A representative for the Television Academy has officially addressed claims regarding Seth Rogen’s supposed ban from presenting the Emmy Awards. In an interview, Rogen speculated that he might have been restricted from the Emmys following his criticism of its 2021 venue. However, a statement has debunked these claims, noting that the award ceremony looks forward to welcoming him at future ceremonies.
Emmys release statement after Seth Rogen claimed he’s banned from presenting awards
A spokesperson for the Television Academy responded to Rogen’s claims of being banned from the Emmys in an official statement.
They said, “The Television Academy congratulates Mr. Rogen on his multiple Emmy wins this past September, and we look forward to seeing him in the audience at many ceremonies to come.” (via Entertainment Weekly)
This statement comes in light of Rogen’s comments over the 2021 Emmys venue. He mentioned that an outdoor event had been promised, but the venue was indoor and wasn’t spacious enough amid the pandemic. At the time, he was at the stage presenting the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category award. He said, “Let me start by saying there is way too many of us in this little room. What are we doing? They said this was outdoors! It’s not. They lied to us. We’re in a hermetically sealed tent right now! I would not have come to this.”
Adding to his criticism, he said, ” Why is there a roof? It’s more important that we have three chandeliers than that we make sure we don’t kill Eugene Levy tonight. That is what has been decided. This is insane. I went from wiping my groceries to having Paul Bettany sneeze in my face.”
Rogen appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, recalling his criticism and noting that those involved with the Emmys weren’t pleased with his comments. “They were outwardly pissed off at me afterwards, the producers, and I know they cycle through producers, but I’ve not been asked to return. I’ve been blacklisted,” he added.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.net.
