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The 2024 Nickelodeon Little ones Decision Awards will not aspect celeb hosts. As a substitute, the neighborhood introduced that two renowned animated characters will be hosting the total clearly show: Sponge Squarepants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Monthly bill Fagerbakke). Considering the reality that their series, SpongeBob SquarePants, is set much less than the sea, this year’s KCAs will take into consideration region from Bikini Bottom.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the broadcast will air on TeenNick, Nicktoon and Nick Jr., and “will get area in an animated placing as a result of enhanced graphics and superior augmented actuality.” The show is scheduled to air on July 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The popular cartoon is celebrating its 25th year on Nickelodeon. It premiered in July 1999.

“SpongeBob SquarePants brings together creator Stephen Hillenburg’s adore of the ocean with his passion for animation and enjoy of quirky character comedy,” Tom stated about his character, SpongeBob, in a statement acquired by the outlet. “From its initially splash, SpongeBob has resonated with folks of all ages, and I’m really grateful to celebrate 25 yrs of positivity, optimism and nautical nonsense. Our total forged and crew glance ahead to celebrating SpongeBob’s Silver Jubilee with our good friends and supporters throughout the world!”

Invoice also chimed in about his character, Patrick, noting, “When I initial noticed the pilot episode Help Desired in 1998, I was thrilled. I felt flushed with a childlike joy. This celebration of creativity, uniquely layered humor and playful delight have characterised SpongeBob SquarePants for the past 25 yrs. To portray Patrick, who continue to can make me snicker, amidst my stellar castmates and excellent imaginative team is a gift beyond evaluate.”

In accordance to the network, this is the initially time that animated figures will be hosting the lengthy broadcast. Nevertheless, this is not SpongeBob or Patrick’s quite very first time web hosting a are living show. In February, Tom and Invoice teamed up to co-host Nickelodeon’s telecast of the Tremendous Bowl, voicing SpongeBob and Patrick.

Thanks to the kid-welcoming telecast in addition to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s romance, Super Bowl LVII captivated the most viewers in history, for every single the Affiliated Press.