2023 MTV VMAs: Fans shocked as 'Artist of The Year' was not announced during televised premiere

The 2023 edition of MTV Video Music Awards was held in New Jersey on September 12. Taylor Swift was the big winner at the event with 9 wins, including the top award of the night Video of the Year for ‘Anti-Hero.’

What shocked the audience was that the MTV VMAs didn’t announce some of the most prestigious categories including ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Album of the Year’ during its televised premiere.

The VMAs ended with Taylor Swift winning ‘Video of the Year’ but the awards show didn’t announce the winners from 13 other categories including Song of the Summer, Group of the Year, Best Alternative, Best Rock, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing and Show of the Summer.

When the show ended abruptly, fans took to X to express their disappointment.

One user wrote, ‘To not announce album of the year and artist of the year DURING the show was one of the stupidest things that could’ve done.’ Another one said, ‘I don’t get why they wouldn’t at least announce artist of the year and album of the year live?’

Besides Taylor Swift, other winners of the night included Shakira with the Video Vanguard Award as well as Best Duo alongside Karol G for their song ‘TQG.’ Host Nicki Minaj won the Best Hip-Hop trophy for ‘Super Freaky Girl.’

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