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After the ceremony, host Jimmy Kimmel is being criticized for staying on the ground during Quinta Brunson’s acceptance speech for Best Writing in a Comedy Series at Abbott Elementary.
Kimmel was dragged on stage by co-host Will Arnett to announce the nominees, but stayed on the floor as Brunson spoke, even giving him a thumbs up from the floor. He was later dragged off stage.
Some took to social media to criticize Kimmel for being disrespectful, including Andy Dehnart, secretary of the Television Critics Association.
Jimmy Kimmel not moving to get out of Quinta Brunson’s way is a (shitty, selfish, shitty) choice. #Emmys
— Andy Dehnart (@realityblurred) September 13, 2022
I can’t lie, I’m still annoyed that Jimmy Kimmel’s annoying ass was on the floor trying to distract from Quinta Brunson’s historic win. #Emmys2022
— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) September 13, 2022
Brunson seemed to take the joke well and thanked Kimmel in his speech. Backstage, he told reporters that he “didn’t really bother me” and explained that Kimmel had provided his first major appearance of the night.
“I think at the time, I was really glad it was Jimmy up there,” she said. “I consider him one of the godfathers of comedy. I’m a huge Will Arnett fan so I was wrapped up in this moment. I don’t know, maybe I’ll be mad at him tomorrow. I’ll be on his show on Wednesday, so I might punch him in the face. I do not know. We’ll see what happens.”
The 2022 Emmys: This is a wrap!
It was a year of few surprises: many winners returned in the first categories, in Succession, Ted Lasso, Jason Sudeikis, Zendaya and Jean Smart. But we also had some moments of genuine surprise: mainly Lee Jung-jae took home Best Actor for Squid Game, and Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary.
You can read the full list of winners here:
And you can check out the best looks from the red carpet here:
My 45 seconds are up, as always, thanks for joining us!
Updated at 04.11 BST
WINNER: Succession wins Best Drama Series
Selma Blair takes the stage to loud applause, dressed beautifully and wielding her cane. (She revealed in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.)
Succession takes the top gong, for the second time – it also won in 2020. Creator Jesse Armstrong makes a pointed observation that there are “a bit more votes” in his win than the recent access to the king’s throne Carlos I didn’t catch what Brian Cox said to Armstrong afterwards, but it sounded approving.
The cast watches as Jesse Armstrong accepts the award for Outstanding Drama Series for Succession. Photograph: Chris Haston/NBC/Getty Images
Updated at 04.09 BST
WINNER: Ted Lasso wins Outstanding Comedy Series
Pete Davidson takes the stage dressed as a traditional Australian, then announces that the winner is Ted Lasso.
Look at. This show was up against What We Do in the Shadows, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks and Barry. We’re not closed anymore, but Ted Lasso continues to win things. Jason Sudeikis says the beautiful football show is about “good and evil, truth and lies.” I’m sure I’ll break out.
American actor Jason Sudeikis (C) accepts the award for Outstanding Comedy Series for Ted Lasso. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images
Updated at 03.59 BST
WINNER: The White Lotus wins Best Limited Series
Showrunner and creator Mike White leads a grand procession of cast and crew on stage, briefly mentions HBO, then turns the spotlight over to executive producer Nick Hall, who is a rare example of someone writing a speech.
The White Lotus take the stage. Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Rex/Shutterstock
Updated at 03.54 BST
WINNER: Lee Jung-jae wins Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Squid Game
Wow! In a real upset, the Squid Game actor wins in a category that pits him against Brian Cox, Adam Scott, Jeremy Strong and Bob Odenkirk. The South Korean is the first actor from a non-English language series to be nominated in this category, let alone win. Truly a surprise.
Lee Jung-jae accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images
Updated at 03.48 BST
WINNER: Jesse Armstrong wins Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for Succession
It went up against Better Call Saul, but Armstrong deserved an Emmy from Peep Show. He also won this category for the finals of the first and second seasons of Succession.
Writer Jesse Armstrong accepts the award for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for Succession. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images
Updated at 03.44 BST
WINNER: MJ Delaney wins Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Ted Lasso
I’ve already made my views on Ted Lasso clear. Kudos to MJ Delaney, who wears a dress with incredible sleeves and delivers a speech so fast that no laser dots appear on her forehead.
MJ Delaney accepts his award for Ted Lasso. Photo: Chelsea Lauren/REX/Shutterstock
Updated at 03.37 BST
WINNER: Jean Smart wins lead actress in a comedy series for Hacks
The third queen of the night (after Lizzo and Jennifer Coolidge) takes the stage to receive her second lead actress in a comedy series in a row, having also won for Hacks last year.
She’s fun and radiant and wins the hearts of everyone in the room. Let’s get together again to see her win again next year.
The hilarious and beaming Jean Smart on stage Monday. Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Rex/Shutterstock
Updated at 03.33 BST
A little digging around and it looks like Zendaya just became the first black woman to win the Emmy twice for Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She became the second black actress to win the category in 2020, following Viola Davis in 2015. Given that Zendaya is only 26 years old, this is an amazing achievement (and an indictment on the Emmys).
Updated at 03.30 BST
WINNER: Zendaya wins lead actress in a drama series for Euphoria
Zendaya faces competition from Jodie Comer, Laura Linney, Melanie Lynskey, Sandra Oh and Reese Witherspoon for her performance as Rue in Euphoria. He also won this award two years ago, for the same role.
Zendaya accepts her Emmy on stage Monday night. Photo: Chelsea Lauren/REX/Shutterstock
Updated at 03.28 BST
WINNER: Hwang Dong-hyuk wins Best Director of a Drama Series for Squid Game
Squid Game gets their first win of the night*, with Hwang Dong-hyuk taking the stage without his translator and giving a perfect speech in English. He also reveals that the time limit is 45 seconds, which seems longer than expected given how panicked everyone is.
* The other day, the show won three Creative Arts Emmys, but they aren’t televised, so somehow that means they don’t count.
South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk accepts the award for Best Director of a Drama Series for Squid Game. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images
Updated at 03.23 BST
WINNER: Quinta Brunson wins Best Writing in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary
Will Arnett drags Jimmy Kimmel on stage and is immediately funnier than any Ted Lasso moment. NOTHING WITH. Brunson earns for his work at Abbott Elementary and manages the time limit like an absolute pro. She’s been an absolute star ever since her Instagram series, The Girl Who’s Never Been on a Nice Date.
Quinta Brunson arrives at the award ceremony. Photo: Jae C Hong/Invision/AP
Updated at 03.16 BST
WINNER: Jason Sudeikis wins Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Ted Lasso
Law and Order stars Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay pretend to be investigating the theft of an Emmy. But they appear in Law and Order: SVU, which somehow implies that the Emmy statue was assaulted. Who cares – they’re both really hot and this doesn’t really make much sense.
Sudeikis takes the stage to win another gong for Ted Lasso, a repeat of last year. It baffles me that the TV equivalent of beige continues to dominate the comedy categories, but I guess it’s nice.
Jason Sudeikis accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Ted Lasso. Photograph: Mark Terrill/Invision/AP
Updated at 03.14 BST
Now we’re at the in memoriam point of the night, with Betty White, Nichelle Nichols, Bob Saget, James Caan, Gilbert Gottfried, Ray Liotta, Sidney Poitier and Anne Heche all getting mentions. As we’ve been saying every year since 2016 or so: It really has been a big year for celebrity deaths.
John Legend performs; It’s undeniably moving, but it seems the only time I see him perform is at memorial ceremonies. I just checked and he’s only done it once before, at the 2017 Grammys, so it’s really just a vibe he’s giving off. I’m sorry John.
John Legend performs as footage of the late Nichelle Nichols is shown during the Emmys “in memoriam” segment. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Updated at 03.08 BST
WINNER: Jerrod Carmichael wins for writing for a variety special
The comedian takes to the stage, winning deservedly for his comedy special Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel. (If you haven’t seen it yet, I recommend you go find it any way you can – it’s absolutely brilliant.)
She also happens to be wearing the best dress of the night. (Sorry Lizzo.)
Jerrod Carmichael arrives at the Emmy Awards on Monday night. Photograph: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
“I wanted to win, I’m glad I won,” he says, adding, “I’m going home because I can’t get over this right now.” well put
WINNER: Mike White wins Best Writing in a Limited Series
Writing dream team and my dream aunt and uncle, Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak, take the stage to present Best Writer for a Limited Series. Mike White takes the stage for the second time in a minute to receive his second Emmy of the night. Start talking about Survivor for some reason, because not when you’re given seven more seconds on stage.
Mike White accepts the award for Best Limited Series Writing. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Updated at 02.55 BST