“The Worst Award Show I’ve Ever Watched”: The Most Cringeworthy Moments At The 2025 AMAs
The American Music Awards returned after a three-year hiatus, taking place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Voted entirely by fans, the awards were broadcast live on CBS on Monday (May 26). Billie Eilish was the biggest winner of the night, securing all seven of her nominations. She was followed by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, who each received three accolades.
Performers included host Jennifer Lopez, Lainey Wilson, Renee Rapp, Benson Boone, Gloria Estefan, Bale Shelton, and Gwen Stefani, as well as Icon Award recipient Janet Jackson and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Rod Stewart.
But the ceremony featured plenty of moments that sparked conversation beyond the awards themselves.
From influencers getting ignored on the red carpet to a pre-recorded performance, here are 10 of the most awkward, cringeworthy, or criticized moments from the 51st American Music Awards.
