Drew Barrymore Steps Down As Host Of The MTV Movie & TV Awards ‘In Solidarity With’ The Writers’ Strike, Accepts 2024 Hosting Gig
etcanada.comDrew Barrymore has pulled out of hosting the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards just days ahead of the live show. The TV personality made the decision to step down in support of the Hollywood writers’ strike, however, she remains on good terms with MTV as she agreed upon returning as host for the 2024 awards show.
Nonetheless, Sunday’s upcoming show must go on, and will do so hostless, MTV confirmed to Variety on Thursday. Producers have been busy making changes to the live ceremony- part of their strike contingency plans- such as taking away the pre-show red carpet, including interviews with the stars. “I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike,” Barrymore said in a statement obtained by the outlet. “Everything we celebrate and honour about movies and television is born out of their creation.
And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home and hope you will join me.” She went on to thank MTV, “who has truly been some of the best partners I have ever worked with.
And I can’t wait to be a part of this next year, when I can truly celebrate everything that MTV has created, which is a show that allows fans to choose who the awards go to and is truly inclusive.” Despite Barrymore’s absence from the show, she’s still expected to make virtual appearances in several short films that were pre-taped for the telecast. READ MORE: Writers Guild Strike: Celebs On The Picket Lines “Drew, without question, she’s been incredible.
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