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Emmy host Michael Che ended up 'handing out' Emmys to black TV stars who had been snubbed over the decades in a skit during the award show on Monday night.

Dubbed the 'Reparation Emmys', 35-year-old Che was seen handing out the coveted trophies to some of televisions unrewarded heroes - black actors who have 'gone unrecognized' over the years.

He said: 'You know, for so many years, our TV legends and heroes have gone unrecognized.

One of the biggest hits of the evening was Che's skit about the Reparation Emmys, which featured Marla Gibbs from The Jeffersons, Kadeem Hardison from A Different World, and John Witherspoon from The Wayans Brothers

Marla Gibbs' impact as the Black maid on The Jeffersons was finally noticed and recognized

Che joked that the Emmys he gave out were awards taken back from Bill Cosby who won three in 1966, 1967 and 1968

'So this year as host, I took it upon myself to finally right some of those wrongs.'

But there was also another joke as to how he got hold of the trophies to begin with. 

Che joked he obtained the golden accolades from disgraced actor and comedian Bill Cosby. 

Although Cosby never won an Emmy for NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, he won three of the Emmys during the course of his career becoming the first African-American to win one in 1966.

Jimmy Walker from the show Good Times received one of the Repatriation Emmys

Kadeem Hardison, formerly Dwayne Wayne on A Different World, finally got what he deserved

The skit began with Che joking how he wanted to 'right some wrongs' and handed an Emmy to Marla Gibbs who starred as maid Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons. 

He visited Jimmy Walker from the show Good Times before heading onto Kadeem Hardison, formerly Dwayne Wayne on A Different World.

Finally, he saw that John Witherspoon, of The Wayans Bros., got his Emmy, as well.

Che then handed out a deserved 'Reparation' win went to Jaleel White who played Steve Urkel on the show Family Matters. 

John Witherspoon was acknowledged for being a funny father figure in The Wayans Bros

Che described White as a trail-blazer saying that without him there would have been no Obama.  

He described his character as 'the OG black man' and added: 'Without you there'd be no Donald Glover, no Kanye West. There'd be no Obama.'

He also commiserated with Jermaine Fowler about the lack of awards 'The Wire' had received as they sat in a cafe.

Jermaine said: 'Did you know that nobody from 'The Wire' ever won an Emmy?'

Referencing Geoffrey Owens, the former 'Cosby Show' actor who was photographed working at a Trader Joe's, Michael said: 'I know, and Bryan Cranston won like six for Breaking Bad.

Jaleel White was the quintessential man who can do both when he switched from Steve Urkel to Stefan Urquelle in Family Matters

'Without White, there'd be no Donald Glover', Che said, 'No Obama!' To which, White asked: 'Did I do that?'

Bryan Cranston, pictured, won six Emmys for breaking bad and was the butt of a joke

'You know he only won because he's white, right? If he was black he'd probably be bagging groceries somewhere.'

Bryan himself could be seen scowling in the background as the pair chatted.

The show opened without the hosts, who came in after a musical number called 'We Solved It', which focused on the diversity problem in Hollywood and featured the likes of Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Aidy Bryant, Tituss Burgess, Kristen Bell, Sterling K. Brown, RuPaul, Andy Samberg, Ricky Martin and John Legend.

The 'Weekend Update' hosts then gave a political monologue addressing various high-profile issues.

On the issue of diversity, Colin quipped: 'There's even more diversity coming to TV. There's a 'Latino Magnum, P.I.', there's gonna be a black Samantha in a reboot of 'Bewitched'.

'But it's gonna get balanced out – it's gonna get balanced out by an all-white reboot of 'Atlanta' called '15 Miles Outside of Atlanta', and it focuses on white women who call the police on the cast of 'Atlanta'.'

Tichina Arnold was given her Repatriation Emmy for being the best sitcom actress thanks to her roles in Martin and Everybody Hates Chris

And commenting on the allegations of sexual misconduct in Hollywood - which were spearheaded by Ronan Farrow's investigative journalism, Colin said: 'Netflix, of course, has the most nominations tonight. That's right, and if you're a network executive, that's the scariest thing you could possibly hear except maybe, 'Sir, Ronan Farrow is on line one.' '

They hosts also highlighted the fact the evening's guests were allowed alcohol within the theatre for the first time.

Michael said: 'You know, it is an honour to be here sharing this night with the many talented and creative people who haven't been caught yet.'

Colin quipped: 'This year, the audience is allowed to drink in their seats. Hope you're excited about that. Because the one thing Hollywood needs right now is people losing their inhibitions at a work function.'

Later in the show, the pair took a moment to acknowledge director Glenn Weiss's on-stage proposal to girlfriend Jan Svendsen.

Michael quipped: 'My girl is actually here too. I want to ask her something. Shall we eat later, or...?'

Colin added: 'There's so many guys who didn't win with engagement rings in their pockets right now!'

But the 'Saturday Night Live' stars also took a moment to get serious for an important issue, appealing for help for those affected by Hurricane Florence last week.

Colin said: 'If you're watching right now at home, please during this commercial break, consider going online and donating or texting giveflorence to 41411 to support the American Red Cross Direct Relief and Team Rubicon.

'These charities have helped so much to rebuild in Houston and in Puerto Rico and they are ready to help in the Carolinas and Virginia now.'

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Dubbed the ‘Reparation Emmys’, 35-year-old Che was seen handing out the coveted trophies to some of televisions...

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