In step with the current wave of celebrity parody clips, Josh Duhamel delivers his playful take on Call Me Maybe in a fresh promo for the Kids’ Choice Awards. The short, high‑energy piece is crafted to resonate with a broad audience across North America, particularly viewers in Canada and the United States who relish quick, shareable humor featuring familiar faces. The promo sets a lively tone that blends music, sports, and big‑screen fun, making it a memorable teaser that fans can discuss and spread online long after it airs.
The star morphs into a lineup of KCA nominees, mixing musicians and athletes in a single, cheeky showcase. He starts out in short shorts with braided hair, perched atop a car in a clear nod to Carly Rae Jepsen’s iconic Call Me Maybe moment. Then he plunges into a pool, medals dangling from his neck like a gleaming chain, a wink to Olympic champion Michael Phelps. The sequence creates a playful contrast between two worlds that the Kids’ Choice Awards celebrate—music and sport—while letting Duhamel riff with energy and charm. The gag lands with a sense of casual audacity that feels almost spontaneous, as if the performer is improvising in the moment rather than following a script.
Impersonations of Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Harry Styles pepper the montage, each delivered with confidence and a wink to fans. The whole bit unfolds as a rapid-fire tour of pop culture icons, simplified into lighthearted caricatures that families can enjoy together. The impersonations aren’t about mockery; they’re about sharing a shared pop-culture moment that stirs nostalgia and laughter while highlighting the diverse roster of KCA nominees. The result is a promo that reads as fun-forward and unmistakably family-friendly, with a warmth that keeps it accessible to younger viewers and their parents alike.
Beyond the laughs, the promo clearly maps out the vote options that drive the KCA experience. Viewers are invited to cast votes in categories such as Favourite Male Athlete and Favourite Song, among others. In a breezy aside, Duhamel offers a line that lands with easy charisma: “Hey, we’ve got sports and we’ve got music. We have movies, there’s nothing to it!” The humor lands with a relaxed confidence that underscores the inclusive, cross‑genre spirit of the awards. It’s not just about watching stars—it’s about taking part in a celebration that spans music, sports, and cinema, inviting audiences to join the conversation and pick their favorites from a fun, family-friendly slate of categories.
The video builds toward the signature Kids’ Choice moment that fans anticipate: the slime finale. The green slime tradition has long been a hallmark of the awards, turning a moment of surprise into a playful, memorable spectacle for audiences of all ages. The teaser signals that this year’s show will deliver the same splashy energy, teasing audiences with the promise of a thoroughly entertaining finish and plenty of goofy fun along the way. It’s a reminder that the KCA knows how to blend surprise with laughter, keeping families engaged and talking about the event in the days leading up to it.
“So bring the slime on, I don’t mean maybe!” Josh sings, injecting a quick burst of upbeat momentum into the promo. “Cause this is your show. It’s Kids’ Choice, baby!” The chorus underscores a sense of inclusion and enthusiasm, inviting viewers to imagine themselves part of the celebration and to share in the chorus of cheers for their favorite performances and moments. The energy is buoyant, the pacing brisk, and the tone inviting—a combination designed to resonate with viewers who want to feel connected to the event even before the livestream begins.
Watch the video below and enjoy the mix of music, sport, and comedy that defines this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards promo. The montage is a fast, feel-good ride that leaves room for fans to anticipate the bigger show while savoring the humor in Josh Duhamel’s playful celebrity impressions and lighthearted storytelling.
What do you think of Josh Duhamel’s Call Me Maybe rendition? Which nominee are you rooting for at the Kids’ Choice Awards? Share your thoughts in the comments or on social media.