The Critics Choice Awards have been postponed due to surge of Covid-19 cases in the US.
The Critics Choice Association said it had “collectively” come to the “prudent and responsible” decision to delay the event in Los Angeles on January 9.
The organisation said: “After thoughtful consideration and candid conversations with our partners at The CW and TBS, we have collectively come to the conclusion that the prudent and responsible decision at this point is to postpone the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, originally slated for January 9, 2022.”
“We are in constant communication with LA County Health Officials, and we are currently working diligently to find a new date during the upcoming awards season in which to host our annual gala in-person with everyone’s safety and health remaining our top priority.”
“We will be sharing additional details with our friends and colleagues throughout the entertainment industry as soon as we can,” they added.
A new date for the awards show has not yet been confirmed.
Belfast, starring Irish actors Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe, and West Side Story have received the most nominations for next year’s show – with 11 nods each.
Posponed: 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, originally slated for January 9, 2022. Read full statement below. #criticschoice #criticschoiceawards @TheCW @TBSNetwork pic.twitter.com/kZEvWuJklH
— Critics Choice (@CriticsChoice) December 23, 2021
