Are People’s Choice Awards rigged? Fans say Selena Gomez deserved 'Social Media Celebrity' win over Ariana Grande
Selena Gomez, who had one of the best years in terms of music in 2020, had scored three nominations at the 46th edition of People’s Choice Awards held on Sunday, November 15, but failed to take home even a single award and this did not go well with her loyal fans.
The 28-year-old American crooner was nominated for the Best Music Video for her song ‘Ice Cream’ with all-girl K-pop supergroup Blackpink, as well as the Social Media Celebrity award and Best Soundtrack Song for her single ‘Rare’. However, the pop star being snubbed again pissed off her fans as they stormed Twitter to rant about the award show even calling it “rigged.” One user stated, “These award shows are soo fixed they gives their awards to their favorite, doesn’t matter who got more votes @PCAs using Selena for clout.” One fan said, “i’m so tired of these award shows snubbing her over and over again.” Another added, “selena being forget in the #PCAs like always, are we surprised?” One individual asserted, “Totally rigged. We were voting like Crazy! I knew it was gonna be between Selena and Britney. And now they announce via website Ariana won. That's so fishy. WE WERE ROBBED #BritneyIsTheSocialCelebrity of 2020 #PCAs #FreeBritney”
These award shows are soo fixed they gives their awards to their favorite, doesn’t matter who got more votes 🗳 @PCAs using Selena for clout
— Shanaya (@S_h_a_n_a_y_a_a) November 16, 2020
i’m so tired of these award shows snubbing her over and over again
— kay (@teardropsel) November 16, 2020
selena being forget in the #PCAs like always, are we surprised? pic.twitter.com/CUIR2LlTzW
— karoll (@redxmoonlights) November 16, 2020
Totally rigged. We were voting like Crazy! I knew it was gonna be between Selena and Britney. And now they announce via website Ariana won. That's so fishy. WE WERE ROBBED #BritneyIsTheSocialCelebrity of 2020 #PCAs #FreeBritney
— Britboy! (@britboy18) November 16, 2020
The Social Media Celebrity award went to Ariana Grande, the award for Best Music Video was won by BTS for their hit single ‘Dynamite’, whereas, Best Soundtrack Song was scooped by Taylor Swift for her song ‘Only The Young’ featured in her Netflix documentary ‘Miss Americana.’
People's Choice Awards were given out across various categories of film, music, and television. Artistes like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Meghan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande, Cardi B and The Weeknd were nominated this year along with TV stars like Cole Sprouse, Ellen Pompeo, Dan Levy and Issa Rae and movie stars like Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Tiffany Haddish and Noah Centineo. Jennifer Lopez took home the Icon Award while Tyler Perry received the People's Champion Award. Tracee Elliss Ross also walked home with the Fashion Icon Award.
Hosted by Demi Lovato for the first time ever, the 46th edition of the People's Choice Awards were broadcasted Live on E! Network from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.