From J.Lo's raunchy opener to missing A-listers and skipped awards, fans slam the 2025 AMAs as messy, confusing, and the worst show ever.The 2025 American Music Awards, held at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, have sparked major backlash online. Viewers took to social media to call the show a complete mess, criticizing everything from the performances to the missing celebrities. Many even gave it a new nickname—“American Mess Awards.”
Jennifer Lopez opened the event with a six-minute performance that left fans more puzzled than impressed. The 55-year-old singer kissed both male and female dancers during her act, which led to sharp comments online. Critics called the performance unnecessary and hard to watch.
Adding to the complaints, several major categories were not announced during the live broadcast. Fans were quick to express their frustration, saying they waited to hear key results only for them to be skipped. Many pointed out that the event seemed focused more on influencers than actual musicians.
Several big stars—including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter—did not attend. Swift was nominated in six categories but didn’t win any, which also upset her fans.
One of the night’s most talked-about moments came from Kehlani. On the red carpet, the 30-year-old singer made a political statement, calling for an end to violence in Palestine and criticizing U.S. support for Israel. Her remarks drew mixed reactions online and quickly went viral.
Fashion still had its moments. SZA made headlines with a daring outfit that featured sparkling pasties under a see-through dress. But many viewers agreed that these moments weren’t enough to save the night.
Overall, the reaction was mostly negative. Viewers said there were too many performances and not enough focus on the actual awards. One fan summed it up best: “Too many influencers, too few musicians. This was not it.”
The 2025 American Music Awards, held at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, have sparked major backlash online. Viewers took to social media to call the show a complete mess, criticizing everything from the performances to the missing celebrities. Many even gave it a new nickname—“American Mess Awards.”
Jennifer Lopez opened the event with a six-minute performance that left fans more puzzled than impressed. The 55-year-old singer kissed both male and female dancers during her act, which led to sharp comments online. Critics called the performance unnecessary and hard to watch.
Adding to the complaints, several major categories were not announced during the live broadcast. Fans were quick to express their frustration, saying they waited to hear key results only for them to be skipped. Many pointed out that the event seemed focused more on influencers than actual musicians.
Several big stars—including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter—did not attend. Swift was nominated in six categories but didn’t win any, which also upset her fans.
One of the night’s most talked-about moments came from Kehlani. On the red carpet, the 30-year-old singer made a political statement, calling for an end to violence in Palestine and criticizing U.S. support for Israel. Her remarks drew mixed reactions online and quickly went viral.
Fashion still had its moments. SZA made headlines with a daring outfit that featured sparkling pasties under a see-through dress. But many viewers agreed that these moments weren’t enough to save the night.
Overall, the reaction was mostly negative. Viewers said there were too many performances and not enough focus on the actual awards. One fan summed it up best: “Too many influencers, too few musicians. This was not it.”
