Drew Barrymore Backs Out As MTV Awards’ Host In Support Of Ongoing Writers’ Strike

Drew Barrymore steps down as MTV Awards host in support of writers' strike
Drew Barrymore steps down as MTV Awards host in assist of writers’ strike(Picture Credit score –Instagram)

Drew Barrymore is stepping down as host of this yr’s MTV Film & TV Awards in a present of assist and solidarity to the placing Writers Guild members, stories ‘Selection’.

However as an indication of excellent religion to MTV, Barrymore has additionally agreed to return and host subsequent yr’s version of the kudocast as a substitute.

Sunday night time’s MTV Film & TV Awards will nonetheless proceed, however will now go hostless. The state of the present continues to be evolving day-by-day, as producers pivot to their strike contingency plans and wait and see who amongst their presenters, nominees and visitors are nonetheless keen and capable of seem on the telecast, provides ‘Selection’.

As one other nod to the evolving information, there’ll not be a crimson carpet or expertise interviews earlier than the present.

“I’ve listened to the writers, and to be able to actually respect them, I’ll pivot from internet hosting the MTV Film & TV Awards dwell in solidarity with the strike,” Drew Barrymore mentioned in a press release, quoted by ‘Selection’.

Drew Barrymore added: “All the pieces we have a good time and honour about motion pictures and tv is born out of their creation. And till an answer is reached, I’m selecting to attend however I’ll be watching from house and hope you’ll be part of me.”

Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music expertise, programming and occasions at Paramount International, and government producer of the MTV Film & TV Awards, mentioned he’s nonetheless awaiting phrase on which presenters and nominees may nonetheless attend, ‘Selection’ notes.

That features ‘The White Lotus’ star Jennifer Coolidge, who’s slated to obtain the ‘Comedic Genius’ award. Gillmer mentioned producers are additionally nonetheless ironing out how the present will open — though as of now, it might be a pre-taped bit that includes Barrymore.

Gilmmer mentioned the present will embrace some pre-taped acceptance speeches for winners, however the producers are additionally treading frivolously in working with expertise as they resolve whether or not to nonetheless attend.

The initially introduced record of presenters included Tiffany Haddish, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Burd (‘Lil Dicky’), Gal Gadot, Rodrigo Santoro and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Additionally ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback; ‘Yellowjackets’ stars Courtney Eaton, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liv Hewson, Samantha Hanratty, Sophie Nelisse and Sophie Thatcher; and the ‘Pleasure Trip’ stars Ashley Park, Sabrina Wu, Sherry Cola and Stephanie Hsu.

Others initially set to look: Ayo Edebiri, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber and Rachel Sennott (‘Bottoms’); Camila Morrone, Riley Keough, Sam Claflin and Suki Waterhouse (‘Daisy Jones & The Six’); Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King (‘The Little Mermaid’).

Gillmer mentioned, in line with ‘Selection’, that he’s nonetheless assured this present will nonetheless be entertaining for followers. “We’ve obtained acceptances from huge expertise already, after which the quick movies are unbelievable. They’re so humorous, and entertaining and emotional, and , they’re there.”

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