan, April Macie, Thea Vidale and the late, great Robert Schimmel. The 42nd annual AVN Awards Show will be held Saturday, January 25 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The ceremony is the premier gala in adult entertainment, recognizing titles, individuals, and companies for outstanding achievements in the adult industry.    The 2025 GayVN Awards Show will be held Monday, January 20 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.