The Emmys' Gamble: Can Paring Awards Bring Back Viewers? The TV Academy's decision to move five categories out of the main Emmy telecast has sparked a mix of reactions, ranging from outrage to relief.
Critics argue that this change devalues the contributions of talented people in those fields, while others see it as a bold attempt to revamp an outdated ceremony. Despite struggling with ratings for years – 7.
4 million viewers in 2025 is a significant drop from their peak in the early 2000s – the TV Academy's decision is not without precedent.