What in the World Our Oscars 2026 faves and flops
Mar 16, 2026
Yasmin Rufo, BBC Entertainment reporter who covers awards season, shares quick takes on the 2026 Oscars. She discusses One Battle After Another's big sweep. She reacts to Michael B. Jordan’s surprise win and Timothée Chalamet’s loss. She breaks down red carpet fashion moments, memorable roasts, speech cutoffs, and what she wants to see at next year’s ceremony.
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Michael B. Jordan's Surprise Historic Win
- Michael B. Jordan's Best Actor win felt historic because he acknowledged past Black Oscar winners and visibly appeared shocked on stage.
- Yasmin Rufo notes he wasn't the frontrunner against Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio, making the moment especially memorable and heartfelt.
Timothée Chalamet Became The Night's Flop
- Timothée Chalamet was labelled the night's biggest flop largely because public opinion soured after his comments about ballet and opera.
- Yasmin Rufo explains voting had closed before those comments, but the narrative and jokes still framed him as Hollywood's fallen 'golden boy'.
K-pop Win Cut Short Sparked Backlash
- K-pop Demon Hunters' acceptance speech was cut short, provoking fury because it was the first K-pop track to win an Oscar.
- Yasmin notes viewers felt the historical moment merited extra time despite broadcast limits and quick ad breaks.