The category was introduced in 2016, at the 22nd Star Awards ceremony; Lee Teng received the award for his performance in Love on the Plate 3 and it is given in honour of a Mediacorp host who has delivered an outstanding performance in a variety show, info-ed or infotainment programme.
The restructuring of these categories was a result of the award ceremony organising committee's wish to eliminate the distinctions between variety and info-ed programme hosting performances.
Quan Yi Fong is the most recent winner in this category for her performance in Hear U Out S4.
Since the ceremony held in 2022, Quan remains as the only host to win in this category five times.
Guo Liang holds the record for the most nominations without a win, with six.