MTV Movie & TV Awards will go on WITHOUT a live audience after Drew Barrymore bows out as host

The MTV Movie & TV Awards will reportedly not have a live studio audience this year, after being rocked by the writers’ strike that has brought Hollywood to a standstill.

According to deadlineattempts to make the awards show a pre-recorded broadcast after Drew Barrymore stepped down as host in support of the WGA.

Stars pulled out of the show in droves, and the guild sent out an advisory on Friday saying it would pick up the event.

The Writers Guild Of America began its strike Tuesday night after negotiations with the studios fell through, citing sticking points such as outstanding payments in streaming’s evolving climate, as well as staffing requirements.

Bruce Gillmer, an executive producer of the show, said in a statement that MTV “away from a live event that still allows us to produce a memorable evening full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audiences are used to, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we celebrate the best of film and TV during the past year.’

No More Host: According to Deadline, the awards show is attempting to make a pre-recorded broadcast after Drew Barrymore stepped down as host in support of the WGA; pictured in 2022