The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards held January 5 in Los Angeles encountered an unexpected technical problem with the teleprompter that became immediately apparent to a live audience. Host Nikki Glaser faced an awkward technical error while announcing Male Actor in a TV Drama award which actor Hiroyuki Sanada won for his outstanding Shogun performance. Social media quickly expressed negative sentiment as CBS had technical problems during its broadcast.
Teleprompter Malfunction Causes On-Air Confusion During Prestigious Golden Globes Award Presentation
Technical difficulties emerged when presenting the Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama. Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley began with a humorous sketch prior to award presentation however cameras appeared confused causing interruptions. During the announcement of nominees including Eddie Redmayne for The Day of the Jackal the camera feed lingered on actor Gary Oldman long after the introduction with the other nominated stars causing an on-air mistake that amused some but annoyed other viewers who voiced these concerns on internet . Hiroyuki Sanada won for his role in Shogun yet the malfunction proved very distracting.
Social Media Erupts Over Technical Difficulties During Live Golden Globes Award Broadcast
Social media erupted immediately during the live Golden Globes broadcast with angry viewers expressing dismay for the technical malfunction experienced during a major awards show on live broadcast. Viewers requested the teleprompter problem should be fixed with urgency with one poster commenting about the technical flaws stating “CBS you better fix these technical difficulties.” Many viewers were very confused during the multiple glitches. Some people voiced their dissatisfaction regarding technical failures specifically naming names such as “Ariana DeBose and Ke Huy Quan” while praising them for still acting professionally despite technical problems experienced with teleprompter issues.
The technical issues occurred at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday January 5 during the live Golden Globe broadcast showcasing the best works in TV and film from 2024. This included A-List actors like Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande who attended the yearly show plus Ayo Edebiri Steve Martin Denzel Washington demonstrating their commitment to recognizing work throughout the year. Selena Gomez's film Emilia Perez was recognized as the most nominated film with 10 nominations while The Bear led nominations for TV shows having earned 5 nominations. Many social media users and some major news sites offered updates and details for awards during the technical difficulties.
Initial Smoothness Derailed By Technical Blunders During Live Show At The Beverly Hilton
Nikki Glaser had initially established a light-hearted mood with her opening monologue with all aspects working smoothly but these were soon followed by technical difficulties later during the award show event. The issues caused an awkward viewing experience for home viewers plus disruptions during a major awards show that usually has strong presentation standards and is usually highly regarded across movie and television viewers. Gary Oldman appeared on screen for extended periods when other nominees for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series were being recognized and called demonstrating significant on-air difficulties for CBS channel. Gary Oldman while also nominated appeared confused as his face remained the screen as the nominees were being announced by Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley during that live feed segment.
Fan Reaction Ranges From Humorous to Annoyance Following Teleprompter Issues and On-Screen Disruptions
Many social media fans shared humorous responses that Gary Oldman became the ‘only’ nominated actor in the best supporting category of Golden Globes event. Many stated Golden Globes aired Gary Oldman three times on live camera because they made a point to never showcase Eddie Redmayne even one time despite Eddie Redmayne nomination creating humor around the incident. Many fans were left very confused and perplexed at some point due to several glitches during a presentation at prestigious yearly award show broadcast on a major national network. Golden Globes’ stated objective is to celebrate some of the best film and TV titles over the past year which made the numerous mistakes frustrating to all involved.
Nikki Glaser Navigates Malfunction During Hiroyuki Sanada's Historic Win for Shogun
Host Nikki Glaser showed much grace despite technical interruptions as Hiroyuki Sanada won Male Actor in a TV Drama category for Shogun during the awards broadcast. Fans on social media immediately acknowledged the technical difficulties from CBS network as several viewers called out CBS on public social media to “fix these technical difficulties”. A different viewer expressed frustrations by writing "GET THAT GOLDEN GLOBES LINK RUNNING NOW FIX THOSE SERVERS NOW!," highlighting that broadcast quality should be far superior. Despite glitches fans were still supportive of Hiroyuki Sanada victory stating in the same tweet about technical problems their support of a “#HiroyukiSanada win for #Shogun”.
Star-Studded Event Features Selena Gomez Ariana Grande as part of celebrity lineup
Celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande attended Golden Globes ceremony January 5 2025 at the Beverly Hilton as big names of awards season all seeking celebration for their various works. Ayo Edebiri and Steve Martin plus Denzel Washington also joined the high-profile event among the hundreds of actors seeking the opportunity to celebrate all the work that went into production over the past year for their titles. Emilia Perez stood out receiving the most award nominations within the film category as The Bear received highest nod count for Television series at the prestigious event hosted by Nikki Glaser.
Golden Globes Aim to Highlight Standout Works Amid Technical Glitches and Audience Reactions
The yearly event aims to recognize top quality movies and television programs demonstrating all of the hard work in the movie and television industry of 2024. Despite this lofty mission several technological issues impacted the Golden Globes with the teleprompter becoming a clear problem area as camera feed errors happened at multiple points during broadcast that required swift handling by presenters. Various issues with technology brought confusion to millions of fans viewing at home. Daily News Letter and many other independent outlets provided information during ongoing event covering the yearly award show as various incidents arose during a show held at Beverly Hilton in California that showcased top tier actors from global cinema.