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2022 Oscars called out by viewers over COVID joke and more

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Even while many are saying the Oscars are on "life support," the 94th Annual Academy Awards was not short of controversy and the internet was set ablaze a few times during the ceremony.

Before the show aired at its rightful place, the famed Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, the 2022 Oscars faced backlash after the Academy announced its plans to eliminate eight of its honors in an effort to streamline the floundering telecast.Those eight awards would be presented off-air.

The 94th Annual Academy Awards are facing backlash. When the award show finally kicked off, some memorable moments had viewers reconsidering the Oscars as Hollywood's biggest night.

In addition to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, which stunned viewers and saw the Academy issue a statement saying it does not condone violence, here's what happened at the Dolby Sunday night:  COVID-19  Regina Hall began the 94th Annual Academy Awards with a COVID-related skit, meant to make the audience laugh.

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