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Oscars Host O'Brien Defends Short Film Artist's Cut Mic
16 Mar
Summary
- Oscars Best Live Action Short category saw a rare tie in voting.
- Host Conan O'Brien criticized telecast crew for cutting off a director.
- O'Brien also playfully jabbed Timothée Chalamet over arts controversy.
During the Academy Awards, the Best Live Action Short film category resulted in an unexpected tie. Two films were honored, and as one director began his acceptance speech, his audio was cut off, and the stage lights dimmed.
Host Conan O'Brien reacted with a joke, highlighting the awkward moment and criticizing the telecast's production team for retracting the microphone. His commentary drew applause from the audience.
Earlier in the broadcast, O'Brien also referenced a controversy involving Timothée Chalamet, who had made dismissive comments about ballet and opera. O'Brien's jokes about Chalamet and the arts communities elicited laughter from the actor and the audience.
