Internet reacts as Golden Globes cut out Best Original Score category from live broadcast: ‘Truly ridiculous’

Ludwig Göransson won the Golden Globe in the Best Original Score category for his work in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. His speech was not televised.

Updated on: Jan 12, 2026, 19:18:02 IST

By Santanu Das

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The 83rd edition of the Golden Globe Awards was a star-studded affair. One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Hamnet won multiple awards in the film category, while Adolescence swept the television category.

Ludwig Goransson poses in the press room with the Best Original Score Motion Picture award for Sinners. (Photo by Etienne Laurent / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (AFP)

Ludwig Göransson was honoured with his second Golden Globe in the Best Original Score category for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. However, his winning speech was not televised and cut from the live broadcast. This move angered many fans who took to social media to express their disappointment.

Ludwig's big win does not air live

Ludwig Göransson beat out competition from Hans Zimmer (F1), Alexandre Desplat (Frankenstein), Jonny Greenwood (One Battle After Another), Kangding Ray (Sirāt), and Max Richter (Hamnet). In his speech, he thanked director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B Jordan, saying that their dual performance made his work easier.

How the internet reacted

Many viewers who caught the live broadcast of the ceremony were confused when his speech was not aired. However, the official X account of the Golden Globes went on to post the whole speech. One user commented, “I thought I missed this category, but word on the street says it wasn’t aired? Why Golden Globes? How can you do that to Ludwig Goransson & Sinners overall? Totally ridiculous.” "They aired this during a commercial. Smh. Ludwig is a genius. Deserves all the praise," said a second user.

A comment read, “So disrespectful for not showing this on air! The Golden Globes is an award show for influencers and those who don't like movies. All those long intros for the presenters, and we're cutting the actual winners?? What a joke.” Another said, “Golden Globes not televising Ludwig winning best score for Sinners is NASTY.”

The Golden Globe Awards 2026 were held on Sunday, January 11. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the event, which was aired on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount. In India, the ceremony was aired on JioHotstar.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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