ITV's Oscars pre-show, hosted by Jonathan Ross, faced backlash for "painful" and cringeworthy commentary during the first UK terrestrial airing since 2004.

ITV's Oscars pre-show, hosted by Jonathan Ross, faced backlash from viewers who found the commentary "utterly painful" and cringeworthy. The glitzy awards ceremony returned to UK terrestrial television for the first time since 2004 and included a panel of guests. Viewers expressed their disappointment on social media, with some suggesting they would prefer to watch commercials instead.