Who hosted the 2010 MTV VMAs?

Chelsea Handler hosted the 2010 MTV VMAs.

The ceremony was held on September 12, 2010, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Handler’s appointment was historically notable: she became the first woman to host the VMAs in sixteen years, following the 1994 ceremony hosted by various presenters rather than a single conventional emcee. Her sharp, adult-oriented comedy style gave the broadcast a more roast-like tone than a traditional awards-show presentation.

The 2010 event is also remembered for Lady Gaga’s record-setting night. She received 13 nominations, then won eight awards, including Video of the Year for “Bad Romance.” Gaga’s acceptance appearance in a dress made from raw meat became one of the ceremony’s most discussed images. The show drew approximately 11.4 million viewers, MTV’s largest VMA audience since 2002.