From Cosmopolitan · Mehera Bonner · · 1m
Vmas Crisis Meetings For 2027
Vmas execs in crisis meetings to fix 2027 show after low ratings.
In brief
Vmas execs in crisis meetings to fix 2027 show after low ratings. Vmas producers are planning changes for 2027 after 2026 show faced low ratings and poor attendance. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
2026 VMAs moments
The VMAs delivered major moments including Madonna’s opening number, Taylor Swift’s "Patient Zero" video, GENER8ION and Yung Lean’s viral "Storm" performance, and Raye’s strong vocals on "Where Is My Husband!"
Viewers felt the show was too safe
Many nominated celebrities didn’t show up, and viewers felt the show played it too safe overall.
Execs furious about show
Producers were furious about the show, saying parts were embarrassing and they couldn’t book big names beyond a few A-listers.
“were furious about the show”
Cbs airing caused delay
Airing the show on CBS created a major delay due to a preceding football game running half an hour late.
Crisis meetings to fix 2027
Execs are locked in crisis meetings this week to figure out what happened in 2026 and fix it for 2027.
“figure out what the hell happened this year and to fix it so it doesn’t go that badly ever again”
The short version
Vmas producers are planning changes for 2027 after 2026 show faced low ratings and poor attendance.
