LOS ANGELES, Aug 11 — The Emmy Awards ceremony for achievement in television was moved outdoors yesterday in the latest setback to live events because of rising concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
“The Television Academy and CBS have decided to host all ceremonies ... on the Event Deck at L.A. LIVE, directly behind the Microsoft Theatre,” the Television Academy said in a statement.The statement said the changes followed discussions with Los Angeles County health and safety experts. “Unfortunately, this means not all nominees will be able to attend this year’s awards,” the organisers said.
Last year’s Emmy Awards took place in an empty studio with nominees from around the world joining on video screens from their homes and gardens.