Is it time to axe the Oscars? Calls grow to scrap the ceremony as it battles ageism and sexism claims, viewing figures dwindle and stars don't even bother showing up
Yet there are growing calls to axe the Academy Awards after viewers were left bored by Sunday night's 'predictable' ceremony. Who cares';'Please cancel the oscars #Oscars'; 'Is it only me or #oscars this year is extremely boring'; 'Such a boring beginning. #Oscars'; 'The Oscars are sooooo predictable it’s just what wins at BAFTA or sag'; 'they're calling it the most predictable oscars ever'. In contrast, women are more likely to win Best Actress if they're under the age of 40. However, it remains to be seen if any of the Academy's latest shakeups will help the future and the reputation of the awards ceremony in the long term.
Source: Daily Mail March 17, 2026 13:42 UTC
