MTV Movie & TV Awards 2023 Will Not Be Live After Drew Barrymore Exit

“I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live,” she said in a statement to Variety. “Everything we celebrate and honor about movies and television is born out of their creation. And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home and hope you will join me.”

However, the Charlie’s Angels alum noted that she hopes to host the 2024 ceremony. “I thank MTV, who has truly been some of the best partners I have ever worked with,” she continued. “And I can’t wait to be a part of this next year, when I can truly celebrate everything that MTV has created, which is a show that allows fans to choose who the awards go to and is truly inclusive.​”

At the time, Gillmer said the network supported her decision. “She is not surprisingly, standing in solidarity with the writers,” he told Variety, “which we have full respect for.”