No neckties: Two gentlemen who skipped the neck-wear were Party of Five actor Scott Wolf and country singer Darius Rucker

No neckties: Two gentlemen who skipped the neck-wear were Party of Five actor Scott Wolf and country singer Darius Rucker

Funnyman Anthony Anderson looked dapper in his printed bowtie and grey suit as he posed with Jenna Elfman in a white cropped pantsuit.

TV presenter Maria Menounos looked conservative in a a wine-coloured dress featuring a cap-sleeve top with peplum sides and a matching skirt.

Meanwhile Miss USA 2012 Olivia Culpo looked like a greek goddess in her silky halter dress with long drapey skirt, which she wore with a tiara-like beaded headband.

Country crooning: The former Hootie & the Blowfish frontman later performed during the two-hour televised ceremony, set to air Saturday night on NBC

Charity champs: The awards show, featuring McHale as host and Fischer as presenter, recognizes community heroes by highlighting five different American charities, voted on by Chase Facebook fans

Two gentlemen who decided against wearing neckties were Party of Five actor Scott Wolf and country singer Darius Rucker who later performed at the event.

Another band canoodling with the backstage canines was Lifehouse, who were all dressed in neutral colours.

Dog eat dog world: Another group canoodling with the backstage canines was the band Lifehouse, dressed in neutrals