YouTubers Snubbed in Emmy Nominations Despite Majorly Successful Shows
In a surprising turn, this year's Emmy nominations overlooked leading digital creators who've been reshaping entertainment norms. YouTube sensations like "Hot Ones," "Chicken Shop Date," and "Good Mythical Morning" were notably absent, despite their significant impact. "Hot Ones," known for its spicy celebrity interviews, aimed for a nod in the outstanding talk series category, while "Chicken Shop Date" and "Good Mythical Morning" anticipated recognition in short form categories. Hosts Sean Evans, Rhett & Link, and Amelia Dimoldenberg have expressed aspirations for Emmy recognition, reflecting a push for digital content to be acknowledged alongside traditional TV. Despite YouTube not submitting entries this year, CEO Neal Mohan has advocated for digital creators to be seen as independent studios reshaping storytelling, urging the Television Academy to evolve with modern culture.
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00:00In a surprising turn, this year's Emmy nominations overlooked several leading digital
00:03creators who've been reshaping entertainment norms.
00:06YouTube sensations like Hot Ones, Chicken Shop Date, and Good Mythical Morning were
00:10notably absent from the nominations, despite their significant impact in online entertainment.
00:15Hot Ones, renowned for its spicy celebrity interviews, was eyeing a nod in the Outstanding
00:19Talk Series category, while Chicken Shop Date, hosted by Emilia de Moldenberg and Good Mythical
00:24Morning by Rhett and Link, anticipated recognition in short-form comedy, drama, or variety.
00:29Both Sean Evans and Good Mythical Morning members expressed their aspirations for Emmy
00:33recognition in recent interviews, reflecting a broader push for digital content to be acknowledged
00:37alongside traditional TV.
00:39Meanwhile, Emilia de Moldenberg's viral red carpet interviews at major events have
00:43underscored the growing influence of online creators in the space.
00:47Despite YouTube not submitting entries this year, CEO Neil Mohan advocated in February
00:51for digital creators to be seen as independent studios reshaping storytelling.
00:56Mohan later urged the Television Academy to embrace digital creators, arguing it's vital
01:00for the Academy to evolve with modern culture.