{"id":408025,"date":"2026-01-12T09:47:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/408025\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:47:16","slug":"golden-globes-live-stars-spotted-leaving-mid-show-as-viewers-slam-ceremony-as-cringe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/408025\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Globes live: Stars spotted leaving mid-show as viewers slam ceremony as ‘cringe’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER<\/a> and KATRINA SCHOLLENBERGER, US HEAD OF LIVE NEWS<\/a> <\/p>\n

Updated: 03:24 EST, 12 January 2026 <\/p>\n

The\u00a0Golden Globe<\/a>\u00a0Awards kicked off awards season as A-listers descended on the red carpet for one of the biggest nights in Hollywood.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the show for a second time at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A-List stars were not impressed by the hours-long ceremony, however, with the likes of Selena Gomez<\/a>, Benny Blanco<\/a>, Kristen Bell<\/a>\u00a0and Dax Shepard slipping out of the Beverly Hilton before the show ended.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key was also spotted making his way out before the final awards were handed out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Viewers online also slammed the Golden Globes as ‘cringe’ and a ‘disappointment.’\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

In her opening monologue, Nikki Glaser savagely took aim at\u00a0Trump’s Justice Department, awarding the DoJ ‘best editing’ alluding to the Epstein files redactions.<\/p>\n

She also took aim at CBS, awarding the network ‘most editing’ before quipping ‘yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see BS news.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Follow along for the latest updates<\/p>\n

Stars skip out on remaining awards<\/p>\n

Several celebrities have left the Golden Globes early, as people watching from home complained this year’s show has been a snooze fest.<\/p>\n

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, and Keegan-Michael Key appeared to have left the ceremony while several awards were still to be handed out.<\/p>\n

People watching from home complained that this year’s ceremony has been boring and uninteresting to watch.<\/p>\n

‘I remember when I used to watch the #GoldenGlobes and other award shows. This year, I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve seen a single nominated film,’ one person wrote on X.<\/p>\n

‘The clips I\u2019ve seen make me feel even better about that decision. The Golden Globes look cringe and, quite simply, not funny.’<\/p>\n

Another wrote, ‘This has been one of the most boring Golden Globes I\u2019ve ever seen, and I have watched them for years.<\/p>\n

‘Haven\u2019t heard of any of these one-named films. Haven\u2019t heard of any of these under-30 actors, and they all are as obnoxious as they could possibly be. What a disappointment.’<\/p>\n

‘Annoying voiceovers, strange music choices and the location of the actors instead of clips wtf is going on #GoldenGlobes,’ a third person wrote.<\/p>\n

A fourth person added, ‘The Golden Globe commentators; the polymarket partnership; the unhinged and unnecessary transition music – everything about this broadcast is horrible.’<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Bobby Cannavale skipped Golden Globes to purchase bearded dragon<\/p>\n

Bobby Cannavale skipped the Golden Globes, where his wife Rose Byrne won best female actor in a musical or comedy film, to purchase a bearded dragon.<\/p>\n

While accepting her award, Byrne said he husband missed the show for good reason.<\/p>\n

‘We’re getting a bearded dragon, and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey,’ she said.<\/p>\n

\"This\"RoseViewers complain about Golden Globes Polymarket polls<\/p>\n

People watching the Golden Globes from home complained about the Polymarket polls that that popped up on their screens predicting this year’s winners.<\/p>\n

‘This year’s Golden Globes was pretty good if you ignore the weird song choices and the Polymarket polls constantly plastered on screen,’ one person wrote on X.<\/p>\n

‘No way Polymarket just infiltrated Golden Globes! Wow,’ a second person wrote.<\/p>\n

A third person added, ‘The Golden Globes showing Polymarket odds for the next category is super lame.’<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet cozy up at Golden Globes<\/p>\n

Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet appeared loved up at the Golden Globes where the Marty Supreme star won best male actor in a musical or comedy film.<\/p>\n

\"BEVERLY\"KylieHeated Rivalry fans go crazy for stars presentation <\/p>\n

Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie sent the internet ablaze with their Golden Globes presentation. <\/p>\n

‘I’m gonna kill the golden globes crowd because they did not clap loud enough when they asked if everyone liked Heated Rivalry,’ one person watching from home wrote on X.<\/p>\n

‘I’m getting fed tonight with all the Heated Rivalry golden globes videos. I’m so proud of my babies,’ wrote another.<\/p>\n

A third added, ‘Went to the Heated Rivalry filming sets to then come home and see Hudson and Connor at the Golden Globes, I cannot stress how happy I am to be alive.’<\/p>\n

\"BEVERLYNikki Glaser honors Rob Reiner<\/p>\n

Nikki Glaser paid tribute to Rob Reiner at the end of the Golden Globes by wearing a Spinal Tap hat.<\/p>\n

‘This one went to 11,’ she said, referencing one of the film’s iconic lines.<\/p>\n

\"Nikki\"NikkiHamnet wins best drama motion picture<\/p>\n

Chlo\u00e9 Zhao, Hamnet director, pictured on the Golden Globes red carpet earlier in the evening.<\/p>\n

\"Chlo\u00c3\u00a9One Battle After Another wins best musical or comedy motion picture\"BEVERLYWagner Moura wins best performance by a male actor in a drama motion picture<\/p>\n

Wagner Moura won best performance by a male actor in a drama motion picture for The Secret Agent.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the night, The Secret Agent won for best motion picture, non-English language.<\/p>\n

\"WagnerJessie Buckley wins best performance by a female actor in a drama motion picture<\/p>\n

Jessie Buckley won best performance by a female actor in a drama motion picture for Hamnet.<\/p>\n

Horror moment fire breaks out backstage at the 2026 Golden Globes<\/p>\n

While A-listers took to the stage at the Golden Globes<\/a> to accept their awards, disaster struck just feet away backstage.<\/p>\n

According to video <\/a>footage shared by journalist Chris Gardner, a fire broke out in the press room.<\/p>\n

He explained on X, formerly Twitter<\/a>, that someone from the catering team accidentally knocked over a lit sterno – canned fuel used to heat food.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The Studio wins best TV series musical or comedy\"Seth\"BEVERLY<\/p>\n

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