The Critics Choice Association has decided to postpone the Critics choice awards just two days after the group decided it will still happen with an in-person ceremony.
The award show was initially set to air on The C.W. Network and TBS on Sunday, January 9, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Last year’s host, Taye Diggs, will remain as the host and Nicole Byer.
“The Critics Choice Association is working with L.A. County Public Health Officials and a premiere Covid Compliance service, and at this time, we are currently still planning to host an in-person 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, following the strictest and safest protocols, including mandatory proof of vaccination, negative PCR test 48 in advance, proper social distancing, and masking requirements,” The Association said in a statement on Monday.
Though no new date for the show was given, COVID-19 cases have doubled overnight in Los Angeles, and the group is looking for the best solution on how to proceed safely and cautiously.
“We will continue to monitor the situation as events progress. We will be sharing additional details with our friends and colleagues throughout the entertainment industry as soon as we can,” the statement concluded.
The nominations for the Critics Choice Awards were announced last Monday with King Richard, West Side Story, and Don’t Look Up among the nominees for Best Motion Picture.
Also up for Best Drama Series is Squid Game, This Is Us, The Good Fight, Pose, Evil, Yellow Jackets, and For All Mankind.
