compère
noun
[ ˈkɒmpɛː ]
• a person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show.
Similar:
host,
anchorman,
anchorwoman,
anchorperson,
anchor,
master of ceremonies,
MC,
link person,
announcer,
presenter,
emcee,
talking head,
compère
verb
• act as a compère for (a variety show).
• "Mark Wilson compèred the whole proceedings"
Origin:
early 20th century: French, literally ‘godfather’, from medieval Latin compater, from com- ‘together with’ + Latin pater ‘father’.
