VMAs viewers left ‘confused’ and slam MTV for ‘back to back performances’ and ask ‘where are the awards?’

Megan Thee Stallion hosting the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

THE VMAs have had many iconic performances throughout the night, but fans were left wondering where the awards were.

On Wednesday night, A-list celebs were all in one building for the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Megan Thee Stallion hosting the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards
Katy Perry giving a speech after receiving the MTV VMAs Video Vanguard Award

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Katy Perry giving a speech after receiving the MTV VMAs Video Vanguard AwardCredit: Getty
Post Malone spoke highly of Taylor Swift during their VMA acceptance speech

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Post Malone spoke highly of Taylor Swift during their VMA acceptance speechCredit: Getty

Throughout the night, viewers have seen performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Megan Thee Stallion.

However, fans were left confused as to why the awards were sprawled out so much during the three-hour award show.

Two hours into the show, only four awards were given out live on stage.

First was Best Collaboration, which was won by Taylor Swift and Post Malone for Fortnight.

Second, Katy Perry performed and was given her Vanguard award from her husband Orlando Bloom.

Third was Best Afrobeats, won by Tyla and her hit anthem Water.

Just before the second hour ended, Sabrina Carpenter was shocked to learn that she had won Song of the Year for Espresso.

‘WHERE ARE THEY?’

On X, fans expressed their thoughts.

One said, “Are there no awards for the VMAs i’m so confused.

“It’s been back to back performances where are the awards?”

Blackpink’s Lisa accused of ‘lip syncing’ during MTV VMAs performance as fans rage ‘she’s not even trying’

A second added, “Sooo no more awards I mean it’s been like an hour.”

“VMAs are so slow,” a third mentioned.

“Okay, 12 performances in a row. Where are the awards?” a fourth pointed out.

Top 2024 VMA Nominations

The 2024 Video Music Awards is set to air on September 11

Video of the Year

  • we can’t be friends (wait for your love) – Ariana Grande
  • Lunch – Billie Eilish
  • Paint The Town Red – Doja Cat
  • Houdini – Eminem
  • Snooze – SZA
  • Fortnight – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone

Artist of the Year

  • Ariana Grande
  • Bad Bunny
  • Eminem
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • SZA
  • Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

  • Texas Hold ‘Em – Beyonce
  • Lovin On Me – Jack Harlow
  • Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
  • Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
  • Fortnite – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone
  • Lose Control – Teddy Swims

Best New Artist

  • Benson Boone
  • Chappell Roan
  • Gracie Abrams
  • Shaboozey
  • Teddy Swims
  • Tyla

Why have we had 10,000 performances and like no awards handed out,” said a fifth viewer.

‘SO BAD’

Early into the show, Blackpink member Lisa wowed the audience by singing two of her hits, New Woman and Rockstar.

While many fans loved her performances, other viewers claimed that she was lip-syncing.

On X, one viewer said, “I liked Lisa’s performance but the lip syncing was incredibly obvious.”

A second agreed, “Lisa could have gone harder.”

“Lisa’s lip syncing is so bad,” a third pointed out.

“She’s not even trying,” a fourth claimed.

Megan Thee Stallion performing at the MTV Video Music Awards

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Megan Thee Stallion performing at the MTV Video Music AwardsCredit: AFP
Sabrina Carpenter performing on the VMAs stage on September 11, 2024

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Sabrina Carpenter performing on the VMAs stage on September 11, 2024Credit: Getty

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