compère

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmpɛː/
British

noun

  • a person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show.

verb

[with object]
  • act as a compère for (a variety show): Mark Wilson compered the whole proceedings

Origin:

early 20th century: French, literally 'godfather', from medieval Latin compater, from com- 'together with' + Latin pater 'father'